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University of Calgary Calendar 2022-2023 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions M Music Education MUED
Music Education MUED

For more information about these courses, see the Division of Music website: arts.ucalgary.ca/schools/creative-performing-arts/music/undergraduate.

Senior Courses
Music Education 331       Conducting I
Basic conducting techniques with the use of the baton; simple and condensed scores for selected choral and instrumental works.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 211 and 225.
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Music Education 333       Conducting II
Continuation of Music Education 331; the full score and more difficult choral and instrumental works.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music Education 331.
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Music Education 341       Popular Music Pedagogy
Strategies for integrating popular music into the curriculum, including popular music listening strategies, pedagogical approaches and hand-on experience with modern band instruments including guitar, bass, keyboard, drum set, vocals and technology.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Music Education 341 and 417.04 will not be allowed.
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Music Education 343       Elementary Music Education
Strategies for teaching music at the elementary level both in schools following the Alberta curriculum and community contexts. Learning experiences will help students design lessons with a strong emphasis on music making appropriate for young learners.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Music Education 343 and 417.6 will not be allowed.
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Music Education 401       Instrumental and Band Techniques I
Performing and teaching techniques for instruments used in the schools.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music Education 331.  
Notes:
A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Music Education 403       Instrumental and Band Techniques II
Continuation of Music Education 401. Musical and practical aspects of band conducting, including teaching skills, curriculum and appropriate teaching strategies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music Education 401.
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Music Education 413       Vocal Music in the School: Teaching Methods and Materials
Introduction to a comprehensive vocal program for elementary and secondary classrooms, including teaching methods and materials.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music Education 331.
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Music Education 415       Vocal Music in the School: Curriculum and Teaching Strategies
Continuation of Music Education 413. Musical and practical aspects of vocal music in the classroom, including teaching skills, curriculum and appropriate teaching strategies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music Education 331.       
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Music Education 417       Topics in Music Education
Various topics such as advanced band techniques and literature, choral techniques and literature, philosophy and foundation of music education or jazz for the classroom.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2) or (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 213.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Music Education 417.04 and 341 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Education 419       Topics in Music Education
Various topics such as technology in the classroom, community music practices, curricular design, educational philosophy and world music pedagogy.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (1.5-0)
Notes:
Normally offered over a six-week period.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Education 555       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected music education area.
Course Hours:
3 units; (12-36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Lead, Music.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Graduate Courses
Music Education 655       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected music education area.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Education 671       Selected Topics in School Music
Selected topics with emphasis upon practical application relevant to the field of music education. Various topics are regularly offered under this title, such as early childhood, Kodaly pedagogy, administration of school music programs and techniques of school music supervision.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Education 695       Practicum in School Music I
Practical application of teaching techniques studied in graduate level school music courses. Will include various topics such as early childhood, Kodaly, choral and instrumental.
Course Hours:
3 units; (2-4)
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Music Education 697       Practicum in School Music II
Continuation of Music Education 695.
Course Hours:
3 units; (2-4)
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Music Education 755       Independent Study
Individual directed study in an area of Music Education (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Education 771       Selected Topics in Music Education
Selected topics with emphasis upon practical application relevant to the field of Music Education. Possible topics may include early childhood musical development, Kodaly pedagogy, folk music studies, choral and instrumental pedagogy and the role of new technologies within the discipline.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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