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Applied group instruction in voice for non-voice general choral Music Education majors. Further development of student's performing ability, repertoire, and principle and technique behind healthy singing. Emphasis on an introduction to vocal anatomy and physiology, application of vocal technique to choral warm-ups and instruction.

A course primarily for students with little or no previous musical knowledge or skill. Examines the relationships among music, play and self, especially with regard to children. Emphasizes activity, creativity and personal expression.

Applied group instruction in voice for non-voice general choral Music Education majors. Emphasis on methods of developing and building singing voices. Student further develops performing ability and enlarges his/her repertoire. Introduction to International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to correct diction.

Designed to enable students to accompany themselves and to lead others in the singing of simple folk and popular songs. Includes use of I, IV, V7 chords in the keys of G, C, D, E; simple strumming and finger picking; and single line melodies.

Continuation of MUED 210. Includes I, IV, V7 chords in the keys of A, F, B; secondary dominants; more advanced accompaniment patterns.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on percussion designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level II. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing and teaching competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another percussion course in its place.

Group applied instruction on cymbals, drum set, and field drums and accessories. Designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach advanced percussion to public school students.

Study human and musical developmental processes and variations, including: the impact of culture, heritage, socioeconomic level, personal health and safety, nutrition, past or present abusive or dangerous environment, and factors in the home, school, and community on students' readiness to learn. Study and implement effective practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration with peers. Includes language acquisition development and literacy development by native English speakers and students who are English language learners. Introduction to instructional planning and multiple research-validated instructional strategies for teaching students within the full range of abilities in music.

Study basic principles of educational psychology and sociology, including learning processes, motivation, communication, and classroom management. Introduction to research-validated instructional strategies for teaching students within the full range of abilities. Study the special education process and state and federal special education laws and regulations. Study of the rights and responsibilities of teachers, staff, students, parents, community members, school administrators, and others with regard to education, and the importance of productive relationships and interactions among the school, home, and community for enhancing student learning.

The course covers the basics of identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment, at the local, state, and federal levels.

The course covers the basics of identifying and dealing with students who have problems with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse problems, with an emphasis on knowledge and prevention at the local, state, and federal levels, and skill in applying that understanding to create a safe and nurturing learning environment that is free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and that fosters the health and learning of all students, and the development of a sense of community and respect for one another.

Students act as music teachers or teacher aides for approximately 40 contact hours. The requirement may be completed during the January recess, in May/June or by several other alternatives approved by the chair for Music Education/Music Therapy.

Students act as music teachers or teacher aides in middle school level settings for approximately 40 contact hours. This requirement may be completed during the January recess, in May/June or by several other alternatives approved by the area chair for Music Education/Music Therapy.

Covers instructional materials and pedagogical methods common to beginning instruction in public schools on brass instruments. Student must be enrolled simultaneously in one or more brass instrument playing classes, or should already have completed the competency requirements for trumpet and trombone.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the trumpet designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another brass instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting brass instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the trombone designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another brass instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting brass instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the French horn designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another brass instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting brass instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the tuba/euphonium designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majorswith an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another brass instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting brass instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the clarinet designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another woodwind instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting woodwind instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instrument and pedagogical approaches on the flute designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another woodwind instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting woodwind instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the oboe designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another woodwind instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting woodwind instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the bassoon designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another woodwind instrument in its place. Pre-requisite: Demonstrated playing proficient on a contrasting woodwind instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the saxophone designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another woodwind instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on a contrasting woodwind instrument through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the violin or viola designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another advanced string instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on cello/string bass through NYSSMA Level II.

Group applied instruction and pedagogical approaches on the cello or string bass designed to develop a playing competence sufficient to teach beginning students through NYSSMA Level IV. Required course for Music Education majors with an instrumental concentration. Students who already possess playing competence may examine out of the requirement and substitute another advanced string instrument in its place. Prerequisite: Demonstrated playing proficiency on violin/viola through NYSSMA Level II.

An overview of technology in one's musical life. Basic technological concepts are explored with the goal of developing self sufficiency, and the means to update knowledge and skills in music, with a focus towards utilization of technology in future teaching and study.

Overview of technology and its application to music composition, instruction, notation, performance, theory, and music education. Fundamentals of electronic music, MIDI, and computer usage.