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This course introduces students to the basics of expressive conducting techniques for instrumental ensembles, including score study and performance program planning.

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This course explores principles and practices fundamental to the learning and teaching of music. Topics include philosophical bases for teaching music, psychological foundations of musical learning and an overview of major figures and concepts in learning theory as they relate to music curriculum guidelines and standards.

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This course addresses practical aspects of teaching music in an elementary school setting, including pedagogical issues surrounding different current methodologies, additional focus on music learning within a Kodaly context, and the place of music within the school culture. Lab hours will focus on peer teaching activities and observation.

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This course explores different approaches to music education in junior and senior high school settings, with emphasis on methods and materials for instrumental, choral, and general music classes. Pedagogical issues include the balance between aural and notational approaches to music, and the integration of performance with music theory, musicology and composition. Practical issues include curriculum development and implementation, plus the operation of a music program, including instrumentation, facilities, and music library organization. Lab hours will focus on peer teaching activities and observation.

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This course is designed to assist the student and future teacher in developing the necessary skills, techniques, knowledge and teaching methods for the trumpet as part of a Secondary Music Education focus.

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This course is designed to assist the student and future teacher to develop the necessary skills, techniques, knowledge and teaching methods for French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba as part of a Secondary Music Education focus.

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This course is designed to assist the student and future teacher in developing the necessary skills, techniques, knowledge and teaching methods for woodwind instruments including the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and saxophone as part of a Secondary Music Education focus.

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This course is designed to assist the student and future teacher in developing the necessary skills, techniques, knowledge and teaching methods for percussion instruments including the snare drum, keyboard percussion instruments, timpani, drum kit and the primary auxiliary instruments used in symphonic bands and orchestras as part of a Secondary Music Education focus.

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This course is designed to assist the student and future teacher in developing the necessary knowledge and techniques to teach the common musical instruments found in an elementary educational setting. These instruments include recorder, ukulele, Orff instrumentarium and various percussion instruments, as part of an Elementary Music Education focus.

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This one-hour-per-week tutorial course teaches pianists to teach piano effectively and includes studio business modelling and other practical aspects of the piano teacher's career. Recommended for all piano students.

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A continuation of MUSI 489. This one-hour-per-week tutorial course teaches pianists to teach piano effectively and includes studio business modelling and other practical aspects of the piano teacher's career. Recommended for all piano students.

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