MUEP - Music Education and Pedagogy

MUEP 120
Basic Audio Recording
Fundamentals of audio recording, providing a basic knowledge of essential recording theory, skills, and techniques. Units: 1.

MUEP 191
Directed Study in Music Education and Pedagogy
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.

MUEP 195
Internship in Music Pedagogy
An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. Units: Variable.

MUEP 201
Introduction to Music Education
An introduction to philosophy of music education and the principles of learning theory adn pedagogy, as applied to the private lesson, instrumental and choral ensembles, and general music classroom. Includes directed reading and discussion, observation of experienced teachers, and in-class teaching. Successful completion of this course is required prior to admission to the music education areas of general, choral/general, instrumental, and instrumental/general. Units: 3.

MUEP 230
Voice for Instrumental Music Educators
An introduction to singing technique, voice use, and health. Consists of lectures and private lessons. Units: 1.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 231
Vocal Proficiency and Pedagogy I, II
An introduction to and practicum on the basics of vocal technique and pedagogy. Emphasis on techniques of breathing, phonation, and vowel formation and the building of resonance and range. Two-term sequence, taken in conjunction with MUEN 270 (students may elect to substitute MUEN 275 or MUEN 272, by audition). 1 unit per term. Units: 1.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 232
Vocal Proficiency and Pedagogy I, II
An introduction to and practicum on the basics of vocal technique and pedagogy. Emphasis on techniques of breathing, phonation, and vowel formation and the building of resonance and range. Two-term sequence, taken in conjunction with MUEN 270 (students may elect to substitute MUEN 275 or MUEN 272, by audition). 1 unit per term. Units: 1.

MUEP 240
General Music Methods I
Philosophy, principles, and procedures of early childhood music education, grades pre-K-3. Includes basic musicianship skills, understanding and implementation of Kodály, Orff, and Dalcroze methodologies. Laboratory observations and experiences with young children. Units: 6.

Prerequisite: MURP 212 and MUTH 251, or consent of instructor

MUEP 245
Instrumental Pedagogy
An introduction to individualized instrumental instruction. Directed reading and discussion concerning instrumental technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers. May be repeated for credit. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor

MUEP 250
High String Pedagogy I
An introduction to violin and viola teaching for elementary-level students. Directed reading and discussion concerning technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers. Units: 3.

MUEP 251
High String Pedagogy II
An introduction to violin and viola teaching for intermediate- and advanced-level students. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 250

MUEP 252
Cello Pedagogy
An introduction to cello teaching. Directed reading and discussion concerning technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers. Units: 3.

MUEP 260
Wind Pedagogy
An introduction to individualized wind instrument instruction. Directed reading and discussion concerning wind instrument technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 261
Flute Pedagogy
An introduction to teaching the flute. Directed reading and discussion concerning technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 301
Piano Pedagogy I
An introduction to piano teaching. Study of learning process and teaching methods and materials. Work with lesson and curriculum planning and instructional techniques for both groups and individuals, from average-age beginners through intermediate-level students. Required observation of experienced teachers and supervised teaching. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

MUEP 302
Piano Pedagogy II
An introduction to piano teaching. Study of learning process and teaching methods and materials. Work with lesson and curriculum planning and instructional techniques for both groups and individuals, from average-age beginners through intermediate-level students. Required observation of experienced teachers and supervised teaching. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 301

MUEP 303
Piano Pedagogy III
An introduction to piano teaching. Study of learning process and teaching methods and materials. Work with lesson and curriculum planning and instructional techniques for both groups and individuals, from average-age beginners through intermediate-level students. Required observation of experienced teachers and supervised teaching. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 302

MUEP 305
Jazz Pedagogy
Structured to prepare teachers of elementary, middle school, and high school students. Jazz education philosophies, teaching improvisation/aural skills/interaction, fostering composition/arranging in the school program, small group development, large ensemble rehearsal techniques, repertoire/ programming, and public presentation. Units: 1.

Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor

MUEP 307
Orchestration for the Music Educator
An overview of woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instrument families, with discussion of solutions to common problems encountered when dealing with these instruments. Units: 1.

Prerequisite: MUTH 301

MUEP 308
String Pedagogy for Music Educators
A course for students seeking instrumental music teacher certification whose major emphasis is strings. Topics include study of several major string pedagogy concepts, including those of Suzuki, Rolland, and Rabin. Units: 1.

Prerequisite: MUEP 401

MUEP 310
Brass Techniques
An introduction to the teaching of brass instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Theoretical and practical playing knowledge of all brass instruments required. Discussion and evaluation of method, materials, and literature. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 315
Percussion Techniques
An introduction to the teaching of percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Theoretical and practical playing knowledge of all percussion instruments required. Required observation, discussion, and evaluation of method, materials, and literature. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 321
Woodwind Techniques I
A study of the woodwind instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Laboratory fee. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 322
Woodwind Techniques II
A study of the woodwind instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Laboratory fee. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 331
String Techniques I
Class instruction in all bowed string instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to string classes in elementary and secondary schools. Non-sequential; can be taken in either order. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 332
String Techniques II
Class instruction in all bowed string instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to string classes in elementary and secondary schools. Non-sequential; can be taken in either order. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

MUEP 335
Guitar Techniques for the Music Educator
Beginning guitar instruction providing practical application of basic performance techniques to the elemtary music classroom for the purposes of teaching. Units: 1.

MUEP 340
Musical Theatre for the Music Educator
This course is designed to equip the future music educator with a basic understanding of the various details and responsibilities involved in mounting a musical theatre production. Topics include: choosing a musical, rehearsal schedules, the audition process, costumes and makeup, stage direction and blocking, lighting and sound, advertising, budget, and problems in the "pit." This course will be offered every other year. Units: 3.

MUEP 350
General Music Methods II
Philosophy, principles, and procedures of elementary music education, grades 4-6. Includes basic musicianship skills, understanding and implementation of Kodály, Orff, and Dalcroze methodologies. Laboratory observations and experiences with young children. Units: 6.

Prerequisite: MUEP 240

MUEP 370
General Music Practicum
A pre-student-teaching opportunity to integrate coursework in general music with practical teaching experience in grades K-12. Two and one-half hours of teaching per week with weekly conferences with instructor. Teaching hours will count toward the 100 clock-hour pre-student teaching mandated by the State of Wisconsin. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 232, MUEP 335, and MUEP 350; or consent of instructor

MUEP 371
Vocal Pedagogy I
An introduction to the science and pedagogy of singing, emphasizing the physiology and pedagogy of respiration for singing, the voice source, vocal acoustics, and registration. The application of voice science to pedagogy, issues of pedagogical philosophy and psychology, vocal line, vocal vibrato, and vocal hygiene also are introduced. 3 units awarded upon completion of MUEP 372. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor; credit awarded upon completion of MUEP 372

MUEP 372
Vocal Pedagogy II
A continuation of MUEP 371. Supervised student teaching with weekly lab discussions on issues arising from the teaching experience. Units: 1.

Prerequisite: MUEP 371

MUEP 380
Conducting Principles
An introduction to choral and instrumental conducting: baton and rehearsal techniques, and score-reading (utilizing aural and keyboard skills). Lab required. Units: 6.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, MUTH 301 and BKS

MUEP 390
Tutorial in Music Pedagogy
Units: Variable.

Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.

MUEP 391
Directed Study in Music Education and Pedagogy
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.

MUEP 395
Internship in Music Pedagogy
An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. Units: Variable.

MUEP 399
Independent Study in Music Pedagogy
Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms. Units: Variable.

MUEP 401
Instrumental Methods and Rehearsal Techniques I
Principles, procedures, and philosophy for organizing, administering, and teaching in orchestra and band programs at the elementary, middle, and senior high levels. Synthesis and expansion of music and education courses previously taken by music education students. Development of a practical yet comprehensive method for teaching instrumental music. Units: 6.

Prerequisite: Junior standing and MUEP 380

MUEP 402
Choral Techniques, Rehearsal Procedures, and Repertoire for Elementary & Middle Level Choirs
A study of the age-appropriate methodology for elementary and middle level choirs. Includes hands-on work with the unchanged, changing, and changed voice; rehearsal procedures using a wide array of western and non-western choral literature ranging from unison to simple four part literature, score study analysis; conducting; piano proficiency; classroom observation; organizational details; improvisation; listening, writing of unit lesson plans; and development of a sound choral music education philosophy. Units: 6.

Prerequisite: MUEP 370 or consent of instructor

MUEP 442
Choral Techniques, Rehearsal Procedures and Repertoire for the High School Choir
Students will continue to develop their skills as addressed in MUEP 402. Includes more intensive formal score analysis, lesson planning, vocal modeling, and listening. Students will begin to develop inner hearing, demonstrate and ability to play and sing the score, refine rehearsal efficiency, and demonstrate effective nonverbal skills as well while conducting. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 402

MUEP 451
Instrumental Methods and Rehearsal Techniques II
A continuation of instrumental conducting studies; rehearsal technique; aural, vocal, and written score analysis; improvisation; and principles of vocal scoring, instrumentation, and orchestration. Specific topics pertinent to the student’s emphasis addressed. Required participation in instrumental lab. Units: 6.

Prerequisite: MUEP 401

MUEP 462
Choral Practicum
Students will teach in a high school or middle school choral classroom. They will be responsible for beginning and completing a piece of music with a single group from start to finish, including a concert performance. Skills addressed in MUEP 402 and MUEP 442 will continue to be refined, and students will demonstrate a strong understanding of themselves as emerging teachers. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 442

MUEP 502
Early Advanced Piano Pedagogy
A course in how to teach the advancing pianist, with a survey of piano literature for the pre-college student. Readings on style, technique, form, and practice techniques. Required observation of conservatory piano faculty. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 303

MUEP 503
Group Piano Pedagogy
Study of different types of group teaching situations: in the schools, independent studios, different age and special-interest groups, repertoire classes. Techniques for teaching in the electronic piano laboratory. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 303

MUEP 505
Internship in Piano Pedagogy
Internship in independent studio teaching. Opportunity to integrate coursework in piano pedagogy with practical experience in an independent piano studio. Exploration of the business and professional aspects of establishing an independent teaching studio. Studio placement must be approved by instructor. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 581

MUEP 581
Student Teaching in Piano I
Supervised teaching in the Lawrence Academy of Music. Includes weekly conferences with the pedagogy instructor. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 303

MUEP 582
Student Teaching in Piano II
Supervised teaching in the Lawrence Academy of Music. Includes weekly conferences with the pedagogy instructor. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: MUEP 581

MUEP 590
Tutorial in Music Pedagogy
Units: Variable.

Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.

MUEP 591
Directed Study in Music Education and Pedagogy
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.

MUEP 595
Internship in Music Pedagogy
An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. Units: Variable.

Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.

MUEP 599
Independent Study in Music Pedagogy
Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms. Units: Variable.

Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.

MUEP 660
Student Teaching Seminar
The seminar will engage students in critical reflection upon their student teaching experience. Concrete and theoretical problems having to do with teaching and learning will be explored (e.g., classroom management, assessment of pupil performance, curriculum design, instructional methods), as will issues having to do with educational policy and school organization. Units: 3.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUEP 680 or consent of the instructor

MUEP 680
Student Teaching
Student teaching assignments for 18-week public or private school semesters are contracted with local Fox Valley schools within a 45 mile radius of campus. Concurrent registration in MUEP 660 Student Teaching Seminar is required. Units: 18.

Prerequisite: Completion of all methods courses and consent of instructor

MUEP 690
Tutorial in Music Pedagogy
Units: Variable.

Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.

MUEP 691
Directed Study in Music Education and Pedagogy
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.

MUEP 695
Internship in Music Pedagogy
An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. Units: Variable.

Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.

MUEP 699
Independent Study in Music Pedagogy
Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms. Units: Variable.

Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.

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