CERTIFICATES IN • World Music • Piano Pedagogy • Eurhythmics • 50+ nondegree courses/workshops to facilitate lifelong learning MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION Choral Instrumental Orff Schulwerk Piano Pedagogy Kodály raise the bar BRING A HIGHER STANDARD OF
PROFESSIONALISM TOMUSIC EDUCATION BY BECOMING PART OF A COMMITTED COMMUNITY OF EDUCATORS AT ST. THOMAS.
In our graduate programs, you’ll work closely with internationally recognized faculty – many of whom teach in elementary and secondary schools – to experience inspired teaching, to collaborate in creating music and movement, and to deepen your understanding of educational philosophies to reach all learners. You’ll energize your teaching by mastering new possibilities in music education, and you’ll have the foundation to earn a doctorate if you choose.
DEGREE OFFERINGS
DALCROZEMUSICIANSHIP GMUS 651 (3 credits) Kathy Thomsen, DMA 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | June 14-25
the jane frazee distinguished scholar-artist series
EdD IN LEADERSHIPWITH A CONCENTRATION INMUSIC EDUCATION
Musicianship development based on the Dalcroze approach. Study of eurhythmics (training the body in rhythm and dynamics), solfège (training the ear, eye and voice in pitch, melody and harmony using fixed- do), improvisation (combining eurhythmics and solfège according to the students’ own invention – in movement, with the voice, on an instrument) andmethods (application tools for the classroom and studio).
ADMISSIONDEADLINES Early consideration: Nov. 15 July cohort: March 15
The 2021 distinguished scholar-artist is Dr. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada , director of keyboard studies and associate professor of music at the University of St. Thomas.
MASTER OF ARTS INMUSIC EDUCATION • Choral concentration • Instrumental concentration • Kodály concentration
THE COUNTERCULTURE OF CONTEMPLATIVE EDUCATION
LATIN AMERICANMUSIC GMUS 537 (1 credit) Karen Howard, PhD 12:30-3:45 p.m. | July 6-9
• Orff Schulwerk concentration • Piano pedagogy concentration ADMISSIONDEADLINES Summer term: April 1 Fall term: July 1 Spring term: Dec. 1 Applications accepted on a rolling basis link.stthomas.edu/musicgraduate
frequentlymisunderstood andoversimplified. In this seminar we will explore the research on the benefits of mindfulness, strategies for implementing contemplative pedagogy in the music classroom and applications of mindfulness to manage performance anxiety and strengthen music-making skills. We will emphasize accessible, informed and inclusive mindfulness practices that encourage social connection, self-determination and more joyful andtransformativemusical experiences. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada is the director of keyboard studies and associate professor of music at the University of St. Thomas. A founding member of the St. Thomas Project for Mindfulness and Contemplation, she also serves as a faculty liaison for the Center for the CommonGood.Her researchinterests include contemplative practices in higher education and the performing arts, the intersection of cognitive psychology and mindfulness, and mental skills training for musicians.
Mindfulness is a counter- culture in a society that valuesbusynessandburnout as indicators of success and status. Teachers and students alike are more distracted, divided andovercommittedthananygeneration
Participants will be guided through musical experiences that cover selected musical cultures and genres from throughout Latin America including Puerto Rican plena, Mexican son jarocho, Dominicanmerengue, and Brazilian samba. This hands-on workshop is appropriate for vocal and instrumental educators who teach at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ANDOTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Kodály certificate program, OAKE-endorsed • Orff Schulwerk certificate program, AOSA-approved • Piano Pedagogy certificate • Teaching World Music certificate • Eurhythmics certificate • Nondegree studies – More than 50 courses and workshops are offered year-round to facilitate lifelong learning opportunities for music education practitioners. TUITION New reduced tuition rate of $625 per credit. For more information visit: stthomas.edu/music/graduate/tuition
before. Fortunately, our greatest resource is how we choose to direct our attention at any given time. Contemplative education is a philosophy of teaching that integrates introspection and experiential learning to develop awareness and self-understanding, to help students learn who they are, search for larger purpose for their lives, and become fully actualized human beings. Leaders in this growing field envision an education that facilitates the realization of our connection to each other, opening the heart and mind to true community, deeper insight, sustainable living and a more just and compassionate society. Although mindfulness is a recent and popular trend in Western culture, it is
MUSIC THEORY PEDAGOGY GMUS 544-02 (1 credit) Shersten Johnson, PhD 1-3:30 p.m. | July 26-30
This study of teaching techniques and current research in the field of music theory pedagogy will prepare students to teach music theory in a variety of educational settings including as part of AP Music Theory courses or as part of other classes or studio lessons.
SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS CERTIFICATION INWORLDMUSIC PEDAGOGY
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GMUS 536 (3 credits) Karen Howard, PhD 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | June 28 - July 2
AFRICANMUSIC ENSEMBLE GMUS 671 (2 credits) Sowah Mensah 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | June 14-18
Students in this intensive course will sample audio, video, print, electronic and human resources with the aim of learning as well as developing an understanding of ways to teach music of the world’s cultures. Attention will be given to learning culture through songs, movement and dance experiences, instrumental music and contextualized cultural components. Participants will be guided through recordings and curricular materials from the Smithsonian Folkways archives that fit the needs of students in knowing music and knowing culture through music.
Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., July 18, 2021 University of St. Thomas, James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall at the Anderson Student Center 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul GPME Poster Session and Reception 4:30-5:15 p.m., ASCWoulfe Foyer Master of Arts in Music Education students present posters describing research they have done. Reception open to the Jane Frazee Distinguished Scholar-Artist Series and poster session attendees.
Study of traditional African music (Ghanaian culture) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social and festive occasions, and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. All instruments provided except flute and CDs, which can be purchased in class.
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INSTRUMENTAL The Master of Arts degree with a concentration in instrumental music features coursework that applies to work with instrumental students of all ages. Our students gain pedagogical insights into instrumental pedagogy, musicianship and instrumental music learning for ensembles of all ages and ability levels. ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING GMUS 690 (3 credits) MatthewGeorge, DMA 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | June 14-25 Intensive laboratory seminar of conducting concepts and mechanics. Instruction in advanced score analysis as it relates to physical gesture and rehearsal/performance application, stylistic interpretation, rehearsal pacing and podium communication. Opportunities to conduct an instrumental ensemble during the course. Prerequisite: Advanced Instrumental Score Study and
rehearsing and conducting a choral octavo in a conducting lab setting. Prerequisite: Advanced Choral Conducting (GMUS 727) Additional course fee: $45
Musical experiences will be tailored for use at various levels, including in classes for children, youth and adults in university and community settings with occasional small group sessions to decipher and discuss applications for particular teaching contexts and aims. Enrolled participants will join together to share particular means of teaching worldmusic andwill receive documentation from the Smithsonian Institution that certifies their specialized study in world music pedagogy.
singers and choral directors with a particular focus on upper elementary through secondary choral settings.
INTERMEDIATE CHORAL CONDUCTING GMUS 726 (2 credits) G. Phillip Shoultz, DMA 12-3 p.m. | July 12-23 Designed for the intermediate choral conductor. Laboratory course with in-depth study of conducting gesture and its effect on choral sound. Individual lessons in the choral lab setting constitute a major component of this course. Score study, rehearsal techniques and performance practice issues. Additional course fee: $45
TEACHINGGUITAR AND UKULELE GMUS 544-04 (1 credit) Chris Kachian, DMA 9-11:30 a.m. | Aug. 9-13
Preparation for starting or continuing a class guitar and ukulele program. Topics include: acquiring and maintaining instruments, reviewing available texts and related materials and age-appropriate pacing of pedagogical materials and approaches. Special focus on teaching musical notations and stylistic genres common to the guitar. Designed for themiddle and high school teacher. CHORAL The Master of Arts degree with a concentration in choral music features a broad range of courses specific to the choral experience. This concentration explores effective ways to enrich the choral experience for singers in our rehearsal rooms focusing on conducting, pedagogy, repertoire and vocal development for students of all ages.
VOICE FUNDAMENTALS GMUS 676 (2 credits) 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | July 26-30
Practical training for working with pre-K to adult voices of all ranges while preserving and protecting your voice and your students’ voices for long-term use. Examination of literature and practice of appropriate techniques that foster vocal health. Various teaching approaches, from scientific to empirical, are presented and discussed. DALCROZE The St. Thomas Master of Arts in Music Education curriculumfeatureshighqualityeducationineurhythmics, solfège and improvisation and materials and methods. Dalcroze study at St. Thomas introduces students to music education that trains the body in rhythm and dynamics; trains the ear, eye and voice in pitch, melody and harmony using fixed-do; and combines eurhythmics and solfège according to the students’ own invention, while providing application tools for classroom and studio.
Literature (GMUS 687). Additional course fee: $45
CHORAL CONDUCTING LAB EXTENSION GMUS 544-01 (1 credit) G. Phillip Shoultz 3-4:15 p.m. | July 12-23 Elective laboratory course that considers the direct application and impact of physical gestures and movements in a choral setting. The course builds upon experiences covered during online courses. CHORAL LITERATURE AND ANALYSIS I GMUS 673 (2 credits) Albert Pinsonneault, DMA 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | June 14-25 Study of choral literature representing the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque style periods. Survey of historical and style evolution of major choral genres and analysis of representative works for each era. Additional course fee: $40 GLOBAL MUSIC TRADITIONS FOR CHOIR GMUS 652 (2 credits) Karen Howard, PhD 1-4:30 p.m. | June 14-25 Participants will experience singing and choral traditions from a wide variety of musical cultures. Emphasis will be placed on musical characteristics and healthy vocal techniques to achieve particular culturally specific timbres and styles. The music will hail from a variety of countries including (but not limited to) Bulgaria, Macedonia, Tahiti, Ghana and Tanzania. This course is appropriate for
ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING GMUS 727 (2 credits) G. Phillip Shoultz, DMA 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | July 12-23
For the advanced choral conductor. Laboratory course with in-depth study of conducting gesture and its effect on choral sound. Individual lessons in the choral lab setting constitute a major component of this course. Challenging SATB and treble choir pieces and choral/ orchestral repertoire. Score study, rehearsal techniques and performance practice issues. Prerequisite: Intermediate Choral Conducting (GMUS 726). Additional course fee: $45 ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING LAB GMUS 728 (1 credit) G. Phillip Shoultz, DMA 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | July 12-23 During this course, advanced choral conducting students will extend their skills by choosing, analyzing, teaching,
DALCROZEMUSICIANSHIP GMUS 651 (3 credits) Kathy Thomsen, DMA 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | June 14-25
AFRICANMUSIC ENSEMBLE GMUS 671 (2 credits) Sowah Mensah 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | June 14-18
Musicianship development based on the Dalcroze approach. Study of eurhythmics (training the body in rhythm and dynamics), solfège (training the ear, eye and voice in pitch, melody and harmony using fixed- do), improvisation (combining eurhythmics and solfège according to the students’ own invention – in movement, with the voice, on an instrument) andmethods (application tools for the classroom and studio).
Study of traditional African music (Ghanaian culture) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social and festive occasions, and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. All instruments provided except flute and CDs, which can be purchased in class.
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANSHIP PEDAGOGY GMUS 665 (3 credits) Douglas C. Orzolek, PhD
ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL III GMUS 733 (3 credits) 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 26 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 27-Aug. 6
materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems to assist students in gathering and systematizing repertoire for their personal teaching situations; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques to further students’ understanding of and practical experience in designing spiral curricula for literacy-based music education programs using inquiry-based teaching techniques.
systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades 4 and 5. Prerequisite: Kodály Level II or equivalent. Additional course fee: $45 ORFF SCHULWERK The Orff Schulwerk program is a model of innovation for Orff Schulwerk certification courses offered in the United States. The University of St. Thomas curriculum features education in subjects required by the American Orff Schulwerk Association: technique and improvisation, analysis and arranging, pedagogy, movement and recorder – all of which are highlighted in individual classes and integrated through literature study. A distinctive feature of the St. Thomas program is the opportunity for students to engage in practical application of ensemble work in a daily pedagogy hour at each level of study. ORFF SCHULWERK LEVELS I-III Faculty: Jay Broeker, Andrew Ellingsen, Mona Mann, Beth Melin Nelson andMegan Tietz GMUS 731, 732, 733 and 735 are required for M.A. Orff concentration and Orff mastery certificate students.
8 a.m.-1 p.m | June 28-July 9 (no class July 5) Examination of issues related to teaching instrumental music such as application of music learning theory to instrumental rehearsals for all levels, comprehensive musicianship, pedagogical development of the ensemble, demonstrated rehearsal techniques, long-term and short- term lesson planning and literature review.
Improvisation in diatonic modes, asymmetric meters and harmonic accompaniments; ensemble performance of all recorder voices; choreography and improvisation relative to movement and music. Prerequisite: GMUS 732 or equivalent AOSA approved course. Additional course fee: $45
ORFF CURRICULUMDEVELOPMENT GMUS 735 (2 credits) Diana Hawley 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Aug. 9-13
TEACHINGGUITAR AND UKULELE GMUS 544-04 (1 credit) Chris Kachian, DMA 9-11:30 a.m. | Aug. 9-13
Classroom application of basic Orff vocabulary, theory, sequential skills and concepts to the classroom. Implementation of typical Orff activities in learning experiences designed for elementary students. In-depth objectives for each grade; development of supporting teaching strategies and lesson plans; skills and concepts curriculum grid. Emphasis on application of studies through small-group and peer teaching. Prerequisite: Orff Levels I and II from any AOSA approved course.
Preparation for starting or continuing a class guitar and ukulele program. Topics include: acquiring and maintaining instruments, reviewing available texts and related materials and age-appropriate pacing of pedagogical materials and approaches. Special focus on teaching musical notations and stylistic genres common to the guitar. Designed for the middle and high school teacher. WORLDMUSIC FOR INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES GMUS 544-03 (1 credit) MatthewGeorge, DMA and Douglas C. Orzolek, PhD 1-3:30 p.m. | July 12-16 World music is often misrepresented in the instrumental music ensemble due to the lack of resources available to educators as well as the problems connected to the authenticity of the existing repertoire and arrangements. This course will explore the theoretical perspectives that can help music educators develop a world-inclusive instrumental music program. It will also offer students the opportunity to discover and contemplate original music for bands and orchestras from all over the world. The goal of the course is to help music educators consider how an inclusive approach to instrumental pedagogy can enrich and expand the opportunities provided by performing and rehearsing global music. KODÁLY INSTITUTE The Kodály Institute at the University of St. Thomas offers a certificate program endorsed by the Organization of AmericanKodályEducators (OAKE). Courseworkprovides high quality, intensive studies in musicianship, conducting and ensemble to enable personal growth in musicianship;
KODÁLY LEVELS I-III Faculty: Casey Barker, Nyssa Brown, Leigh Ann Garner, EdD, and Dan LeJeune
KODÁLY LEVEL I GMUS 741 (3 credits) 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 12-23
ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL I GMUS 731 (3 credits) 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 26 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 27-Aug. 6
Kodály Level I studies inmusicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades K and 1. Additional course fee: $45 KODÁLY LEVEL II GMUS 742 (3 credits) 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 12-23 Kodály Level II studies in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades 2 and 3. Prerequisite: Kodály Level I or equivalent. Additional course fee: $45 KODÁLY LEVEL III GMUS 743 (3 credits) 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 12-23 Kodály Level III studies in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval
Basic Orff elemental musicianship, including study of pentatonic melodies, ostinati, bordun accompaniments and elemental forms; soprano recorder technique; classroom application, technique and improvisation; basic movement skills, classroom application and folkdance. Additional course fee: $45
ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL II GMUS 732 (3 credits) 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 26 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | July 27-Aug. 6
PIANO PEDAGOGY The Master of Arts degree with a concentration in piano pedagogy features a broad range of courses and places emphasis on practical aspects of teaching piano to help students develop their musicianship and technical skills.
Study of pentatonic, diatonic andmodal melodies; melodic ostinato, bordun and shifting chord accompaniments; irregular and changing meters; alto recorder and classroom applications and improvisation; sequential teaching of dance forms and folk dances. Prerequisite: GMUS 731 or equivalent AOSA approved course. Additional course fee: $45
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LATIN AMERICANMUSIC GMUS 537 (1 credit) Karen Howard, PhD 12:30-3:45 p.m. | July 6-9
WORLDMUSIC FOR INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES GMUS 544-03 (1 credit) MatthewGeorge, DMA and
MUSICIANSHIP GMUS 750 (1 credit) Kathy Thomsen, DMA 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | July 6-9
The Certificate in Piano Pedagogy is a program designed for professional teachers and those wishing to enter the profession who would like to formally pursue studies in piano pedagogy and gain new ideas that will support and revitalize their teaching.
Douglas C. Orzolek, PhD 1-3:30 p.m. | July 12-16
Participants will be guided through musical experiences that cover selected musical cultures and genres from throughout Latin America including Puerto Rican plena, Mexican son jarocho, Dominicanmerengue, and Brazilian samba. This hands-on workshop is appropriate for vocal and instrumental educators who teach at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
Studies in musicianship, including systematic sight- reading, aural transcription and analytical skill development. Course is required for all Master of Arts students (not required of Kodály concentration). PERSPECTIVES INMUSIC THEORY GMUS 611 (3 credits) Shersten Johnson, PhD Mondays andWednesdays, 6-9:30 p.m. June 21-July 30 Creative construction of conceptual frameworks that blend traditional analytical techniques with recent trends in music theory scholarship. Development of methodology for the perceptual and reflective study of musical processes, style and meaning. Critical listening, score reading, composing and writing about music.
SUPERVISED TEACHING GMUS 800 (2 credits)
World music is often misrepresented in the instrumental music ensemble due to the lack of resources available to educators as well as the problems connected to the authenticity of the existing repertoire and arrangements. This course will explore the theoretical perspectives that can help music educators develop a world-inclusive instrumental music program. It will also offer students the opportunity to discover and contemplate original music for bands and orchestras from all over the world. The goal of the course is to help music educators consider how an inclusive approach to instrumental pedagogy can enrich and expand the opportunities provided by performing and rehearsing global music. MASTER OF ARTS CORE COURSES FOUNDATIONS OFMUSIC EDUCATION GMUS 608 (3 credits) Bruce Gleason, PhD Mondays andWednesdays, 6-9:30 p.m. June 21-July 30 Consideration of cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of music education through reading assignments and student presentations. INTRODUCTION TO SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCHMETHODS INMUSIC EDUCATION This course will guide students toward: comprehending research articles and methodologies that they will encounter over the course of their careers; building skills in working with library resources, database and other bibliographic materials; developing skills generally in academic writing and American written English – and particularly in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition; and provide an opportunity for initial thinking about how they will carry out their work for GMUS 890 in terms of a topic and format. GMUS 600 (3 credits) Karen Howard, PhD Online | June 14-July 23
Faculty direction and observation of each student’s teaching. Students will videotape their own piano students for the basis of the class. Prerequisite: completion of pedagogy courses WORLDMUSIC The Certificate in Teaching World Music is a program designedforthosewhowouldliketoformallypursuestudies in world music pedagogy. Learning about culture through songs, movement and dance experiences, instrumental music and contextualized cultural components is featured.
AFRICANMUSIC ENSEMBLE GMUS 671 (2 credits) Sowah Mensah 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | June 14-18
Study of traditional African music (Ghanaian culture) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social and festive occasions, and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. All instruments provided except flute and CDs, which can be purchased in class. GLOBAL MUSIC TRADITIONS FOR CHOIR GMUS 652 (2 credits) Karen Howard, PhD 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | June 14-25 Participants will experience singing and choral traditions from a wide variety of musical cultures. Emphasis will be placed on musical characteristics and healthy vocal techniques to achieve particular culturally specific timbres and styles. The music will hail from a variety of countries including (but not limited to) Bulgaria, Macedonia, Tahiti, Ghana and Tanzania. This course is appropriate for singers and choral directors with a particular focus on upper elementary through secondary choral settings.
SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS CERTIFICATION INWORLDMUSIC PEDAGOGY
GMUS 536 (3 credits) Karen Howard, PhD 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | June 28-July 2
Students in this intensive course will sample audio, video, print, electronic and human resources with the aim of learning as well as developing an understanding of ways to teach music of the world’s cultures. Attention will be given to learning culture through songs, movement and dance experiences, instrumentalmusicandcontextualizedcultural components. Participantswill be guided through recordings and curricular materials from the Smithsonian Folkways archives that fit the needs of students in knowing music and knowing culture through music. Musical experiences will be tailored for use at various levels, including in classes for children, youth and adults in university and community settings with occasional small group sessions to decipher and discuss applications for particular teaching contexts and aims. Enrolled participants will join together to share particular means of teaching world music and will receive documentation from the Smithsonian Institution that certifies their specialized study in world music pedagogy.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ARTS EDUCATION GMUS 842 (3 credits) Douglas C. Orzolek, PhD Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m. June 21-July 30 Application of philosophical theory to practical issues and problems facing the field of arts education. One of the primary goals of the course is the development of a personal philosophy of arts education. Topics include art and feeling, the creative process, aesthetic meaning, aesthetic experience, musical meaning and experiences in arts education. Please note that the primary artistic area explored will be music.
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WEEK-BY-WEEK SCHEDULE
GMUS 876-99 terms are limited to one per student. For students completing Designs Four or Five, GMUS 876 and GMUS 890 cannot be interspersed with a section 99 without approval from the advisor and director of GPME
TEACHING AND LEARNING GMUS 601 (3 credits) Douglas C. Orzolek, PhD Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m. June 21-July 30
JULY 12-16 • Advanced Choral Conducting
JUNE 14-18 • Advanced Instrumental Conducting • African Music Ensemble • Choral Literature and Analysis I • Dalcroze Musicianship • Global Music Traditions for Choir • Introduction to Scholarship and Research Methods in Music Education
• Advanced Choral Conducting Lab • Choral Conducting Lab Extension • Foundations of Music Education (cont.) • Intermediate Choral Conducting • Kodály Levels I-II-III (cont.) • Perspectives in Music Theory (cont.) • Psychological Foundations of Arts Education (cont.) • Teaching and Learning (cont.) • Topics in Music History, Literature and Theory (cont.) • World Music for Instrumental Ensembles
MA FINAL PROJECT GMUS 890 (1 credit)
Comprehensiveoverviewof learning theories, instructional theories and implications for the teaching of music to children in grades K-12. Applications of principles and concepts inherent in these theories to the teaching and learning of music. TOPICS INMUSIC HISTORY, LITERATURE AND THEORY GMUS 612 (3 credits) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m. June 21-July 30 This course explores the history and ideas surrounding American song, from works performed by voice as well as instrumental versions of songs. Topics covered will include 19th-century song, Sousa and his influence, Irving Berlin, blues, jazz, Chuck Berry and rock, musical theater, country music, women’s voices in music and ragtime. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Master of Arts in Music Education Music History and Theory Diagnostic exam.
Students enroll in the section of GMUS 890 (and 876 in the cases of Designs Four and Five) matching the project advisor’s name during the semester they write and complete their projects.
JUNE 21-25 • Advanced Choral Conducting
• Advanced Choral Conducting Lab • Choral Conducting Lab Extension • Foundations of Music Education (cont.) • Intermediate Choral Conducting • Introduction to Scholarship and Research Methods in Music Education (cont.) • Kodaly Levels I-II-III • Perspectives in Music Theory (cont.) • Psychological Foundations of Arts Education (cont.) • Teaching and Learning (cont.) • Topics in Music History, Literature and Theory (cont.) • World Music for Instrumental Ensembles JUNE 28 – JULY 2 • Foundations of Music Education (cont.) • Instrumental Musicianship Pedagogy • Introduction to Scholarship and Research Methods in Music Education (cont.) • Perspectives in Music Theory (cont.) • Psychological Foundations of Arts Education (cont.) • Smithsonian Folkways Certification in World Music Pedagogy • Teaching and Learning (cont.) • Topics in Music History, Literature and Theory (cont.) JULY 6-9 (NOCLASS JULY 5) • Foundations of Music Education (cont.) • Instrumental Musicianship Pedagogy • Introduction to Scholarship and Research Methods in Music Education (cont.) • Latin American Music Musicianship • Perspectives in Music Theory (cont.) • Psychological Foundations of Arts Education (cont.) • Teaching and Learning (cont.) • Topics in Music History, Literature and Theory (cont.)
APPLIED PERFORMANCE
JULY 19-23 • Advanced Choral Conducting (cont.)
APPLIED PERFORMANCE STUDIES GMUS 570-593 (1 credit)
• Advanced Choral Conducting Lab (cont.) • Choral Conducting Lab Extension (cont.) • Foundations of Music Education (cont.) • Intermediate Choral Conducting (cont.) • Introduction to Scholarship and Research Methods in Music Education (cont.) • Kodaly Levels I-II-III (cont.) • Perspectives in Music Theory (cont.) • Psychological Foundations of Arts Education (cont.) • Teaching and Learning (cont.) • Topics in Music History, Literature and Theory (cont.) JULY 26-30 • Foundations of Music Education (cont.) • Music Theory Pedagogy • Orff Schulwerk Levels I-II-III • Perspectives in Music Theory (cont.) • Psychological Foundations of Arts Education (cont.) • Teaching and Learning (cont.) • Topics in Music History, Literature and Theory (cont.) • Voice Fundamentals
Twelve 50-minute individual lessons: 1 credit; twelve 30-minute individual lessons: 1 credit. Arrange private lessons with the instructor BEFORE registering. Specify the instructor and duration of lessons on the course registration form or send an email to gradmusic@stthomas.edu.
GMUS 570 Harpsichord GMUS 571 Piano GMUS 572 Lute GMUS 573 Recorder GMUS 574 Voice GMUS 575 Organ GMUS 576 Flute GMUS 577 Oboe GMUS 578 Clarinet GMUS 579 Bassoon GMUS 580 Saxophone GMUS 581 Trumpet
GMUS 582 French Horn GMUS 583 Trombone GMUS 584 Euphonium GMUS 585 Tuba GMUS 586 Percussion GMUS 587 Violin GMUS 588 Viola GMUS 589 Cello GMUS 590 Double Bass GMUS 591 Guitar GMUS 592 Harp GMUS 593 Composition
DIRECTED RESEARCH GMUS 876 (0 credits)
The only occasions students register for GMUS 876 are when: (1) They have selected Designs Four or Five and are in the first semester of the process (see individual Design Four or Design Five Guidelines), or (2) when they are in a “hold” mode of not working with their advisors for a term and thus are registered for GMUS 876-99. Students will not be assessed the one-credit tuition fee for a semester in which they are not working with their advisor but instead will register for GMUS 876-99 ($75 fee assessed) during these terms.
AUG. 2-6 • Orff Schulwerk Levels I-II-III (cont.) AUG. 9-13 • Orff Curriculum Development • Teaching Guitar and Ukulele
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Active students: All students with an active St. Thomas identification number register for courses through Murphy Online. New to the University of St. Thomas or inactive identification number: Complete the registration form on the back inside cover and send it in as directed on the upper-right corner. You can also access the registration form online: link.stthomas.edu/musicgraduate.
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