PY.510 (Music Education)

An overview of music teaching as a profession, including an examination of contemporaryphilosophical and pedagogical trends in music education as well as roles and attitudes ofthe elementary and secondary school music teacher.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

This course is intended for all non-vocal emphasis, music education majors. This course will cover the basics of learning how to breathe and phonate correctly while singing and speaking. Additionally, students will learn the anatomy of the vocal mechanism, how the body works to produce sound, and vocal faults frequently experienced by teachers. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge of how to breathe, phonate, and resonate correctly to better participate in degree-required classes, prepare for their practicums, and inform their teaching practices.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only

Study of the trumpet, trombone, horn, and tuba with an emphasis on methods and materialsfor the instruction of beginners in the public school setting.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Study of the clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone with emphasis on methods and materials for instruction of beginners in the public school setting.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Study of the trumpet, clarinet, and violin to familiarize guitarists, vocalists, and pianists with fundamental concepts of brass, woodwind, and stringed instrument playing. Also includes elementary pedagogy related to those instruments.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Study of the percussion instruments. Emphasis is on playing techniques, percussion notation,and diagnosis of student problems. Also included are basic maintenance and repairprocedures.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Development of conducting skills and rehearsal strategies appropriate to the secondary school choir. Also includes methods of teaching singing in the large ensemble setting.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Development of conducting skills and rehearsal strategies appropriate to the secondaryschool band/orchestra. Also includes methods of teaching wind, string, and percussionplaying in the large ensemble setting. Open to majors only.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

An eclectic approach to teaching vocal and general music in elementary and middle school. Includes organization of instruction, selection of appropriate materials, theories of learning, childhood development, and basic guitar instruction. Observation and guided teaching in local schools are required. Open to majors only.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Progressive Methods: Instrumental Music is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop and refine instrumental music teaching skills, strategies, and progressive techniques through teaching experiences in remote and/or in-person classroom and rehearsal settings in the public schools. Educational Psychology Content is now covered in Literacy in the Content Areas I and II. Along with best practices in pedagogy for specific instruments and voice, the weekly practicum experiences will include knowledge and practical application of learning theories, classroom management strategies and development of lesson plans with integrated literacy in the content area knowledge. The Guitar Skills component emphasizes strategies for group class instruction at the secondary level while continuing to develop guitar skills for effective modeling.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

A performance-based approach to teaching vocal and general music in secondary schoolsand continued study of an eclectic approach to teaching general music. Includes principlesof secondary education, organization of instruction, selection of appropriate materials, theoriesof learning, and adolescent development. Observation and guided teaching in localschools included. Open to majors only.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Study of the violin, viola, cello, and double bass with emphasis on methods and materials for instruction of beginners in the public school setting.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Development of conducting skills and rehearsal strategies appropriate to the secondary school choir. Also includes methods of teaching singing in the large ensemble setting.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Development of conducting skills and rehearsal strategies appropriate to the secondaryschool band/orchestra. Also includes methods of teaching wind, string, and percussionplaying in the large ensemble setting. Open to majors only.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.;Completion of previous course required, PY.510.238[C].

Distribution Area: P, Y

Supervised student teaching in public schools daily for one semester (8 weeks in elementary, 7 weeks in secondary).

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

An overview of inclusive teaching strategies for music educators centered on universal design, accessibility, and intersectionality, framed through a disability justice lens.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Licensure and Capstone Seminar guides students through the process of completing the requirements to be a licensed music educator in Maryland and understanding its reciprocity in other locales. It also aids students in preparing for the employment search in music education by helping them create and polish a Music Education Capstone portfolio.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Concomitant with 411, the seminar is devoted to discussion of problems related to teaching music in the schools. Special emphasis is on practices in the secondary school.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

This course introduces major learning theories, such as behaviorism, social cognitivism, information processing, cognitive learning, and constructivism. It explores the application of selected theories to music in elementary and secondary schools, as well as private lesson environments. It covers motivation, reinforcement, and self-regulation strategies that support constructive behavior change in the music classroom. Students begin to identify their philosophy of music teaching and learning in various contexts. Students produce lesson plans that apply various learning theories appropriate for music instruction. 2.0 credits

Distribution Area: P, Y

This core graduate course prepares students to design and present an original thesis proposal in music education. Students learn to identify researchable topics, engage with relevant literature, and develop a clear methodological framework. Through weekly assignments, annotated bibliography development, and a final multimodal presentation, students gain essential skills in independent inquiry and proposal writing. The course culminates in a thesis proposal package that can be shared with potential committee members for feedback and future development.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

A seminar on historical and philosophical perspectives of music education. Includes the study of the history of music education in the United States and various philosophies of music education. Offered in alternate years.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Supervision and Curriculum Development is designed to examine the role of the music supervisor or department coordinator in the public schools including issues concerning curriculum, class scheduling, staff supervision/evaluation/improvement of instruction, budgets, public relations and research problems in planning and executing a modern program. The course includes the development of curriculum guides and materials with specific focus on individual areas of interest.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Students enrolled in Music Education Independent Study are interested in a Music Education topic, skill development, or specific area of research that is not currently offered as Peabody course. Each student is expected to share the area of interest with the instructor and develop a set of objectives that will guide their work during the semester. The instructor will help the student delineate the topic and provide feedback and guidance, as needed. The Method of Assessment for your independent work will be established early in the semester. Completion of the project or paper by Week 12 of the semester will allow adequate time for feedback and opportunity for the student to revise for an improved grade, if desired.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

Observation and guided teaching in a variety of settings, designed to enhance and expand the teaching skills of the practicing educator. Includes individualized video-taping of teaching demonstrations and follow-up conferences. Practicum experiences are arranged according to student interests and needs and may include teaching and supervisory internships.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Music Education majors only.

Additional research for the Music Education thesis.

Prerequisite(s): Music Education majors only.