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

The continuation of the work of MUS 271. Three class hours per week.

A listening survey course covering the chronological evolution of jazz from its West African and European roots, through its germination in America, to the present. Emphasis will be on the various styles and functions of jazz, particularly as they have been affected by changing social-cultural patterns during the twentieth century.

A survey of the history of music from the Twentieth century including vernacular and cultivated musical expression of the United States. Required of all music majors.

An introductory instructional media experience including basic production and utilization techniques for media materials and operation of commonly used educational media equipment. Topics include audio/video materials, notation software, music sequencing software, website design software, internet/web-based education, and electronic portfolios.

In this course, we will learn some of the basic concepts and methodologies of ethnomusicology while engaging with the styles and practices of various world musical cultures around the world, including that of China, Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, Korea, Native America, Bali and Cuba. There will also be an emphasis on performance and musical participate, community-based learning and applied ethnomusicology. We will also explore methodologies such as participant-observation, site-specific fieldwork and small-scale service activities.

Intensive study of specialized methods and materials in one of the following areas of music education: elementary and general music; piano; orchestra, band; jazz or choral. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

MUS 361 examines the philosophy, curriculum, and process involved in promoting the musical development of adolescents in upper elementary, middle, and high school through modern band programs.

Advanced conducting; emphasis on advanced rehearsal techniques with use of instructional materials and advanced music for the high school ensemble. Continuation of secondary instrument performance and group teaching. Continued observation in the public schools with options for teacher-aide assignment.

A study of techniques, styles, and trends with emphasis on drill writing, music arranging, and administrative/instructional methods as they relate to the contemporary marching band. A combination of lecture and laboratory instruction will be utilized. Prereq: Consent of instructor.