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2022-2023 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Courses

The University Catalogue includes a listing of all active courses; course sections are not offered every term.

 

Course Renumbering

A complete list of all courses renumbered during this past academic year can be found below.

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  • LITY 617 Visual and Digital Literacy in the Secondary Classroom



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    How is literacy changing as a result of emerging visual and digital media and technologies? We will explore the implications of the constant cultural and technological shift for teaching and learning in the secondary classroom. How does what you do in the classroom impact your students’ visual literacy- the ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate visual images and underlying messages that images are attempting to convey? This course is designed for educators who are interested in conducting project-based inquiry using a variety of digital texts, tools and technologies. We will dive into current research to inform strategies to design and build challenging and engaging visual and digital learning opportunities for you and your students.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • LITY 619 Digital Writing Workshop: Composing Texts Across Media and Genres



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    The course is an introduction to digital writing, designed for 5th-12th grade educators. Educators will explore and implement instructional strategies around digital writing through diverse digital expressions that engage educators in writing grounded within highly digital lives. You will focus on in-depth guidance and feedback to help your students craft digital writing, replete with technology resources and tools for creating a wide range of digital writing activities, units, and assessments.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • LITY 620 Teaching Gifted and Advanced K-5 Readers



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    In this course, you will examine the unique needs of the gifted and advanced reader within the
    context of the K-5 regular education classroom. Educators will develop instructionally
    appropriate lessons and reading routines that support young readers in developing higher order
    and critical thinking skills when transacting with text. Select and pilot texts that strike a
    balance between the advanced reading level of your students and age-appropriate content that
    addresses unique and diverse needs and interests within your classroom.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 102 Audio Electronics I



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introductory exploration of audio electronic concepts and practices specifically tailored for musicians, producers, and live-sound/recording engineers. Topics covered will include electricity basics, wiring, making and creating cabling, and utilizing other tools of the trade. This course carries an additional fee.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    $40 Materials Fee
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 109 MBET Project Forum



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course is an introduction to the scope and general focus of the Music Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology program at the University of the Arts. Through a series of lectures, workshops and group activities, students will become familiar with general practices, philosophy and requirements of the MBET program. MBET students should register for this course during their first year on campus.

    Open to Business, Entrep. & Tech majors only.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • MBET 111 Introduction to Pro Tools



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    A hands-on, skills-building course that provides students with functionality in practices, definitions, concepts and techniques in Pro Tools software, the industry standard in digital recording and editing. Class projects, lectures, and labs will be used to aide students in demonstrating proficiency with Pro Tools software.

    Priority enrollment to MBET majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 116 Introduction to Logic Pro



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introduction to the basics of recording, editing, and other functions of Logic X, a digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencing application. This course is designed to be heavily hands-on and build the skills necessary for use in students’ personal studios.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 119 Audio Electronics II



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course builds upon the Audio Electronic concepts and practices learned in Audio Electronics I. Topics include inductance, transformers, power supplies, speaker and microphone repair and operating principles, vacuum tube amplification, solid state amplification, repair and troubleshooting skills, and building a circuit from a schematic.

    Prerequisites MBET*112

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 126 Web Radio Operations



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Web Radio Operations is an overview of the history and development of internet radio. This course will investigate and study the structure and function of internet radio stations, and discuss the various legal and contractual issues these stations must consider.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
  

  • MBET 127 Introduction to Audio Synthesis



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course focuses on the theory and operation of virtual synthesizers and digital audio samplers.

    Priority enrollment for School of Music majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 129 Audio Electronics II



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course builds upon the Audio Electronic concepts and practices learned in Audio Electronics I. Topics include inductance, transformers, power supplies, speaker and microphone repair and operating principles, vacuum tube amplification, solid state amplification, repair and troubleshooting skills, and building a circuit from a schematic.

    Prerequisites MBET*102

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 130 Understanding Production



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course explores the evolution of audio recording formats used over the course of the
    last century. It will explore early acoustic recordings through tape and digital media,
    culminating in the birth of the home studio. By developing a clearer understanding of how today’s
    standards were reached, students will be able to make more informed production choices in the
    hybrid/digital analog environment of the modern music industry.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 132 Introduction to Audio Programming



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of audio programming appplications and hardware, including Arduino, Pure Data, Max/MSP, and Supercollider. These applications and devices allow composers, performers, software designers, researchers, and artists to create recordings, performances, and installations using interactive technology.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 133 Audio Programming II



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course is designed to build on students’ experience with a variety of audio programming appplications and hardware, including Arduino, Pure Data, Max/MSP, and Supercollider. These applications and devices allow composers, performers, software designers, researchers, and artists to create recordings, performances, and installations using interactive technology.

    Prerequisites MBET*122

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 134 Experimental Audio Electronics



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introduction to circuit bending, hardware hacking, basic audio electronics, and re-purposing materials towards the creation of new musical instruments.

    Prerequisites Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 136 Artist Management I



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    The Artist Management course explores the career path of the manager. This position plays a significant role in the entertainment business community and in the career of the artist/band. Course topics include: the artist/manager relationship, launching an artist’s career, management contracts, development of an artist’s career path, and sustaining an artist’s career.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 138 Recording Industry Operations



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Recording Industry Operations is an overview of the history and development of the modern
    recording industry. This course will investigate and study the structure and function of record
    companies, media promotion techniques, digital and online marketing, on-line and retail distribution
    and sales, and contracts for recording, licensing, touring, and merchandising.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 141 Venue Management



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course is designed to introduce students to the world of live music via the venue’s perspective. We will take a macro approach to understanding the role and duties of a venue manager in ensuring the success of a live music venue. Discussions will primarily focus on mid-size venues (1,000-5,000 capacity range). Topics to be covered include ticketing and box office management; understanding the roles & responsibilities of venue personnel & those directly related to the structure; artist deal structures and contracts; developing basic marketing & promotions plans; planning event programming; and event calendar management.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 143 Introduction to Ableton Live



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    A hands-on, skills-building course that provides students with functionality in practices, definitions, concepts and techniques in the Ableton Live software, a program used to create, record, mix and produce, and perform music.

    Priority enrollment to MBET majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 145 Live Music Industry Operations



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course will provide an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the touring and
    concert promotion industry. This class will teach students how to book personal appearances
    by pitching venues, negotiating compensation, creating contracts, advancing dates, etc.
    Students will also meet with guest speakers who are professionals working in the touring and
    concert industry.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 180 Contemporary Music Journalism



    1.5credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course studies the role of the music critic throughout history. It will discuss the ways in
    which music was reported historically, and how that has evolved into the many formats that
    currently exist. The course will study the process involved with listening to recorded and
    live music with an emphasis on content, instrumentation, surroundings, and its purpose.
    Ultimately, the student will derive an understanding that will allow them to develop
    their own reviews.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors/minors and Business minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 190 Special Topics in Business and Entrepreneurship



    1 - 3 credits 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Topics and studies of current interest in music business and entrepreneurship, such as trends in marketing, licensing, online business models, and distribution. Topics can also include projects such as producing major events and booking/managing venues. Courses can be taught in lecture or studio format with contact hours varying accordingly.

    Priority enrollment to MBET majors.
    This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
  

  • MBET 193 Recording I



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    A study of the recording process and the many facets of the recording studio. Designed to familiarize the student with conventional and creative recording techniques through practical experience in the studio.

    Corequisite Course(s): MBET*111

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    Prereq. Override Available
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 201 Mixing Workshop: Pro Tools



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course explores post-production and workflow techniques that are crucial to professional audio
    mixing. Students will explore essential production concepts (including mix archiving,
    instrumental mixes, song stems and basic usage of digital processing) to develop and refine an
    efficient and replicable audio mixing procedure.

    Prerequisites MBET*193

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 205 Modern Pop Production



    1.5 creddits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Modern Pop Production is a course designed to study the current practices and techniques of
    commercial record production. Topics discussed will include the analysis of popular commercial
    songs, the production process, vocal recording and processing, as well as an examination into
    the methods used to create the final ‘polish’ of a professional recording.

    Prerequisites MBET*193

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 207 Digital Distribution



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Digital Distribution is a critical course focusing on the impact that digital media and distribution have had on our society and culture over the last ten years in particular. Digital technology has revolutionized the way we produce and consume media. The shift has been epitomized in the rise of self-published content created by individuals rather than traditional broadcasters and distributed to a mass audience. We are entering an era of common, niche-driven mass media, produced by anyone with a computer and an Internet connection. Students in this course will focus on the impact that digital distribution has had on traditional media and the way our culture is changing with this new perspective. We will also look at the way in which companies are adapting to this change in the media landscape. Which companies are approaching the challenges with fresh ideas, and which ones are struggling to adapt? We will look at case studies to help navigate the evolution of companies’ relationship with this disruptive technology.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 212 Current Music Business & Legal Affairs



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Students explore the music industry and its constituent sectors, including music performing, recording, promoting, and record distribution in new media.This course will permit us to endeavor in working with other classes to create the following results: web cast tv show, college radio, web radio, podcast, live performances, weekly variety show. Our goal is to develop and work on an agreed upon project from its inception to its conclusion.

    Prerequisites MUSC*281

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 220 Music Licensing and Publishing



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course explores the processes, guidelines, and procedures associated with sync licensing and publishing rights within the music industry. Course content prioritizes recorded music’s role in other forms of entertainment, including television, film, or new media. Emphasis will be placed on learning contractual norms, typical conditions of licensing agreements, and the basic procedures involved in cementing these contracts. Students will acquire the appropriate knowledge needed to work at or own their own publishing company, the ability to manage a relationship with a music publisher and licensing agency, and the skills necessary to become a music supervisor.

    Prerequisites MBET*207

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 231 Advanced DAW Techniques: Pro Tools



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A hands-on, skills-building course designed to further students’ skill set and functional knowledge in Pro Tools software, the industry standard in digital recording and editing. This course will focus on advanced professional features and functions of the software, allowing students to produce more professional results with an efficient workflow.

    Prerequisites MBET*111

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 235 Artist Management II



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course will examine in depth the development and execution of strategies needed to succeed in the music business as an Artist Manager. Course content will consist of active examination of strategies for each sector of the music business to develop, confirm, and maintain professional relationships within the industry and progress artists appropriately within that structure.

    Prerequisites MBET*136

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 240 Electronic Music Production I



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Students will develop an advanced understanding of MIDI, sequencing, and digital audio through the integration of in-class demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on projects and activities.

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 243 Advanced DAW Techniques: Ableton



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A hands on, skill building course designed to further students’ knowledge and functional understanding of Ableton Live software. This course will focus on advanced professional production and performance techniques using Ableton software and hardware.

    Prerequisites MBET*143

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 250 Live Entertainment Marketing



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the function and best practices of marketing in live entertainment in the 21st century. Students will create event marketing plans using contemporary industry standard tools, terminology and methods. Local demographics and networks will be the main marketing focus, with an emphasis on understanding how to apply these areas in other major markets outside of Philadelphia.

    Prerequisites MUSC*281

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 251 Producer’s Workshop



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Producer’s Workshop will focus on varying aspects of audio production, including genre-specifics, post-production techniques, mixing philosophy, instrument recording, and the fundamentals of audio processing.

    Prerequisites MBET*193

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • MBET 260 Live Sound Production



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course will explore the technology and techniques necessary to produce concerts and live events from the perspective of the venue or theatre. Primary focus will be on audio: including discussions on signal flow, signal processing, live mixing, microphones and live recording. This course will introduce an over-aching set of techniques and principles, utilizing the Caplan Recital Hall’s state of the art digital mixing equipment as a “lab” for hands-on exploration.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 261 Live Sound Production II



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of the processes and technologies used in Live Sound Production I. This course will continue to explore recording techniques and principles, utilizing the Caplan Recital Hall’s state of the art digital mixing equipment as a “lab” for hands-on exploration. Students will be expected to investigate multiple solutions and sound designs for live concerts through research in industry practices.

    Prerequisites MUSC*260

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 262 Live Sound Production III



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of the processes and technologies used in Live Sound Production II. This course will continue to explore mixing techniques and principles, utilizing the Caplan Recital Hall’s state of the art digital mixing equipment as a ‘lab’ for hands-on exploration. This course co-exists with an existing School of Music ensemble rehearsal, which students will be required to mix each week.

    Prerequisites MBET*261

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 265 Introduction to Electronic Music and Technology



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course introduces the basics of electronic music and technology through an investigation of their interconnected histories. Topics include Futurism, early electronic instruments, musique concrete, modular synthesis, MIDI, glitch, sampling, digital audio, and DAWs. Through an exploration of the aesthetic trends and developments that produced these approaches, students gain an appreciation for the relationship between electronic music and the technology used to create it. Through listenings, written reflections, creative projects, and exposure to new software, students acquire skills for the creation and appreciation of electronic music.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 293 Recording II



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A study of the recording process and the many facets of the recording studio. Designed to familiarize the student with conventional and creative recording techniques through practical experience in the studio.

    Prerequisites MBET*193

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 301 Entertainment Contracts



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course takes a detailed look into the business of analyzing, negotiating, and writing legal contracts for the purpose of entertainment, merchandising, and licensing. The course covers music production, record label negotiation, and basic recording agreements, and also explores TV and film agreements in production and writing.

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors/minors and Business minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  

  • MBET 305 Advanced Recording Forum



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Advanced Recording Forum invites students to analyze a recording project from its inception
    through to completion. It looks at the recording process from the producer’s point of view. The
    course offers insights into how to find clarity in simplicity, while also looking at why
    creativity can work against that goal. It also explores ideas of production through
    orchestration and develops techniques that satisfy both the music consumer and the
    producer’s own creative impulses.

    Prerequisites MUSC*462

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • MBET 306 Advanced Mixing and Mastering



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Advanced Mixing & Mastering is a course focusing on in-the-box mixing and mastering techniques.
    Students will study how analog audio is converted into digital audio as well as how that digital
    audio is manipulated through Digital Signal Processing. The course will allow students to
    gain hands-on experience with various audio mixing and mastering techniques that are
    currently used in the professional industry today.

    Prerequisites MUSC*462

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 309 Audio Synthesis Workshop



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A hands-on, skills-building course that explores advanced concepts pertaining to programming and
    application of synthesizers in audio production. Class projects and labs will be used to aid
    students in demonstrating proficiency with multiple types of synthesizers, with an emphasis
    on modular synthesis.

    Prerequisites MBET*127

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors/minors and Business minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 310 Binaural Recording



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Binaural recording captures sound in 3D, giving the listener the sense of ‘being there’ and
    hearing where sound is coming from. Through practical projects and class labs, students will
    explore and create using a cutting edge recording technique.

    Prerequisites MUSC*462

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 311 Advanced Microphone Techniques



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A hands-on, skills-building course that explores advanced recording techniques in a studio
    environment. The course will explore advanced concepts pertaining to the acoustics of common
    instruments and how microphone choice, positioning and function can aid in attaining
    professional sound quality. Class projects, lectures, and labs will be used to aid students
    in demonstrating proficiency with microphone technique.

    Prerequisites MUSC*462

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 312 Analog Recording Workshop



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course provides an overview of analog recording production. This will include a thorough exploration of the function, operation and maintenance of analog recording equipment, with an added focus on the ways classic studio processes differ from modern digital techniques. Students will work in groups to produce three tracks from three separate musical projects over the course of the semester.

    Prerequisites MUSC*462

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. Music Composition and Performance priority registration.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 315 Spatial Music Composition



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A study of new techniques and technologies for composing spatial music. Designed to expose the student to new and cutting edge spatialization, including higher-order ambisonics, quadrophonic, surround sound, and binaural/transaural, through hands-on and project based recordings.

    Prerequisites MBET*310

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 320 Speaker Design and Construction



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course will explore the theory, techniques, and steps involved in designing and constructing audio speakers. Material will include close examination of existing designs, with special attention paid to contemporary near field monitor design. Students will construct their own near field monitors according to principles of sound pressure, acoustics and electronics. A basic understanding and skillset in the field of audio electronics is required.

    Prerequisites MBET*102

    Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 340 Electronic Music Production II



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course covers advanced recording, editing, mixing, and producing music using professional digital audio software and hardware. Students will be required to complete numerous technical and creative projects, applying their skills learned.

    Prerequisites MBET*240

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 495 MBET Senior Project



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This is a required capstone course for all students in the Music Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Program. With the helpof an instructor, students select a project of particular relevance and intertest and can work individually or as a team. Projects can be built across colleges, schools and departments and can include areas such as event production and promotion, project creation and distribution and ensemble tour construction and management.

    Prerequisites BUSN*330

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MBET 499 MBET Internship



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    An opportunity to participate in a workplace environment during the academic year. Students earn internship credit by completing a minimum number of hours in the field during the semester, and by satisfying the requirements of the sponsor, such as attendance, punctuality, responsibility, professionalism, tasks completed. Students may be assigned to recording studios, radio stations, arts organizations, or with music publishers, entertainment attorneys, music therapists, or record producers.

    Open to Business, Entrep. & Tech majors only.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • METL 101 Introduction to Jewelry and Metals



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introduction to metalwork through several jewelry projects. Students learn basic fabrication techniques through simple hollow construction; movement is approached through aspects of linkage and chain making; forming and fabrication is covered as well.

    Requires completion of 15 credits
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 211 Jewelry Exploration Projects



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    An exploration of notions of jewelry and body adornment as a means of personal expression. Projects range from precious jewelry making to adornment that extends into performance. Basic goldsmithing skills are taught as essential, while three-dimensional sketching and experimentation in mixed media are encouraged. Successful integration of design, material, and process is the goal. Projects provide students with broad exposure to the many possibilities inherent in jewelry and ornament as related to the human form.

    Requires completion of 30 credits.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 212 Jewelry Exploration Studio



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A continued exploration of notions of jewelry and body adornment as a means of personal expression. This freestanding course also serves as a companion to CRMT 211. Materials addressed will be at a beginning level-more experienced students taking the class will explore the topics in more depth.

    Requires completion of 30 credits.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 221 Metalsmithing Exploration



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Metal is an extremely versatile material; though hard and durable, it is quite malleable and easily worked. This course covers direct working of metal. Sheet, wire, bar, and rod are given form by hammering, seaming, and bending, etc. The majority of work is done in bronze, brass, and copper, though steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and precious metals may be used, as well. Contemporary issues addressed include the object as sculpture, process as a source material, the importance of surface and detail, and functional objects made by artists.

    Requires completion of 30 credits.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • METL 226 Metal Casting Exploration



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Wax working for jewelry and small-scale sculpture, rubber molding processes, and lost wax/centrifugal casting of bronze and (optional) sterling silver and karat golds. Extensive technical information for students who are design-oriented. Assignments allow projects in all formats (design, one-of-a-kind jewelry, fine art, etc.) and students are encouraged to use techniques innovatively and expressively. Students taking the course a second time choose one aspect of the course (wax carving, wax modeling, wax impressions, vulcanized rubber molding, etc.) and produce a small body of work investigating that aspect in depth. Procedures for sending out work to professional contract casters are also covered.

    Requires completion of 30 credits.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • METL 299 Selected Topics in Jewelry



    1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course allows for the presentation of one-time, unique studio experiences involving either specialized themes, media, classroom structures, or teaching and learning formats, for the development of projects relevant to contemporary Jewelry/Metals issues.

    This course may be repeated for credit.
  

  • METL 311 Jewelry/Metals Junior Studio I



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Builds upon a basic grounding in jewelry concepts and techniques. Lectures, technical demonstrations, and conceptual projects vary from year to year so that students retaking the course will not find it redundant. The goals of the course are to increase awareness and understanding of jewelry as a component of our culture, aid the student in the development of a personal aesthetic, and develop thinking and problem-solving abilities. More experienced students are encouraged to focus on one specialized area of the jewelry field.

    Prerequisites Take 6 credits from: METL*211, METL*212, or METL*221

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 312 Jewelry/Metals Junior Studio II



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of METL*311. In preparation for the senior thesis, students take on increased responsibility for the form and content of their work.

    Prerequisites Take 6 credits from: METL*211, METL*212, or METL*221.

    Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 313 Jewelry/Metals Junior Projects



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course serves as a companion to CRMT 311. Technical and conceptual material presented dovetails with that presented in CRMT 311.

    Prerequisites Complete 6 credits from METL*211, METL*212, or METL*221

    Corequisite Course(s): SOAC*300 or SOAC*301

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 411 Jewelry/Metals Senior Thesis I



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    In consultation with faculty, students question and refine their interests and begin production of a cohesive body of work for their thesis exhibition. Faculty presentations are complemented by student research and investigation.

    Prerequisites Complete 6 credits from METL*211, METL*212, or METL*221

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 412 Jewelry/Metals Senior Thesis II



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Production of work for the thesis exhibition continues. In preparation for leaving the academic environment, students complete work for their portfolio. Though development of technical skills continues, the emphasis is on having students articulate their ideas and understand the content of their work.

    Prerequisites Complete 6 credits from METL*211, METL*212, or METL*221

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 413 Jewelry/Metals Senior Studio



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of CRMT 313. Problems become more complex as students acquire a level of technical mastery appropriate to their ideas. Emphasis is placed on the student’s conceptual development.

    Prerequisites SOAC*301

    Corequisite Course(s): CRFT*401 or CRFT*402

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • METL 490 Independent Study



    1.5 - 6 credits undefined hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum.

    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  

  • MMED 601 Multicultural Techniques for Teaching Rhythm



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course utilizes music and dance traditions from Cuba, Brazil, Ghana, and other countries to offer teachers alternatives to mainstream rhythm pedagogy. By incorporating the geography and history of foreign cultures, the students’ musical education is expanded by learning about themselves through the rhythms and musical styles of their ancestors. The traditional rhythms will be presented in both their traditional forms and in simpler forms to make them easier to perform. The simplified forms make the different music, dances, and cultures accessible to the younger student. Enjoyment is a major emphasis, for if students are having fun they are more likely to retain what they are learning. Since different cultures teach music in different ways, the experience of learning how rhythms are taught in other cultures will increase the teacher’s options for rhythmic education and development in the classroom.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 602 Sociological Foundations of Music Education



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    An intensive reading, research, and discussion course in the sociology of music education’s role in society. Students develop a basic understanding of the sociological functioning of music in society and how education in music should, but often does not, meet the greater society’s needs. Socialization in performing groups, group identity, and sociology of schools is studied. Current trends in US music education will be analyzed from a sociological perspective. Students will also develop basic sociological research and reporting skills. This course may be offered on-line.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*602, MMED*602
  

  • MMED 603 Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    The course covers the development, writing, and evaluation of curriculum as a dynamic interactive process based on research. Students develop curriculum writing and evaluation skills through critical review of various curricula, analyses of curriculum models, and developing their own curricula. Measurement and assessment of learning, which is the crucial dynamic element in curricula, is covered in depth. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to critically analyze curricula, design curricula, and develop appropriate assessment tools for various music learning situations.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*603, MMED*603
  

  • MMED 605 Historical and Philosophical Foundations In Music Education



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This is an intensive course of study of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education. This course will encapsulate both the history of music education in the United States from the Colonial period to modern times, and a philosophical emphasis on twentieth and twenty-first century thought and movements in American music education. These movements and philosophies will be analyzed in terms of their impact and effectiveness and why some have succeeded where others failed. An analysis and synthesis of ideas and events will reveal historical cycles, socio-political ramifications, and periodic reintroduction/revision of previous approaches. Current trends in American music education will be analyzed from both historical and philosophical perspectives, while making evident to learners the connections of philosophical theories and theorists, and their significance through the history of music education.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*605, MMED*605
  

  • MMED 606 Integration of Technology in Music Education



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course provides intensive study for learning computer programs that support the music education classroom and for understanding the effective means to authentically integrate technology in K-12 music education. This course will be based upon the seven areas of music technology developed by the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME), the National Education Technology Standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and supported by the National Conference (MENC). The purpose of this course is to provide tools and resources to students that will enable them to become active agents in the growth of their technological skills that are needed to support learning in 21st century classrooms.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*606, MMED*606
  

  • MMED 607 Understanding Rhythm Through West African Culture



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Educators are presented with alternatives in rhythm education while focusing on the music and dance traditions of West Africa. The rhythms will be presented in both their traditional forms and in simpler forms. The simplified forms will make the different music, dances, and cultures more accessible to the younger student. Students will learn how to simplify the complex traditional rhythms and dance patterns while maintaining the integrity of the tradition. Although drumming and dance will be the focus, singing, xylophone playing, and cultural study will also be incorporated to give teachers a complete package to bring to their students. Participants will strengthen their skills in creativity, teamwork, non-verbal communication, listening, and movement while having great fun. Many of the MENC National Standards will be addressed including: singing alone and with others, performing on instruments alone and with others, improvising melodies, understanding relationships between music and other disciplines, and understanding music in relation to history and culture.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 611 Band Instrument Repair LEVEL 1



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Knowledge of instrument repair can stretch your budget dollars. Learn how to fix those little problems yourself. Replace springs, loosen stuck slides and even do some dent work. Preventive maintenance and emergency repairs can save time and money. What to bring: Bring a variety of school instruments for repair or use the instruments supplied. Upon successful registration for the course, each participant will receive an email containing detailed information on what instruments, tooling, and project materials are needed for the class. All tooling, parts, supplies and ‘older instruments’ (for practice repairs) are provided. The course is structured so each participant has time to learn and practice the repair procedures and then they may perform the detailed repairs and maintenance procedures to their own and/or school owned instruments, while under the supervision of the instructor.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 612 Band Instrument Repair LEVEL 2



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course builds upon the foundations that were taught in the level 1 course. Additional and more advanced repair techniques will be taught. Like the level 1 course, this is a hands-on course. You will need your own repair kit so bring your own or one may be supplied (a list of the tools needed will be supplied when you register). Upon successful registration for the course, each participant will receive detailed information on what instruments, tooling, and project materials are needed for the class. The instructor will also provide contact information so you may direct any questions directly with the source. All tooling, parts, supplies and ‘older instruments’ (for practice repairs) are provided. The course is structured so each participant has time to learn and practice the repair procedures and then they may perform the detailed repairs and maintenance procedures to their own and/or school owned instruments, while under the supervision of the instructor. What to bring: Please bring to class a high quality student line flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and trumpet which are in average to good shape, and like instruments in average to poor shape.

    Prerequisites MMED*611

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 613 Band Instrument Repair LEVEL 3



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    A new and exciting course for those who have successfully completed the Band Instrument Repair Courses I & II. Course III is a hands-on course that was designed for the music educator, who on a tight budget, wants to learn advanced repair techniques and secure his or her knowledge of repairs on personal or school-owned equipment. Instruction includes a review and update on current repair procedures, tooling and supplies. The class will focus primarily on the execution of repair techniques through independent study and practice. The instructor will provide individual consultation and review. Participants are required to supply all instruments used for repair in the course. A complete list of what type of instruments to bring will be sent to registrants. All tools, parts, supplies and workbook are supplied (we cannot provide major new parts).

    Prerequisites MMED*611 and MMED*612

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 614 Rhythmic Development Through Drumming & Dance



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Rhythms are usually taught by counting, putting the foundation of the rhythm in the brain. For a rhythm to be performed accurately, it must be felt - with the foundation in the body. This course is a hands-on approach to understanding and expressing rhythms with the body. Utilizing drumming and dancing traditions from Cuba, Brazil, and Ghana, ‘Rhythmic Development Thought Drumming and Dance’ guides teachers through many fun ways to teach rhythms through movement. Emphasis is placed on keeping a steady beat, without which, all attempts at performing rhythm would be futile. Enjoyment and fun are the other emphases, for if students are having fun they are more likely to retain what they are learning. Different cultures teach music in different ways. By experiencing how rhythms are taught in India, Ghana, and other countries, teachers will have many more options in the classroom for teaching rhythms. In addition to rhythm, different cultures are explored via their indigenous rhythms. Geography, history and foreign cultures are an important part of a student’s musical education. Often times, students don’t know much about their own heritage. What better way for students to learn about themselves than through rhythms and musical styles of their ancestors? Participants in this class will learn how to recognize, transcribe and perform rhythm at home, and teach rhythm to others. What to bring: Participants should bring a small rhythm instrument.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 615 Band Instrument Repair Level 4: Apprenticeship



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Band Instrument Repair Level 4: Apprenticeship is a hands-on course designed for the music
    educator, who wants to extend advanced repair techniques and secure a deeper knowledge of
    repairs of school-owned equipment. Instruction includes a review and update on current repair
    procedures, tooling and supplies. The focus of the course will be in an independent
    apprenticeship style of learning where faculty is coaching the execution of repair work and
    introducing advanced skills and knowledge. Participants are required to supply all
    instruments used for repair in this course. All tools, parts, supplies and workbook are supplied.
    If major parts are needed, this will be at an added cost to the student and in consultation
    with the faculty of record for the course, prior to the start date. Band Instrument Repair Levels
    1, 2 and 3 are the pre-requisites for this course.

    Prerequisites MMED*613

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 618 Instrumental Conducting



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will focus on the primary elements and components of advancing conducting skills for directors of concert band ensembles at all levels. Students will be immersed in score study, analysis, and application of conducting techniques during the class. Students will be expected to apply understandings to real time ensemble conducting and coaching experiences, observation, reflection and critique throughout the course.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 623 Play Guitar, Teach Guitar & Ukulele



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course is designed to illuminate various approaches and techniques of playing and teaching guitar and ukulele.
    Guitar concepts learned will include, but not be limited to: Fretboard Basics, playing single-note melodies, basic chord shapes in the open position and in “Barre” form, picking techniques, strumming techniques, and how to strum rhythms in different styles and grooves. Students will learn basic songs with simple chord progressions, including: folk songs, Blues, three-chord rock. From the teaching lens, students will learn how to teach guitar to visual, cerebral, and conceptual learners. Songs studied will include idioms of rock n roll, RnB, folk, Blues, American standards, Reggae, and Latin-flavored guitar.
    Additionally, students will explore the basics of playing ukulele, including basic chord shapes and simple melodies. Learn how to transfer guitar techniques to the ukulele, so you can play and teach your favorite songs on both instruments. Students are responsible for bringing a guitar to the course each day that is in quality working order to best facilitate learning. The course fee includes a ukulele that students will receive in class.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 626 Styles, Diction and IPA for Vocal Music Educators



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course is designed to engage vocal music teachers of all levels in understanding and teaching the pronunciation and usage of diverse languages, and the diction and stylistic rules for singing varied repertoire. Vocal music teachers will extend upon their knowledge of English, Italian, Latin, German, French and Spanish. Additionally, students will immerse themselves in understanding, reading, writing, and using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Course participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to transcribe texts into IPA, and how to translate text to comprehend and analyze repertoire to enhance ensemble musicianship and performance.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 627 Secondary Vocal Music Rehearsal and Repertoire Strategies



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will provide students with an in-depth analysis, study and ensemble approach to vocal ensemble rehearsal strategies and repertoire at the secondary level (middle school and high school vocal music ensembles). Students will gain an understanding of effective rehearsal strategies for vocal ensembles, implementation of methodology to support student musical growth, assessment, and the opportunity within the vocal music arena to apply design methods and instructional pedagogy to the ensemble setting. It is an expectation that students will be immersed in singing to effectively apply strategies and understandings developed throughout the course.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 628 Priorities in the Secondary Choral Classroom



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course serves to empower those who work with singers in grades 7-12 with an understanding of what students discover and come to value in the artistic choral experience. It serves to encourage conductor-teachers by rekindling the spark that first brought them to the podium, equipping them with a wide variety of teaching strategies that will promote positive, meaningful relationships with students, and promote choral excellence. Conductor-teachers are confronted with building successful programs and ensembles while balancing the variety of demands placed upon them. The ability to effectively monitor student discipline, create budgets, schedule events, and to arrange transportation are logistical and programmatic needs facing choral directors each day. In addition, they must also focus on the musical foundations of the vocal music classroom and how to teach tone quality, intonation, musicianship, and music appreciation. This practical course is geared towards secondary choral music educators. Through interactive sessions, choral educators will experience and create teaching strategies that will empower their singers to achieve choral excellence and help them to build and maintain exemplary programs.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 634 Sequential Classroom & Choral Curriculum K-5



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    An organized and sequential approach to teaching music in grades K-5 will be presented. An eclectic variety of songs, dances, games, and music activities appropriate to specific age groups will be offered. Several teaching approaches will be examined and utilized, including original, Orff, and Kodaly. Emphasis will be placed on actively involving our high-spirited youngsters. In addition, a session on choral techniques with a survey of current materials for the elementary chorus will be presented for 1 1/2 hours each day.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 638 Introduction to Dalcroze



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course is an introduction to the philosophy, principles, and practice of Dalcroze education, a process for teaching musicianship to students of any age or level of experience using three main approaches: eurhythmics (purposeful, creative rhythmic movement), solfège, and improvisation. Participants will learn and practice a selection of Dalcroze strategies and techniques and apply them to specific instructional settings.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 640 Arranging for the Small Band



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will examine arranging and writing original compositions for bands. Re-scoring arrangements for small bands with unusual instrumentation will also be explored. Techniques and elements used in writing original compositions, arranging works for bands, and the proper instrumental substitutions will be discussed. Each student will be asked to complete several small projects along with a final project which can be an arrangement or an original composition. What to bring: Please bring your major and minor instruments and one or two songs or pieces you would like to re-score for band. You may also bring your laptop and notation program for the class projects. For those who are not familiar with a notation program, manuscript paper will be available.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 642 Band Literature: Meet the Composer



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will present an overview of quality band literature grades one through six. Guidelines for each grade level will be examined and explained. Over 100 compositions by a number of composers will be reviewed. Rehearsal techniques and best practices will be presented and discussed. Composer Timothy Loest will join Quincy for several days giving students the opportunity to meet and talk with working composers. What to bring: Students are asked to bring their major and minor instruments for participation in the reading/evaluation sessions.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 644 Rehearsal & Repertoire Foundation for Concert Band



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will provide foundations and understandings of pedagogical approaches and methodologies for use in ensemble rehearsal and repertoire study with concert band. Class participants will learn and apply strategies, tools and techniques to develop teaching capacity as ensemble leaders for all age groups and ensemble abilities. This class will function as a concert band in rehearsal each day addressing pedagogical approaches to rehearsal, establishing ensemble sonority, and realizing/addressing repertoire selection and demands. This class will utilize concert band instrumentation, and class participants are expected to bring their primary instrument for the concert band setting so that immersion in rehearsal and repertoire studies can both be understood and applied.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 646 Methods, Materials & Strategies: Band Director



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will focus on the most effective ways to run a rehearsal from beginning band through high school. It will also examine materials that will aid in starting beginning students. Method books, techniques books, and other teaching aids will be examined in the course. The course will also feature a successful band director as a guest lecturer. The course will include the following: watching videos of successful band directors discuss their programs and rehearsal techniques, playing and reviewing several technique books and their use in rehearsal, developing and maintaining a good war-up system, discussing what should be taught at each grade level in order to develop a strong band student, some thoughts on the role of the students and motivation, solutions on how to build good tone quality and technique in the beginning, middle, and high school band, solutions on building and maintaining good intonation in your band, techniques and solutions in solving balance problems in your band. What to bring: Each student is asked to bring two complete band works that have been successful for them. In addition, each student should bring his or her primary instrument and a secondary instrument as well will read many scores.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 647 Jazz Boot Camp for Band Directors and Performers



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course delves into many approaches that apply to teaching, learning and performing Jazz. Creating a nurturing and safe environment for creating is highly stressed. This course will focus on jazz history, big band and small group rehearsal techniques, reading and assessing big band literature, jazz theory, drilling theory in a group setting, creating a basic chart, beginning and advanced improvisation, investigating important players, creating jazz opportunities for non-traditional jazz instruments, transcribing players, tune learning, writing out and constructing solos, small group protocol and examining resources for teaching and instruction.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 648 Middle School Classroom & Choral Music



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This class is a study of middle school students: a presentation of units, lessons, activities and materials which provide active involvement for students in grades 5 through 8. Development of music reading skills will be addressed, as well as an understanding of musical form and instrumentation. Age appropriate songs, movement and dance, improvisation, games, active listening to music in a variety of styles, as well as activities incorporating music theatre and drama will be included. New choral music from various publishing companies will be explored as well as strategies for working with boys’ changing voices. This course provides practical approaches to improving student attitudes toward music in the classroom at this challenging yet exciting age of student maturation.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 652 Modern Orchestra Classroom: Meeting the Needs of All, One Student at a Time



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    The Modern Orchestra Classroom: Meeting the Needs of All, One Student at a Time. String educators
    are faced with external challenges that impact student musical growth such as course scheduling,
    state testing, and student conflicts. In addition, teachers need to address multiple
    capacities such as implementing new technology, working with diverse student populations, and
    using differentiation strategies to meet the needs of all learners. This course will address
    the challenges of serving the needs of all students while maintaining instructional
    integrity and curricular goals prescribed by district and state mandates. Each day a different
    topic will be covered in depth, as it relates to developing high quality string programs.
    Afternoon music reading sessions will be tied into the topic of the day, as will research based
    on practical and clinical application readings. Students will be expected to bring a string
    instrument and to participate in all aspects of playing daily throughout the course.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 656 Teaching Strings: Techniques, Strategies



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    American string teachers today are faced with a variety of challenges but also many opportunities. In this week-long course, participants will review a wide variety of string teaching approaches and materials some tried-and-true, others very new. Topics will include: overview of pedagogical methodologies; curriculum scope and sequence; string teaching and literacy; effective approaches to teaching note reading; incorporating fiddle styles and eclectic strings; Smartmusic and other technologies; assessment; introduction to music psychology; and more. The participants’ individual concerns and topic ideas also will be addressed. Daily reading sessions and guest faculty will help make this a fulfilling and inspiring week. Please bring your primary string instrument and one more. A few basses will be on hand.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 657 Foundations of Teaching Strings for the Music Educator



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will focus on foundational methods of teaching, learning and assessing in the beginner and young strings classrooms. Rehearsal strategies, pedagogical necessities for developing correct playing habits, and the teaching and learning process for young string musicians are the integral elements of the course. Exploration of various string methods, including the Suzuki method and more modern methods, will be explored. Repertoire for beginner strings ensembles and young string ensembles and orchestras will complete the foundations of this course. Students will be required to play a stringed instrument during this course.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 658 Jr./Sr. High School Band Literature



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will present an overview of quality band literature from a variety of time periods, styles and genres (grades one through six). Students will focus on developing criteria in evaluating aesthetic value for band repertoire. They will also examine trends and best practices in grading and repertoire selection.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 659 Chamber Music Ensembles in School Orchestra



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Chamber Music Ensembles in School Orchestra. Chamber Music combines the soloist element of
    playing with the ideal of the orchestral team player, while conserving individual sounds and
    personalities. Playing chamber music is one of the best ways to introduce ensemble techniques to
    string players. In order to coexist as an ensemble there must be essential values such as
    partnership, collaboration, respect, consideration, unity, and empathy. These innate
    traits are essential in both rehearsal and performance. Chamber music embraces elements such
    as unity in sound, mastery in ensemble, rhythmic precision, visual awareness, and a sense of
    flexibility. Learning these elements through chamber music will transfer into any type of
    playing, whether in the orchestral setting or in solo playing. This course will focus on
    developing instructional and rehearsal skills for teaching and performing chamber music with public
    school students. Students are expected to bring a string instrument as playing will be a
    significant component of the course.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 661 String Instrument Repair Level 1



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course begins with an in-depth review of the construction and setup of all members of the violin family. Comprehensive hands-on sessions will help the participants gain confidence in various stringed instrument and bow repairs. Topics to be discussed include: bridge, peg, and sound post fitting, crack and seam hide glue repairs, loose fingerboards, salvaging old bows, etc. Participants will also become more effective in the classroom by learning tips to stretch repair budgets, the ability to make more informed instrument purchases, and how to determine repair vs. replacement. Tooling, parts and supplies are included. What to bring: Please bring instruments to be used during the class, stretch that budget even more! All participants are requested to bring a minimum of 2 violins, 1 viola, and 1 cello, any size and in any condition. There is no limit on the number of instruments you may bring…the more the better.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 662 Orchestral Rehearsal Strategies and Repertoire for Music Educators



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will provide students with an in-depth analysis, study and ensemble approach to orchestral rehearsal strategies and repertoire. Students will gain an understanding of effective rehearsal strategies for string ensembles of all levels, implementation of methodology to support student musical growth, and the opportunity within a string ensemble setting to apply design methods and instructional pedagogy to the ensemble setting. Students will be required to play a stringed instrument during this course.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 664 Orchestral Repertoire for Secondary String Ensemble



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will provide students with an in-depth analysis, study and ensemble approach to orchestral repertoire written for middle school and high school string ensembles and orchestras. Students will gain an understanding of the spectrum of repertoire at various grade levels, genre, and historical contexts, as well as modern works for the string orchestra and influential new works and composers. Effective rehearsal strategies for string ensembles, and implementation of methodology to support repertoire selection and performance will also be a critical component of the course. Students will be required to play a stringed instrument during this course.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 665 Exploring New Repertoire for Concert Band



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This class will focus on selecting new and exciting, quality literature for concert band. Over 120 works (grade levels 1-5) will be investigated throughout this session, making it appropriate for elementary, middle, and high school band directors. Clinicians will also introduce directors to a new series of music, most often called Flex-Band or Versa-Band literature. More specifically, this concept is designed to expand the ensemble repertoire for those groups with limited instrumentation. It does so by providing them with an accessible library of music that may be performed with as few as 4-5 instruments and percussion. Composers who write well for specific grade levels will also be discussed. By the end of this course, the students will possess the tools necessary to evaluate and select music that is proper for their own musicians, as well as have a broad awareness of current repertoire available.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 666 Alternative Ensembles in the Music Education Class



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course will explore diverse idioms of collaboration and performance through ensembles typically seen as “alternative” to the traditional opportunities students have received in the music education classroom. This course is geared toward the music educator looking to explore and understand the diverse means by which students can be creative and collaborative through music in school. Students will develop lesson plan ideas, rehearsal and performance skills, and the ability to lead and teach innovative ensembles. Students will learn how to construct, plan for, and arrange for diverse alternative ensembles as well as learn how to research and obtain grant monies, and program resources. Students will understand how a highly creative approach to gaining resources can create an amazing experience for students. Age-appropriate rehearsal and performance techniques, and classroom planning and resourcefulness are emphasized, along with how to obtain and select equipment, and how to compose and arrange music for ensemble success. Types of ensembles may include bucket drumming, rock band, ukulele, singer/songwriter solo and duo groups, and studio ensembles for rhythm section and horns. Participants will also learn how to use technology as part of the alternative ensemble experience.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 668 String Instrument Repair Level 2



    3 credits 42.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    String Instrument Repair, Level 2 will provide a comprehensive review of the construction and
    setup of all members of the violin family. Students will learn advanced techniques to
    diagnose and address diverse stringed instrument and bow repairs, beyond the basics of those
    learned in String Repair Level 1. Advanced topics that deepen knowledge of more complex
    issues and assessment of repairs dealing with bridge, peg, and sound post fitting, crack and
    seam hide glue repairs, loose fingerboards, and salvaging old bows will be the focus of the
    course. Tooling, parts and supplies are included. What to bring: Please bring instruments to be
    used during the class. All participants are requested to bring a minimum of 2 violins, 1
    viola, and 1 cello, any size and in any condition. There is no limit on the number of
    instruments you may bring, in fact the more the better. This is a comprehensive, hands-on course
    that requires for students to have previously taken String Repair 1.

    Prerequisites IREP*661 or MMED*661

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MMED 674 Strings for Non-String Players



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Strings for the Non-String Player is an in-depth examination of the playing and teaching of string instruments in today’s classroom environment. Designed for the teacher with minimal string playing experience, the course will provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge required for teaching elementary and secondary strings. The course will be organized into daily sessions of class lessons, in-depth discussions, instrument specific technique programs, and ensemble training. Topics discussed will include: String Program Set-up and Organization; Lesson Implementation; Assessment; Method Book /Orchestral Literature Review; Rehearsal Techniques; Tuning and Intonation Development, and Advanced Right and Left Hand Technique for the secondary level player. Students will exit the class playing a string instrument, with knowledge of string teaching methods, techniques and literature, and lesson plans to apply string pedagogy to their specific teaching situations. What to bring: Please bring a violin, a viola, and a cello. Basses will be supplied.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
 

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