Preparation for and performance at University athletic functions, primarily basketball and volleyball events. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

Development of aural responsiveness to all elements of music, and of sightsinging techniques as an aid to music comprehension and performance.

An introduction to the basic materials of musical organization, focusing on music reading, rudiments of notation, pitch, scale, tonal, and rhythmic organization, melodic construction, simple harmonic vocabulary, and beginning aural training. Individual composition and improvisation exercises are used to approach much of this material. Ability to read music is not a prerequisite.

Development of personal philosophy of music education. Elements of singing posture, breathing, diction and choral tone. Demonstration of effective choral warm- ups. Beginning conducting and rehearsal keyboard skills.

The aim of this course is to introduce music education majors to the history, philosophies, and pedagogical practices of the music education profession. We will examine both the state and national standards for music education and discuss the effects and impact that current trends in education are having on the music classroom. Students will explore through readings, discussion, and field experience some of the principle components of planning and teaching music lessons. Students will then apply these concepts in practice peer teaching labs.

Development of aural responsiveness to all elements of music, and of sightsinging techniques as an aid to music comprehension and performance.

Southern Appalachian region. Vocal and instrumental, sacred and secular materials will be covered, together with the interchanges between black and white contributions.

A survey of the history of European music during the Classic and Romantic periods of the 18th and 19th centuries. Required of all music majors.

This course examines the music of a chosen country or region of the world. The study of the historical, stylistic, theoretical, and functional aspects of the music will be related to the socio- historical, philosophical and other cultural aspects of the people in that country or region.

A study of the technique and practice of fundamentals of conducting.