University of Texas at El Paso Academic Catalog

Academic Catalog

Music Education Courses

Courses

MUSE 3336.  Tch Music Elementary Schools.  

Pre-adolescent growth and development as the basis of procedures in the teaching of music in the elementary grades. Designed to meet the needs of the special music teacher. The child voice, its development and classification. Introduction of notation, song materials, rhythm bands, appreciation methods and creative music for children. For Elementary School Music majors. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112, each with a grade of "C" or better, and a passing grade on the Upper Division Music Theory Advancement Exam, and admission to upper level lessons as a MUSG major.

Department: Music Education

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of ALMI, ALMV

Prerequisite(s): (MUST 2314 w/C or better ) AND (MUST 2112 w/C or better)

MUSE 4234.  Marching Band Techniques.  

Marching Band Techniques (2-0) Techniques and materials used in developing a marching band program in the junior and senior high school.

Department: Music Education

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

MUSE 4297.  Guitar Pedagogy.  

Guitar Pedagogy (2-0) Materials and methods for teaching guitar. Requires admission to upper-level study in guitar. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Department: Music Education

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

MUSE 4333.  Tch Music Secondary School.  

The study of the adolescent growth and development, and related procedures in the teaching of music in the upper level grades and in high school. Choral and instrumental music materials, organization of ensembles, teaching of music appreciation and theory; correlation and integraton with the entire school curriculum; public school type music as it is related to the life and needs of a community. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112, each with a grade of "C" or better, and a passing grade on the Upper Division Music Theory Advancement Exam, and admission to upper level lessons in a MUSG concentration.

Department: Music Education

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of ALMI, ALMV

Prerequisite(s): (MUST 2314 w/C or better ) AND (MUST 2112 w/C or better)

MUSE 4335.  Selected Problems in Music Ed..  

Selected Problems in Music Education (0-0-3) The student may receive individual instruction and guidance in the area in which a specific need is demonstrated. Credit may be received in the elementary or secondary school field. Prerequisites: Six hours of Education, six hours of Music, senior standing or equivalent background as determined by the instructor and chair of the department. Restricted to majors: MUSE, MUSB, MUSK, MUSO, MUSV, and MUST.

Department: Music Education

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MUSB, MUSE, MUSK, MUSO, MUST, MUSV

MUSE 4394.  Piano Pedagogy I.  

Piano Pedagogy I (3-1) Methods and materials for beginners and elementary piano students. Introduction to learning theories, the business of piano teaching, and teaching with technology. Emphasis on individual teaching. Observation and practicum included.

Department: Music Education

3 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
1 Lab Hour
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MUSB, MUSC, MUSE, MUSK, MUSO, MUSP

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of JR, SO, SR

MUSE 4395.  Piano Pedagogy II.  

Methods and materials for intermediate and advanced piano students. Study of the great pianists and pedagogues, the business of piano teaching, and teaching with technology Emphasis on group and individual teaching. Observation and practicum included.

Department: Music Education

3 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
1 Lab Hour
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (MUSE 4394 w/C or better)

MUSE 4396.  Piano Pedagogy III.  

Intense practicum on teaching. Emphasis on the artistry of teaching individual, group piano, and master classes. The business and professional aspects of piano teaching.

Department: Music Education

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of MUSC, MUSP

Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of JR, SO, SR

Prerequisite(s): (MUSE 4395 w/C or better)