Sem/Music Education Research

This seminar provides opportunities for doctoral students to share their completed and in-progress research as a supportive community of emerging scholars. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with faculty on various research projects. Faculty-led discussions will include a variety of topics relevant to higher education, such as publication, job search, tenure and promotion in academia.

Community Engagement in Music

This course provides the opportunity for graduate students to immerse themselves in a project of their own design that positively impacts music students and music programs in one of the music communities that surround the University of Massachusetts. Students will be encouraged to situate their projects in urban settings and/or settings where UMass partnerships currently exist, such as the Springfield Public Schools, area Community Music Schools, etc.

Contemp Issues/Music Education

The purpose of this course is to examine current issues that impact the state of music education in schools. Topics will vary, but may include the following: advocacy, culture and community, curriculum and pedagogy, diversity, policy, and professional reform. Students will also explore in depth a topic of their choice that is relevant to their teaching situation.

Marching Band Tech

History of the marching band movement; charting and show design; judging a field show; flag, rifle, and drum major techniques. Modern trends through films and video tapes. Prerequisites: 3 semesters University or college marching band.

El Clsrm Music

With observations, micro teaching. For Music Education majors only. Teaching methods and materials for classroom music teachers. Current techniques and trends in classroom music. Use of sol-fa. Includes observations and prepracticum. Prerequisite: MUSIC-ED 191A.
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