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ME 101: Introduction to Music Education
2 cr.
An introduction to the music education profession, Pre-K-12. Topics include the role of the Christian teacher, curricular expectations, historical and philosophical underpinnings of Christian and public school music teaching, an introduction to methods of music teaching, and professional opportunities such as Kindermusik, multi-cultural musical missions, and music retailing. Includes observations of various music learning situations.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 3:00–3:50 | FA 11 |
ME 201: Introduction to Technology in Music Education
2 cr.
An overview of current technologies as they relate to music education. Topics include computer and internet awareness, productivity software, MIDI sequencing, an introduction to digital audio recording and editing, notation software, and computer-assisted instruction. Applications include Microsoft Office Suite, Audacity, Logic, and Finale.
Prerequisites: Mu 101, MT 106.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 10:00–10:50 | FA 17 |
ME 202: Notation in Music Technology I
2 cr.
Fundamentals of music typesetting including an overview of standard notation programs for the computer, with emphasis on Finale.
Prerequisite: ME 201.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 3:00–3:50 | FA 17 |
ME 211: Violin/Viola Class
1 cr.
An introduction to each instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 391.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 9:00–9:50 | FA119 |
ME 212: Cello/Bass Class
1 cr.
An introduction to each instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 391.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 9:00–9:50 | FA119 |
ME 213: Clarinet Class
1 cr.
An introduction to the instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only .
Corequisite: ME 392.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 2:00–2:50 | FA120 |
ME 214: Flute Class
1 cr.
An introduction to the instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 392.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 2:00–2:50 | FA120 |
ME 215: Cornet Class
1 cr.
An introduction to the instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 392.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 2:00–2:50 | FA119 |
ME 216: Trombone Class
1 cr.
An introduction to the instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 392.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 2:00–2:50 | FA119 |
ME 217: Percussion Methods
1 cr.
An introduction to each instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 392.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 2:00–2:50 | FA122 |
| 2 | W | 2:00–2:50 | FA122 |
ME 219: Guitar Class
1 cr.
The fundamentals of guitar playing techniques useful in music classes; reading tablature notation, accompanying singing by ear and strumming patterns. Open to Music Education majors only.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 3:00–3:50 | FA 11 |
ME 301: Voice Methods for Choral Directors
2 cr.
Philosophy and methods for teaching vocal technique in a choral rehearsal. Topics include vocal pedagogy, choral blend and balance, rehearsal techniques, and choral diction. Extensive in-class conducting.
Prerequisite: MT 205.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 2:00–2:50 | FA120 |
ME 307: Elementary School Music
2 cr.
Materials, methods, and procedures for the teaching of music in the primary and intermediate grades. Also includes selection, evaluation and use of educational software as well as guidelines for relating the child to music and for providing a balanced music education curriculum. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:00–9:50 | FA 11 |
ME 308: Secondary School Music
2 cr.
Materials, methods and procedures for the teaching of music in the junior and senior high schools. The place of music in the life of the adolescent; class instruction in voice, band and orchestral instruments; and the changing voice, voice testing, part-singing and articulation of music education between the elementary and secondary levels. Methods of teaching the students to read the literature in the subject are emphasized. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–8:50 | FA 11 |
ME 312: Double Reed Class
1 cr.
An introduction to the instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 392.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 2:00–2:50 | FA230 |
ME 313: Saxophone Class
1 cr.
An introduction to the instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only .
Corequisite: ME 392.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ME 314: Euphonium/Tuba Class
1 cr.
An introduction to each instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only.
Corequisite: ME 392.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ME 315: Horn Class
1 cr.
An introduction to the instrument with emphasis on practical playing experience. Materials and techniques for elementary and intermediate levels. Students enrolled in this class will also enroll in a one-hour, no-credit lab practicum which meets once each week. Open to Music Education majors only .
Corequisite: ME 392.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 2:00–2:50 | FA232 |
ME 391: Lab Orchestra
0 cr.
Practical application of techniques and performance skills developed in string instrument classes. Students study and perform music from current string methods as well as beginning- and intermediate-level string ensemble literature. Open to Music Education majors only.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | F | 9:00–9:50 | FA119 |
ME 392: Lab Band
0 cr.
Practical application of techniques and performance skills developed in brass, woodwind and percussion instrument classes. Students study and perform music from current band methods as well as beginning- and intermediate-level band literature. Open to Music Education majors only.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | F | 2:00–2:50 | FA119 |
ME 401: Instrumental Director Methods
2 cr.
Techniques needed by the band and orchestra director to establish and maintain the school instrumental program: recruiting, program organization, band budgeting and finance, instrument purchasing and repair, rehearsal procedure, concert programming, and planning physical facilities. Integrated laboratory experience in Lab Band or Lab Orchestra.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:00–9:50 | FA120 |
ME 402: Choral Director Methods
2 cr.
Techniques of choral ensemble development, organization and administration with attention to recruiting singers, audition procedures, rehearsal planning, developing ensembles, motivation and discipline, and promoting the values of choral participation to parents and administrators.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ME 501: MIDI & Digital Audio Production Techniques
2 cr.
Advanced Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing techniques and an introduction to digital audio editing and production in Logic and Protools environments.
Prerequisite: ME 201.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ME 505: Instrument Repair for School Musicians
2 cr.
A practical study of the tools, supplies, parts, techniques, and resources used in the maintenance and repair of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ME 522: Music for Exceptional Learners
2 cr.
A study of the characteristics of exceptional learners in order to determine the best possible music learning experiences within the boundaries of their exceptionality. Particular emphasis is given to research literature on exceptional learners. Musical activities are suggested and explored, and a practicum is required for each student.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 8:00–8:50 | FA 11 |