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  • MUED 590: Clinical Experience I

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Student teaching is the culminating experience of the undergraduate Music Education program. It provides the student with the opportunity to observe professional music teachers and to participate in the music education program of the school. The student teaching semester is divided into two segments, one at the elementary level (K-6) and the other at the secondary level. These are interchangeable. At some point during these placements the student teacher will have experience with general, vocal/choral, and instrumental music instruction. The student teacher is expected to participate in planning and teaching lessons in all of these areas. The Practicum is a seminar scheduled concurrently with Student Teaching. Led by university faculty, students will discuss a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: teaching strategies, learning theory, classroom and rehearsal management techniques, community resources, and other pre- professional concerns. Must be taken concurrently with MUU 592 Practicum.
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  • MUED 591: Methods of Research

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides an introduction to a wide-range of research methods and provides graduate students with the knowledge they need to begin the process of collecting, analyzing and reporting data. In addition, students will examine their own research lens and biases and develop the critical thinking skills needed to analyze and comprehend research reports.
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  • MUED 592: Clinical Experience II

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Student teaching is the culminating experience of the undergraduate Music Education program. It provides the student with the opportunity to observe professional music teachers and to participate in the music education program of the school. The student teaching semester is divided into two segments, one at the elementary level (K-6) and the other at the secondary level. These are interchangeable. At some point during these placements the student teacher will have experience with general, vocal/choral, and instrumental music instruction. The student teacher is expected to participate in planning and teaching lessons in all of these areas. The Practicum is a seminar scheduled concurrently with Student Teaching. Led by university faculty, students will discuss a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: teaching strategies, learning theory, classroom and rehearsal management techniques, community resources, and other pre-professional concerns. Must be taken concurrently with MUU 592 Practicum.
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  • MUED 595: Graduate Seminar in Music Education

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides opportunities for students nearing completion of the requirements for the M.Ed. in Music Education to reflect upon and refine their perspectives regarding the history, theories, goals, research and contemporary practices in the field of music education. Each perspective is investigated by analyzing issues of the learner's professional identity with attention to working with diverse communities. Drawing upon insights and understandings gleaned from their course of study, additional readings, and contributions of seminar participants, seminar participants will develop an integrative product (a thesis or portfolio for national board certification) that documents their professional growth and development to this point in the program and puts forward implications for continued practice.
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  • MUPF 122: Class Guitar I

    1.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to develop basic skills playing the acoustic guitar, such as simple chords, strumming patterns, fingerstyle and plectrum skills. Song styles and structures will be studied that the guitar is typically called on to play as an accompaniment instrument. This class is appropriate for students with little or no guitar experience.
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  • MUPF 222: Class Guitar II

    1.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This is a continuation of MUPF 122 Class Guitar I where students gain a broader understanding of the guitar and its role in American popular music, with concentration on the electric guitar in various styles including rock, blues, rockabilly, and rhythm and blues. Students develop basic skills playing the electric guitar such as transposable bar chords, major and minor pentatonic scales, upper string triads and sight reading in the closed positions.
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  • MUPF 228: Recording Ensemble

    1.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    The Recording Ensemble is designed to trace the steps of the music production process from the creation of a demo through distribution. Students will be trained in the art of recording live band tracks and live instrumental and/or vocal overdubs in a variety of musical styles explored over multiple semesters. Students will use software instruments and audio recordings to create original electronic sounds and musical productions in a variety of styles. Students learn the proper terminology to address recording engineers before, during, and after each session. Students will work together to help create, rehearse, record, manage, and market a professionally recorded demo. Throughout the development of each project, students will gain an understanding of releasing a musical product to online and physical retailers.
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  • MUPF 229: Applied Jazz Instruction

    1.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Instruction one half hour per week in voice, keyboard, guitar, drum set, saxophone, electric and/or acoustic bass, trumpet, trombone, vibes. This instruction will be offered consistent with student demand, availability of faculty and facilities. This course is repeatable for credit, including in the same semester, up to 99 times.
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  • MUPF 230: Chamber Ensemble

    1.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course will provide students with opportunities to engage in live music-making experiences in a variety of small ensemble settings. Faculty members will instruct and coach students in appropriate aspects of musicianship and the development of performance skills as is appropriate for the type of ensemble.
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  • MUPF 231: String Ensemble

    1.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Ensemble instruction may be elected only with the permission of the instructor. Ensemble instruction: One hour per week in string, woodwind, brass, percussion, jazz, and vocal ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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