Subject	Course Number	Long Course Title	Description
MUEP	120	Basic Audio Recording	Fundamentals of audio recording, providing a basic knowledge of essential recording theory, skills, and techniques.
MUEP	190	Tutorial in Music Pedagogy
MUEP	195	Internship in Music Pedagogy	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MUEP	199	Independent Study in Music Pedagogy	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.
MUEP	201	Introduction to Music Education	An introduction to philosophy of music education and the principles of learning theory adn pedagogy, as applied to the private lesson, instrumental and choral ensembles, and general music classroom. Includes directed reading and discussion, observation of experienced teachers, and in-class teaching. Successful completion of this course is required prior to admission to the music education areas of general, choral/general, instrumental, and instrumental/general.
MUEP	230	Voice for Instrumental Music Educators	An introduction to singing technique, voice use, and health. Consists of lectures and private lessons.
MUEP	231	Vocal Proficiency and Pedagogy I, II	An introduction to and practicum on the basics of vocal technique and pedagogy. Emphasis on techniques of breathing, phonation, and vowel formation and the building of resonance and range. Two-term sequence, taken in conjunction with MUEN 270 (students may elect to substitute MUEN 275 or MUEN 272, by audition). 1 unit per term.
MUEP	232	Vocal Proficiency and Pedagogy I, II	An introduction to and practicum on the basics of vocal technique and pedagogy. Emphasis on techniques of breathing, phonation, and vowel formation and the building of resonance and range. Two-term sequence, taken in conjunction with MUEN 270 (students may elect to substitute MUEN 275 or MUEN 272, by audition). 1 unit per term.
MUEP	240	General Music Methods I	Philosophy, principles, and procedures of early childhood music education, grades pre-K-3. Includes basic musicianship skills, understanding and implementation of Kodály, Orff, and Dalcroze methodologies. Laboratory observations and experiences with young children.
MUEP	245	Instrumental Pedagogy	An introduction to individualized instrumental instruction. Directed reading and discussion concerning instrumental technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers. May be repeated for credit.
MUEP	250	High String Pedagogy I	An introduction to violin and viola teaching for elementary-level students. Directed reading and discussion concerning technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers.
MUEP	251	High String Pedagogy II	An introduction to violin and viola teaching for intermediate- and advanced-level students. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers.
MUEP	252	Cello Pedagogy	An introduction to cello teaching. Directed reading and discussion concerning technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers.
MUEP	260	Wind Pedagogy	An introduction to individualized wind instrument instruction. Directed reading and discussion concerning wind instrument technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers.
MUEP	261	Flute Pedagogy	An introduction to teaching the flute. Directed reading and discussion concerning technique and pedagogy, learning theory, and lesson planning. Includes supervised teaching of private lessons and observation of experienced teachers.
MUEP	301	Piano Pedagogy I	An introduction to piano teaching. Study of learning process and teaching methods and materials. Work with lesson and curriculum planning and instructional techniques for both groups and individuals, from average-age beginners through intermediate-level students. Required observation of experienced teachers and supervised teaching.
MUEP	302	Piano Pedagogy II	An introduction to piano teaching. Study of learning process and teaching methods and materials. Work with lesson and curriculum planning and instructional techniques for both groups and individuals, from average-age beginners through intermediate-level students. Required observation of experienced teachers and supervised teaching.
MUEP	303	Piano Pedagogy III	An introduction to piano teaching. Study of learning process and teaching methods and materials. Work with lesson and curriculum planning and instructional techniques for both groups and individuals, from average-age beginners through intermediate-level students. Required observation of experienced teachers and supervised teaching.
MUEP	305	Jazz Pedagogy	Structured to prepare teachers of elementary, middle school, and high school students. Jazz education philosophies, teaching improvisation/aural skills/interaction, fostering composition/arranging in the school program, small group development, large ensemble rehearsal techniques, repertoire/ programming, and public presentation.
MUEP	307	Orchestration for the Music Educator	An overview of woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instrument families, with discussion of solutions to common problems encountered when dealing with these instruments.
MUEP	308	String Pedagogy for Music Educators	A course for students seeking instrumental music teacher certification whose major emphasis is strings. Topics include study of several major string pedagogy concepts, including those of Suzuki, Rolland, and Rabin.
MUEP	310	Brass Techniques	An introduction to the teaching of brass instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Theoretical and practical playing knowledge of all brass instruments required. Discussion and evaluation of method, materials, and literature.
MUEP	315	Percussion Techniques	An introduction to the teaching of percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Theoretical and practical playing knowledge of all percussion instruments required. Required observation, discussion, and evaluation of method, materials, and literature.
MUEP	321	Woodwind Techniques I	A study of the woodwind instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Laboratory fee.
MUEP	322	Woodwind Techniques II	A study of the woodwind instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to school music. Laboratory fee.
MUEP	331	String Techniques I	Class instruction in all bowed string instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to string classes in elementary and secondary schools. Non-sequential; can be taken in either order.
MUEP	332	String Techniques II	Class instruction in all bowed string instruments, with emphasis on teaching principles and their application to string classes in elementary and secondary schools. Non-sequential; can be taken in either order.
MUEP	335	Guitar Techniques for the Music Educator	Beginning guitar instruction providing practical application of basic performance techniques to the elemtary music classroom for the purposes of teaching.
MUEP	340	Musical Theater Application for the Music Educator	A broad overview of skills and knowledge applicable to musical theater in the high school setting, including choosing a musical, the creation of rehearsal schedules, auditioning, costumes and makeup, budgeting, stage direction, advertising, acoustics, and performance.
MUEP	350	General Music Methods II	Philosophy, principles, and procedures of elementary music education, grades 4-6. Includes basic musicianship skills, understanding and implementation of Kodály, Orff, and Dalcroze methodologies. Laboratory observations and experiences with young children.
MUEP	370	General Music Practicum	A pre-student-teaching opportunity to integrate coursework in general music with practical teaching experience in grades K-12. Two and one-half hours of teaching per week with weekly conferences with instructor. Teaching hours will count toward the 100 clock-hour pre-student teaching mandated by the State of Wisconsin.
MUEP	371	Vocal Pedagogy I	An introduction to the science and pedagogy of singing, emphasizing the physiology and pedagogy of respiration for singing, the voice source, vocal acoustics, and registration. The application of voice science to pedagogy, issues of pedagogical philosophy and psychology, vocal line, vocal vibrato, and vocal hygiene also are introduced. 3 units awarded upon completion of MUEP 372.
MUEP	372	Vocal Pedagogy II	A continuation of MUEP 371. Supervised student teaching with weekly lab discussions on issues arising from the teaching experience.
MUEP	380	Conducting Principles	An introduction to choral and instrumental conducting: baton and rehearsal techniques, and score-reading (utilizing aural and keyboard skills). Lab required.
MUEP	390	Tutorial in Music Pedagogy
MUEP	395	Internship in Music Pedagogy	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MUEP	399	Independent Study in Music Pedagogy	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.
MUEP	401	Instrumental Methods and Rehearsal Techniques I	Principles, procedures, and philosophy for organizing, administering, and teaching in orchestra and band programs at the elementary, middle, and senior high levels. Synthesis and expansion of music and education courses previously taken by music education students. Development of a practical yet comprehensive method for teaching instrumental music.
MUEP	402	Choral Techniques, Rehearsal Procedures, and Repertoire for Elementary & Middle Level Choirs	A study of the age-appropriate methodology for elementary and middle level choirs. Includes hands-on work with the unchanged, changing, and changed voice; rehearsal procedures using a wide array of western and non-western choral literature ranging from unison to simple four part literature, score study analysis; conducting; piano proficiency; classroom observation; organizational details; improvisation; listening, writing of unit lesson plans; and development of a sound choral music education philosophy.
MUEP	442	Choral Techniques, Rehearsal Procedures and Repertoire for the High School Choir	Students will continue to develop their skills as addressed in MUEP 402. Includes more intensive formal score analysis, lesson planning, vocal modeling, and listening. Students will begin to develop inner hearing, demonstrate and ability to play and sing the score, refine rehearsal efficiency, and demonstrate effective nonverbal skills as well while conducting.
MUEP	451	Instrumental Methods and Rehearsal Techniques II	A continuation of instrumental conducting studies; rehearsal technique; aural, vocal, and written score analysis; improvisation; and principles of vocal scoring, instrumentation, and orchestration. Specific topics pertinent to the student’s emphasis addressed. Required participation in instrumental lab.
MUEP	462	Choral Practicum	Students will teach in a high school or middle school choral classroom. They will be responsible for beginning and completing a piece of music with a single group from start to finish, including a concert performance. Skills addressed in MUEP 402 and MUEP 442 will continue to be refined, and students will demonstrate a strong understanding of themselves as emerging teachers.
MUEP	502	Early Advanced Piano Pedagogy	A course in how to teach the advancing pianist, with a survey of piano literature for the pre-college student. Readings on style, technique, form, and practice techniques. Required observation of conservatory piano faculty.
MUEP	503	Group Piano Pedagogy	Study of different types of group teaching situations: in the schools, independent studios, different age and special-interest groups, repertoire classes. Techniques for teaching in the electronic piano laboratory.
MUEP	505	Internship in Piano Pedagogy	Internship in independent studio teaching. Opportunity to integrate coursework in piano pedagogy with practical experience in an independent piano studio. Exploration of the business and professional aspects of establishing an independent teaching studio. Studio placement must be approved by instructor.
MUEP	581	Student Teaching in Piano I	Supervised teaching in the Lawrence Academy of Music. Includes weekly conferences with the pedagogy instructor.
MUEP	582	Student Teaching in Piano II	Supervised teaching in the Lawrence Academy of Music. Includes weekly conferences with the pedagogy instructor.
MUEP	590	Tutorial in Music Pedagogy
MUEP	595	Internship in Music Pedagogy	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MUEP	599	Independent Study in Music Pedagogy	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.
MUEP	660	Student Teaching Seminar	The seminar will engage students in critical reflection upon their student teaching experience. Concrete and theoretical problems having to do with teaching and learning will be explored (e.g., classroom management, assessment of pupil performance, curriculum design, instructional methods), as will issues having to do with educational policy and school organization.
MUEP	680	Student Teaching	Practice teaching in the schools of the Fox Valley community. Available at elementary and secondary levels. A weekly seminar at Lawrence is required. Offered during the fall and spring semesters to coincide with the public school semesters.
MUEP	690	Tutorial in Music Pedagogy
MUEP	695	Internship in Music Pedagogy	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MUEP	699	Independent Study in Music Pedagogy	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.