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  • MUS 3470: Instrumental Methods II

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Advanced study of the materials and methods needed for successful teaching of instrumental music in the schools. Various philosophies of music education and curriculum development will be discussed. Extensive involvement with actual teaching of bands and orchestras in public schools is a central part of this course. Students will focus on the development of aesthetic behaviors and performance objectives for middle school/junior and senior high instrumental ensembles. Specialized ensemble techniques including jazz and chamber ensemble and solo and small ensemble contest and festival preparation in band and orchestra will be discussed. Literature for the various high school level ensembles will be reviewed and studied. In addition to administration and development of various types of instrumental ensembles, students will study chamber ensemble performance utilizing secondary instruments. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MUS 3440 with a "C" or better. Credits: 3 hours
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  • MUS 3480: Teaching and Learning in Music

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    This course is designed to teach students to write outcome statements, to plan and prepare learning activities to reach those outcomes, and to evaluate and assess the process used and outcomes. Classroom management, questioning techniques, conceptual hierarchies, sequencing techniques, program goals, short and long term goals related to program goals, and lesson planning will be discussed. Application will be in the junior high/middle school music classroom. Practicum experiences in junior high/middle school general music classroom which provide the student with opportunities to apply principles developed in the class are a part of course requirements. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MUS 3360 or MUS 3440 with a "C" or better. Credits: 3 hours
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  • MUS 3500: American Music

    4.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    A survey of 20th-Century music in the United States including concert, popular, and jazz styles. Influences of earlier American traditions and of other continents will be traced. The relationships between America's diverse modern music and its complex society will be explored. Ability to read music is not required. Credits: 4 hours
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  • MUS 3520: Non-Western Music

    4.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    A study of the traditional music of China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India and the Arabic countries, as well as of the non-literate cultures around the world, such as American Indian, Australian Aborigine, African, and Micronesian. One or several cultures will be selected for close study and a particular attempt will be made to understand the customs and attitudes of a people through their music. This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student's curriculum. Credits: 4 hours
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  • MUS 3620: Seminar in Music Composition

    4.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Original work in composition accompanied by study and analysis of advanced twentieth century compositions and creative concepts. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MUS 2630 or MUS 1000 (Composition). Credits: 4 hours
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  • MUS 3800: Psychology of Music

    2.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Physical, psychological and physiological aspects of sound and systems of tonal relationships. The effects of music on the individual and the consideration of music as a form of communication; the nature and measurement of musicality; the nature of musical memory; the underlying bases for musical taste and for aesthetic experience in music with emphasis on cultural influences. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 1000. Credits: 2 hours
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  • MUS 3810: Research in the Psychology of Music

    2.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Development and employment of research methods and techniques applied to the psychology of music. Experimental projects will be required in areas dealing with music and/or musical behavior. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MUS 3800 with a grade of "C" or better. Credits: 2 hours
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  • MUS 3830: Observation and Measurement in Music Therapy

    1.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Overview of techniques of behavior measurement and accountability paired with actual clinical observations. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MUS 2810 or concurrent. Reserve time for observation. Credits: 1 hour
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  • MUS 3850: Music for the Special Student

    1.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    This course will provide an overview of disabilities, federal and state requirements, and problems of the gifted, talented, and culturally differentiated student. Methods for providing successful music experiences will be discussed. The course will provide opportunities to plan sample strategies (including individualized) for the special student found in the music classroom. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Music Education major only. Credits: 1 hour
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  • MUS 3860: Technology in Music and Music Education

    2.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    A class to prepare students to use computers and other related tools for professional tasks in music and music education. The class will acquaint students with ethical, legal and social issues related to computer usage, and develop a background in using computers 1) for word processing, creation of graphic images, database management and spreadsheet analysis; 2) to control synthesizers and other devices for digital sampling and synthesis, composing, arranging, and performing; 3) for managing and enriching musical learning through Computer Based Instruction in music; and 4) for information exchange and communication across networks. The course fulfills the University's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Music Education major or Music major. Credits: 2 hours
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