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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Music Education Courses

MUED216

METHODS IN ELEMENTARY

AND GENERAL MUSIC

TEACHING

3 sem. hrs.

This course will prepare the student to teach music at

the elementary and middle levels. Students must take

this course concurrently with MUED217. For music

majors only. This course is approved for General

Education Computer Competency.

MUED217

ELEMENTARY MUSIC FIELD

EXPERIENCE

3 sem. hrs.

This course orients students to elementary and gener-

al music programs in public schools through observa-

tions. Students should take this course concurrently

with MUED216. For music majors only.

MUED322

MUSIC FOR THE YOUNG CHILD

3 sem. hrs.

Included in this course are methods, materials, and

procedures in music related to pre-school, kinder-

garten, and primary grades. An understanding of the

nature and special needs of the young child is

stressed.

MUED418

METHODS IN SECONDARY

INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL

METHODS

3 sem. hrs.

This course will prepare the student to teach instru-

mental and vocal music at the secondary level.

Prerequisites: MUED216 and MUED217.

MUED419

SECONDARY MUSIC FIELD

EXPERIENCE

1 sem. hr.

This course orients students to secondary music pro-

grams in public schools through supervised observa-

tions. Students must take this course concurrently

with MUED418. For music majors only.

MUED495

STUDENT TEACHING

12 sem. hrs.

This culminating experience, supervised by Music

Department faculty, provides teaching opportunities

to display competency in general, instrumental and

vocal music programs in elementary, middle, and sec-

ondary schools. Prerequisites: teacher certification

requirements.

Music Courses

Ensembles

Ensembles may be taken for 1 credit or no credit.

Ensembles may be repeated for credit. A maximum of

four (4) semester hours may be used as free electives

for non-music majors. Music may count up to seven

(7) ensemble credits toward the 120 hour curriculum.

Ensemble limitation, director acceptance, and advisor

agreement will determine enrollment in ensembles.

MUSC051

MARCHING BAND

0-1 sem. hr.

The Spirit of the Scots Marching Band consists of

musicians, Tam-O-Shanters (dance line), and Color

Guard members. The Marching Band performs at all

home football games and accompanies the team on

selected out-of-town trips each year. The Marching

Band also performs at professional football games

and at high school marching band festivals and com-

petitions. Membership is open to any interested stu-

dent. Auditions for the Tam-O-Shanters and Color

Guard are held on campus each spring.

MUSC053

UNIVERSITY CHORALE

0-1 sem. hr.

University Chorale is an ensemble specializing in

choral literature of all ages, preparing concerts for

tours of the area and on campus. (Prerequisite:

Permission of the instructor determined by audition.)

MUSC054

UNIVERSITY SINGERS

0-1 sem. hr.

The University Singers is a large ensemble formed by

the union of the choral ensembles on campus, per-

forming the literature of the masters, usually in con-

junction with the orchestra or one of the bands.

(Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor determined

by audition.)

MUSC058

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

0-1 sem. hr.

The Edinboro University Jazz Ensemble is a per-

formance organization which performs the finest jazz

repertory available. The ensemble presents concerts

throughout the year at various locations on and off

campus. Membership is open to all students.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, determined

by audition.

MUSC059

JAZZ COMBO

0-1 sem. hr.

Students enrolled in Jazz Combo will be grouped into

small ensembles that will work on performance and

improvisation of jazz. Groups will perform each

semester in a variety of venues both on and off cam-

pus. A fundamental understanding of scales, modes

and seventh chords is required. Membership is open

to all students. MUSC059 may be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor, determined

by audition.

MUSC060

ORCHESTRA

0-1 sem. hr.

MUSC061

BRASS CHOIR

0-1 sem. hr.

MUSC062

WOODWIND CHOIR 0-1 sem. hr.

MUSC063

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

0-1 sem. hr.

MUSC065

SYMPHONIC WIND

ENSEMBLE

0-1 sem. hr.

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is open to all regu-

larly enrolled students regardless of major. It per-

forms the finest repertoire in original band music as

well as orchestral transcriptions. In addition to its reg-

ular Edinboro University concert series, the

Symphonic Wind Ensemble provides music for

Commencement ceremonies. Prerequisite:

Permission of the instructor, determined by audition.

MUSC066

OPERA WORKSHOP 0-1 sem. hr.

MUSC067

PIANO ACCOMPANYING

ENSEMBLE

0-1 sem. hr.

This course provides students with piano accompany-

ing opportunities under the supervision of piano fac-

ulty.

MUSC068

UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S

CHORUS

0-1 sem. hr.

University Women's Chorus may be taken for one

credit or no credit, and may be repeated for credit. A

maximum of four semester hours may be used as free

electives for non-music majors. The Edinboro

University Women's Chorus allows students to expe-

rience a broad range of choral literature, to communi-

cate effectively with an audience, to develop sensitiv-

ity to the requirements of ensemble performance, and

to experience a wide variety of pedagogical choral

strategies.

MUSC069

PEP BAND

0-1 sem. hr.

The Pep Band is a highly spirited and close-knit

group that performs at all men's home basketball

games and at select women's games. The band also

performs at local post-season tournament basketball

games. Membership is open to all University stu-

dents.

MUSC070

GUITAR ENSEMBLE 0-1 sem. hr.

The Guitar Ensemble prepares music for two or more

guitars for public performance. Guitar accompani-

ment for vocal or instrumental soloists may also be a

part of the ensemble repertoire. The ensemble is open

to any students with appropriate guitar capabilities.

MUSC071

STRING ENSEMBLE 0-1 sem. hr.

String Ensemble concentrates on chamber literature

for string groups. The ensemble is open to any student

with appropriate stringed instrument background.

MUSC072

PIPE BAND

0-1 sem. hr.

The Pipe Band prepares music for an ensemble of

bagpipes and percussion for public performance.

Music to be selected for the Pipe Band will be chosen

for its appropriateness with respect to the number of

performers in the group and their capabilities. The

ensemble is open to any student.

MUSC073

UNIVERSITY MEN'S CHORUS

0-1 sem. hr.

The University Men's Chorus is open to members of

the local and campus community. The ensemble per-

forms excellent literature for men's voices and, in

conjunction with other campus choirs, literature for

mixed voices. This course enables its members to

experience a broad range of choral literature, to

develop skills in vocal performance, to communicate

effectively with an audience, to develop sensitivity to

the requirements of ensemble performance, and to

experience a wide variety of pedagogical choral

strategies.

MUSC010

BASIC MUSICIANSHIP

3 sem. hrs.

This course for majors deficient in basic theoretical

constructs emphasizes musical rudiments. Placement

in the course is determined by examination given

before the start of the semester. This course is offered

on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading basis only,

and the credits do not count toward graduation.

MUSC103

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

3 sem. hrs.

This course introduces the student to music heard

throughout the world today. It includes Western, non-

Western, folk, jazz, and modern music. This course is

approved for General Education Core 1.

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