Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30107

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 110

Online

  Angela Kasper

Students in this course will experience creative, engaging ways to present choral music to their ensembles. The course is designed to show process-driven techniques for teaching performance repertoire that simultaneously improve choristers’ musicianship skills and musical understandings. We will explore choral analysis from a pedagogical lens, building our evolving choral curriculum through compositional elements found in the music we perform. These techniques keep all singers engaged throughout our rehearsals, reducing the amount of time needed for note learning of individual voice parts. Applicable for all choral teachers working with children and youth (grades 4 – 12) as well as those with community and church choirs. Additional topics for discussion include: a sequence for part singing, daily rehearsal planning and long-term planning, guidelines for choosing repertoire, encouraging student creativity and decision making, and tricks of the trade that improve the beauty of our music making.

2 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30108

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 120

Online

  Karen Howard

Audio, video, print, electronic, and human resources will be sampled in this intensive course, with the aim of learning as well as developing and understanding of ways to teach music of the world's cultures. Attention will be given to learning culture through songs, movement and dance experiences, instrumental music, and contextualized cultural components. Participants will be guided through recordings and curricular materials from the Smithsonian Folkways archives that fit the needs of students in knowing music (and knowing culture through music). Musical experiences will be tailored for use at various levels, including in classes for children, youth and adults in university and community settings, with occasional small group sessions to decipher and discuss applications for particular teaching contexts and aims. Enrolled participants will join together to share particular means of teaching world music, and will receive documentation from the Smithsonian Institution that certifies their specialized study in World Music Pedagogy.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30109

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL30A

Online

  Patrick O'Keefe

Participants will be guided through musical experiences that cover selected cultures and genres from throughout Latin America, including potential genres such as: Cuban rumba, Mexican son jarocho, Peruvian festejo, and Brazilian samba and maracatu. This hands-on course is appropriate for vocal and instrumental educators who teach at any level from elementary through secondary.

2 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30209

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Schoenecker Center 106

  Skye McManus

Designed as both an introductory experience and a refresher course, students will participate in eurhythmics, solfège, improvisation, and plastique animée for themselves as adult musicians, and for the students whom they teach. Offered in cooperation with the American Eurhythmics Society.

1 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30110

In Person | Grad Perf. - 30 Min. Lesson

St Paul: Brady Educational Center

Instructor: TBD

Register for this section if you wish to take 30-minute lessons on any instrument. The Graduate Music Coordinator will contact you to discuss your preferred area of study and ensure that an instructor is available. Once these details are confirmed, you will be registered for the section of Performance Studies that has been assigned to your instructor.

1 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30111

In Person | Grad Perf. - 50 Min. Lesson

St Paul: Brady Educational Center

Instructor: TBD

Register for this section if you wish to take 50-minute lessons on any instrument. The Graduate Music Coordinator will contact you to discuss your preferred area of study and ensure that an instructor is available. Once these details are confirmed, you will be registered for the section of Performance Studies that has been assigned to your instructor.

1 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30158

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Karen Howard

This course presents a survey of current and past research trends in music, while also developing applied engagement with techniques of design and data analysis.  The aim is to provide points of connection between possible practice and research. Students in this course will read, summarize, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative research in music education and related fields; define and apply basic terminology about research methods and designs used in music education; practice the components of conducting research; and design a research proposal.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30159

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 111

  Sarah Minette

Comprehensive overview of learning theories, instructional theories and implications for the teaching of music to children in grades K-12. Applications of principles and concepts inherent in theories to the teaching and learning of music.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30160

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 111

Online

  Karen Howard

This course is designed to introduce the four domains of social justice in education: identity, diversity, justice, and action. Considerations of engendering empathy, developing a critical consciousness, and crafting a more socially just education are central to the seminar. As a result of the course, students will: develop a working understanding and vocabulary of the social movements in education leading to the current state of diversity; draft a refurbished approach to selecting repertoire that is based on a reflective and inclusive definition of quality; and create meaningful teaching and learning experiences that embody the underlying tenets of identity, diversity, justice, and action.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30161

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 110

  Bruce Gleason

Consideration of cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of music education through reading assignments and student presentations. Introduction to academic writing, research and scholarship in music education.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30162

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 111

  Shersten Johnson

Creative construction of conceptual frameworks that blend traditional analytical techniques with recent trends in music theory scholarship. Development of methodology for the perceptual and reflective study of musical process, style and meaning. Critical listening, score reading, composing and writing about music.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30163

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Schoenecker Center LL06

Online

  Adrian Davis

Diverse musics and experiences are often misrepresented in the instrumental music ensemble due to the lack of resources available to educators as well as the problems connected to the authenticity of the existing repertoire and arrangements. This course will explore the theoretical perspectives and practical approaches that can help music educators develop a more inclusive instrumental music program. The course will offer students the opportunity to discover and contemplate original music for bands and orchestras from all over the world. In addition, experiences with different types of instrumental ensembles will be provided. The goal of the course is to help music educators consider how an inclusive approach to instrumental pedagogy can enrich and expand the opportunities provided by performing and rehearsing diverse music.

2 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30164

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Karen Howard

This course explores traditional and contemporary music as a social and communal activity within multiple East Asian cultures including Japan, China, and Korea. It employs an anthropological and ethnomusicological approach that analyzes music in cultural context rather than solely as an object of art. Pedagogical strategies and curricular innovations will be developed with attention to avoiding appropriation and othering while aiming toward equity within a more socially just music education. Additionally, each student will select an additional music culture within East Asia to study across the semester.

2 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30165

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 120

Online

  Sowah Mensah

Study of traditional African music (Ghanian culture) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social & festive occasions and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. All instruments provided, except flute.

2 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30166

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 110

  George Shoultz

Study of choral literature representing the Classic, Romantic and Twentieth Century style periods. Survey of historical and style evolution of major genres and analysis of representative works for each era.

2 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30167

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Schoenecker Center LL06

  Matthew George

This course is designed to propel students to consider repertoire beyond what is written in the United States and beyond the traditional canon.  While repertoire covered in this class will include music from the U.S. and the Western Eurocentric world, students will have the opportunity to explore repertoire from a broad range of cultures and traditions. Composers and conductors from multiple countries and cultures will serve as guest speakers. They will explain how wind band and orchestral repertoire is composed and performed in their areas.  Students will also engage in their own research of repertoire appropriate for their specific purposes in teaching and performing in their school environments.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30171

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 120

  Meg Tietz, Michael Vasquez, Mary Beth Alexander, Mona Mann

Basic Orff elemental musicianship, including study of pentatonic melodies, ostinati, bordun accompaniments and elemental forms; soprano recorder technique, classroom application, and improvisation; basic movement skills and classroom application; folk dance.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30173

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 105

  Meg Tietz, Michael Vasquez, Mona Mann

Study of pentatonic, diatonic and modal melodies; melodic ostinato, bordun and shifting chord accompaniments; irregular and changing meters; alto recorder, classroom applications and improvisation; sequential teaching of dance forms and folk dances. Prerequisite: GMUS 732 or equivalent. Maximum 30 students.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30175

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL07

  Meg Tietz, Michael Vasquez, Jay Broeker, Mona Mann

Improvisation in diatonic modes, asymmetric meters and harmonic accompaniments; ensemble performance of all recorder voices; choreography and improvisation relative to movement and music. Maximum 24 students. Prerequisite: GMUS 732 or consent of Orff director.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30176

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 120

Online

  Diana Hawley

Classroom application of basic Orff vocabulary, theory, sequential skills and concepts to the classroom. Implementation of typical Orff activities in learning experiences designed for elementary students. In-depth objectives for each grade; development of supporting teaching strategies, orchestrations and lesson plans; skills and concepts curriculum grid. Emphasis on application of studies through small-group and peer teaching. Prerequisite: Orff Level I from any OASA approved course.

2 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30177

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 120

  Leigh Ann Garner, Mari Scott

Kodaly level I studies in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification & retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades K and 1.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30178

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL03

  Leigh Ann Garner, Mari Scott, Becca Buck, Casey Barker

Kodály Level II studies in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification & retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy & instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades two and three. Prerequisite: Kodály Level I (GMUS 741) or equivalent.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30180

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL07

  Leigh Ann Garner, Casey Barker, Becca Buck, Mari Scott

Kodály Level III studies in musicianship and choral ensemble ; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy & instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades four and five. Prerequisite: Kodály Level II (GMUS 742) or equivalent.

3 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30181

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 120

  Kathy Thomsen

Studies in musicianship to enrich students' inner hearing, strengthening the connection between written notation and sound.

1 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30583

In Person | Directed Study

St Paul: In Person

  Karen Howard

Required for all students who are working with their supervisor on the thesis.

0 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30182

In Person | Dissertation/Thesis

St Paul: Brady Educational Center

  Karen Howard

Required for all students completing thesis work and filing for graduation.

1 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30361

In Person | Dissertation/Thesis

St Paul: Brady Educational Center

  George Shoultz

Required for all students completing GMUS 876 thesis work and filing for graduation.

1 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30183

In Person | Dissertation/Thesis

St Paul: Brady Educational Center

  Sarah Minette

Required for all students completing thesis work and filing for graduation.

1 Credits

Subject: Music Education (Grad) (GMUS)

CRN: 30462

In Person | Dissertation/Thesis

St Paul: No Room

  Diana Hawley

Required for all students completing GMUS 876 thesis work and filing for graduation.

1 Credits