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 & Literature MU413OB Oboe Pedagogy & Literature MU413SX Saxophone Pedagogy & Lit. MU413VO Voice Pedagogy & 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. 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
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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 work may be required. Prerequisite: MU 352. (Spring)
MU453 Special Methods in Content Area (3) This course is designed to help students develop specific teaching skills related to their individual content areas of expertise. Students will develop a complete teacher work sample.
MU461 Composition I (1) This is an opportunity for individualized instruction in composing and/or arranging music. Prerequisite: advanced standing as a music major. (Offered when needed)
MU471 Composition II (1) This course offers continued instruction in composing and/or arranging music. Prerequisite: MU 461. (Offered when needed)
MU490 Final Project (0) MU491 Final Project or Independent Project (1) A student who wishes to do an independent project or final project should present a proposal to the instructor, describing the scope of the study or project and the method to be employed. After the instructor approves the proposal, the student will begin working on the project and will meet regularly with the instructor for guidance and evaluation. At the end of the project, the student will write a reflection recording what was experienced and what was learned during the project. Prerequisite: advanced standing as a music major. (Fall and Spring)