An introduction to foundations of music education with emphasis on junior high and high school band, choir, orchestra, and jazz programs. This course explores theories of learning as applied to music and of teaching as a career. Topics include development of skills in curriculum building, lesson planning, comprehensive musicianship, reflective teaching and inquiry in music education. Practicum teaching and observing within school music programs is included throughout the semester.
MUS 392 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Advanced study of instrumental conducting techniques, emphasizing strategies for instrumental pedagogy, transposition, score reading, score study, analysis, and aural translation of the printed page. Class time is spent in lecture, discussion, demonstration, and skill refinement. Students conduct an ensemble consisting of class members during regular videotaped conducting labs, with formal and informal evaluation given by the instructor.
MUS 390 | Advanced Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Advanced study of choral conducting techniques, emphasizing strategies for choral pedagogy, vocal warm-ups, advanced meters, and recitative. Class time is spent in lecture, discussion, demonstration, and skill refinement. Students conduct an ensemble consisting of class members during regular videotaped conducting labs, with formal and informal evaluation given by the instructor. Once a week, students conduct a lab ensemble consisting of music education majors, providing an opportunity for the exploration of choral repertoire and rehearsal techniques.
MUS 388 | Concert Band
An all-university ensemble for brass, woodwind, and percussion. Performs on campus each semester.
MUS 386 | Popular Music Ensemble
This course provides students the opportunity to explore and learn about a variety of popular music genres and styles through performance in a cover band. Students will rehearse and perform songs (covers) with the ensemble taking on various roles. The ensemble will present at least one formalized concert each semester.
MUS 384 | Puget Sound Jazz Orchestra
Prepares and performs music of many jazz styles for both large bands and small combos. The jazz band plays concerts throughout the year, both on and off campus.
MUS 380 | Dorian Singers
An auditioned ensemble of women singing both accompanied and a capella literature and appearing in concert several times each semester.
MUS 378 | Voci d'Amici
Selected by audition from the Adelphian Concert Choir. Small non-conducted vocal ensemble that focuses on vocal jazz, pop, and a cappella music. Cross-listed as MUS 178/278/378.
MUS 376 | Puget Sound Singers
Mixed-voice choir whose membership varies from experienced choral singers to beginning singers. Also open to the community members. Local performances are scheduled each semester.
MUS 374 | Symphony Orchestra
Preparation and performance of works for symphony orchestra. Makes public appearances throughout the year. Tours in the Pacific Northwest.