A course in which students learn to use the basic elements of music: intervals, chords, and scales.A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST- 101 and MUST-102 or appropriate score on Music Theory Placement Exam

Practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST 101 and MUST 102 or appropriate score on Music Theory Placement Exam

Continued study of the materials of music that emphasizes writing and analysis of music of the common practice period. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-111 and MUST-112

Further practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-111 and MUST-112

Continued study of the materials of music emphasizing writing and analysis of chromatic harmonies. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-121 and MUST-122

Further practice and training in application of aural and sightsinging skills; special emphasis is given to chromaticism, triplets, and sequences. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-121, MUST-122, and MUSG-111 or their equivalents.

Continued study of the materials of music including an introduction to counterpoint, form and 20th-century techniques. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-231 and MUST-232

Further practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-231 and MUST-232

An introduction to using the computer in music.  Includes rudimentary applications of Finale and ProTools to create short projects.

Prerequisites

MUST 111 and MUST 112 as a music major or permission of the instructor

This is a voice class for students seeking a music education degree whose applied study is an orchestral/band instrument or keyboard, and who are seeking teacher licensure in Instrumental/General music.

Prerequisites

Audition for the School of Music, or permission of the instructor.

A course designed to prepare the non-brass major for teaching the brass/wind instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.

A course designed to prepare the non-woodwind major for teaching the woodwind instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.

A course designed to prepare the non-string major for teaching string instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.

A course designed to prepare the non-percussion major for teaching percussion instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.

Basic techniques of conducting simple and complex beat patterns, use of the left hand for cuing and introductory baton techniques.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of C in MUST- 121 and MUST-122

A continuation of Fundamentals of Conducting focusing on instrumental music.

Prerequisites

MUCO-330; a minimum grade of C in MUST-231 and MUST-232.

An introduction to the principles of scoring for instruments of band and orchestra, including range, technique, timbre and transposition, applying them to arranging for church and educational ensembles. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-241 and MUST-242 (or MUSB-243 and MUSB-244), or permission of instructor.

A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and musical styles in their social, political and historical contexts from c. 1700 to 1850.  The music of selected non-Western cultures forms an essential counterpoint at appropriate points in the course.

Prerequisites

MUST-121 and MUST-122.

A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and musical styles in their social, political and historical contexts from antiquity to c. 1700.  The music of selected non-Western cultures forms an essential counterpoint at appropriate points in the course.

Prerequisites

MUHL-212, MUST-231 and MUST-232

A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and music styles in their social, political and historical contexts from c. 1850 to the present time.  Exploration of the music of selected non-Western cultures is integrated at appropriate points in the course.

Prerequisites

MUHL-212, MUST-231 and MUST-232

A class designed to expose students to various types of music in the vocal, instrumental, and keyboard genres. This course is required of all music majors for seven semesters. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Prerequisites

None

A class experience designed to expose pianists to techniques and coachings on a wide variety of piano literature and functional piano skills. This course is required of all piano majors and concentrations for 7 semesters. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Prerequisites

Admission to School of Music with piano as primary instrument.

A 10-minute, juried performance at the end of four semesters of applied study on the music major's primary instrument. The student performs music of contrasting styles for a committee of music faculty. Successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Examination (UDAE) is required for admission into upper-level applied study.  For transfer students, the applied study may or may not have been done at Lee University.

Prerequisites

Two semesters of MUSA 201 or their approved equivalents

One-half hour of public recital (one hour for Bachelor of Music students). Students in Bachelor of Music degree programs will receive 1 hour of credit; all others receive no credit.

Prerequisites

Approval of Faculty Committee

Examines the roles of music in the Christian life and contemporary life in general.  The potential professional music performer, teacher, church musician, administrator, and others in the music professions will explore ways to integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into their professions and everyday lives.

Prerequisites

MUST-242 or MUSB-244, THEO-231, and MUHL-212 & 312.

A course designed to give prospective music educators an overview of the music education profession and to strengthen their understandings of the importance of music education for K-12 students. This course includes 20 clock hours of observation assignments in the public schools.

Prerequisites

None

A course designed to introduce students to the knowledge of methods, skills and strategies they will need as they become effective teachers in secondary classrooms. The course unites theory and practices by using the instructional methods of classroom discussion and presentations, simulated teaching opportunities and a teaching assignment in area schools.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Exam

An introduction to special education including historical foundations, special education law and current practice. The course will introduce all current information pertinent to those who will work with students with disabilities especially those students included in the general education classroom. Issues and trends that address techniques, strategies and procedures for working with students with disabilities will be emphasized. A summary of each category of disability will be offered as well as suggestions for accessing school and community resources.

Prerequisites

None

Principles, practices and materials for the marching band are studied including the role of marching band in the total music program, as well as: organization and maintenance, planning and executing of the field show, basic maneuvers, and rehearsal procedures.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Exam

A comprehensive study of the various techniques that are significant for the development of the concert band and orchestra: intonation, tone, blend, balance, bowings and rehearsal procedures. Appropriate music literature from beginning to advanced will be introduced.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Exam.

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-497, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-498, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses.

A seminar designed to be taken by all student teachers during their enhanced student teaching semester. The purpose is to help bridge the gap between coursework and enhanced student teaching. Discussion of a variety of topics related to instructional management and interaction is the focus of the seminar.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of all methods courses

A course designed to provide Music Education majors with an understanding of the significance of the influence of historical, philosophical and sociological factors and trends in school administration, materials and methods of instruction and the needs of the pupil and society.  Includes a 20-clock-hour service component, which requires co-requisite registration in SCED-315S.

Prerequisites

MUED-225.

This course is designed to give the prospective teacher an overview of the theoretical models of middle level education and to provide a broad overview of the historical, sociological and philosophical foundations of the American education system. Students will explore preadolescent and young adolescent characteristics, middle grades teaching, student learning, and organizational characteristics of a middle level school. Twenty hours of tutoring or observations must be completed.

Prerequisites

EDUC-199 and EDUC-299.