MU392 The Song in Worship (2) This course will explore the developing use of songs in corporate worship, including psalms, hymns, and contemporary songs. Students will survey the history of worship song from ancient times to the present. Resources for congregational songs will also be examined. Prerequisite: MU313 or consent of instructor. (Alt)(Spring)
MU403 Worship Planning and Administration (3) Students in this class will explore and design worship services that incorporate various ways of worshiping together, including drama, music, preaching, video, testimony, prayer, and scripture reading. Issues that affect corporate worship will be examined. In addition, the class will study the administration of worship ministry: recruiting, managing people, budgets, paid staff, working on a pastoral staff, use of computers to manage the program, etc. Prerequisites: TH312 and MU382. (Alt)(Fall)
MU412 Choral Composition and Arranging (2) Students will explore basic principles of writing choral music, arranging and adapting existing music for all vocal combinations from the solo to eight-part unaccompanied choir. (Alt)(Spring)
MU413 Pedagogy and Literature (3) This course provides an introduction to the principles of teaching music privately and administering a private studio. Instruction includes a survey of curricula, teaching repertoire, and standard performance literature. Observation of off-campus teachers may be required. Prerequisite: advanced standing as a music major, including completion of four or more semesters of private lessons in the area of concentration. (Offered when needed) MU413GT Guitar Pedagogy and Litera ture MU413OB Oboe Pedagogy and Literature MU413SX Saxophone Pedagogy and Lit. MU413VO Voice Pedagogy and Literature etc.
MU422P Piano Literature (2) Students will survey the repertoire of the piano and associated keyboard instruments. Consideration will also be given to the historical development of keyboard instruments.
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Prerequisite: advanced standing as a music major, including at least four semesters of private instruction in piano. (Alt) (Fall)
MU431 Teaching Practicum (1) Students will teach beginners and elementary-level students under the supervision of the instructor. (Offered when needed) MU431GT Guitar Teaching Practicum MU431OB Oboe Teaching Practicum MU431PI Piano Teaching Practicum MU431SX Saxophone Teaching Pract. MU431VO Voice Teaching Practicum etc.
MU432P Piano Pedagogy (2) Students will be introduced to the principles of teaching music privately and administering a private studio. They will survey piano curricula and teaching repertoire. Observation of off-campus teachers may be required. Each student will teach a beginner under the guidance of the instructor. Prerequisite: advanced standing as a music major, including completion of four or more semesters of private piano study. (Alt)(Spring)
MU442 Methods and Materials for Early Childhood and Elementary Level Music (2) Students will survey music education methods and materials for the purpose of teaching music classes and the resulting aesthetic implications for teaching music from age three through grade eight. Students will survey the Oregon Department of Education’s goals, state-adopted music curriculum, budget planning, vocal and instrumental program planning, writing and teaching lessons, planning units of instruction, and research in music education. Field work may be required. Prerequisite: MU 352. (Spring)
MU452 Methods and Materials for Middle Level and High School Music (2) This course provides a study of methods and materials for teaching music in grades five through twelve. Students will be trained to teach choral and instrumental music at the beginning through more advanced levels. Students will survey the Oregon Department of Education’s goals, state-adopted music curriculum, budget planning, vocal and instrumental program planning, writing and teaching lessons, planning units of instruction, and research in music education. Field