Wells School of Music

MUE 500: METHOD & MATERIALS OF RESEARCH (3CR.) • Online

This course provides the basic techniques and procedures for all major types of research in music education, including methods for locating, evaluating, and interpreting evidence.

MUE 528. MUSIC FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS (3CR.) • Online

This course provides music educators with the skill, knowledge, understandings, and attitudes necessary to meet the needs of students with disabilities in a diverse music education classroom.

MUE 591. INTRO TO NOTATION, SEQUENCING & ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS (3CR.) • Online

This course covers music notation software, sequencing software and electronic instruments in the elementary and secondary music classroom.

MUE 598. INTEGRATING MUSIC TECH IN THE CLASSROOM (3CR.) • In person

This course will cover effective teaching strategies using music technology. Topics will include computer-assisted instruction, multimedia, Internet, notation software, sequencing software and electronic instruments.
Pre/Co requisites: MUE 598 requires prerequisites of MUE 591 and MUE 592.

MUE 570. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 1 BASIC MUSICIANSHIP (2CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop fundamental Orff processes through the acquisition of basic musical skills through pentatonic activities.

MUE 571. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 1 RECORDER (1 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop fundamental Orff processes through elemental proficiency on the soprano recorder.

MUE 572. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 1 MOVEMENT (1 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop fundamental Orff processes through movement, locomotor, dance, descriptive, free improvisation.

MUE 573. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 2 BASIC MUSICIANSHIP (2CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop theoretical comprehension of the evolution of elemental music through the Baroque period. Liturgical and diatonic modes are used as vehicles in developing harmonic concepts. Admission to program by audition.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 573 requires prerequisites of MUE 570 and MUE 571 and MUE 572.

MUE 574. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 2 RECORDER (1 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop skills on alto, tenor, and bass recorders through improvisation, accompaniment, and ensemble playing in various styles and historical periods.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 574 requires prerequisites of MUE 570 and MUE 571 and MUE 572.

MUE 575. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 2 MOVEMENT (1 CR.) • In-Person

Continued development of movement techniques through improvisation, choreography in set or free focus with either rhythm, music, Or dramatic content, or a combination thereof.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 575 requires prerequisites of MUE 570 and MUE 571 and MUE 572.

MUE 576. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 3 BASIC MUSICIANSHIP (2CR.) • IN-PERSON

Designed to develop comprehension of 20th-century styles, theoretical and performance practices of Western and non-Western music, while using both ethnic and popular means.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 576 requires prerequisites of MUE 573 and MUE 574 and MUE 575.

MUE 577. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 3 RECORDER (1 CR.) • IN-PERSON

Continuation of Level II proficiencies and exploration of consort materials found in Orff-Schulwerk, Volumes 1-5.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 577 requires prerequisites of MUE 573 and MUE 574 and MUE 575.

MUE 578. ORFF SCHULWERK: LEVEL 3 MOVEMENT (1 CR.) • IN-PERSON

Continuation of Level II proficiencies; the analysis of ethnic and historical dances with appropriate choreographic notation in set and free form focus or a combination thereof.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 578 requires prerequisites of MUE 573 and MUE 574 and MUE 575.

MUE 603. INNOVATIONS IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION - MODERN MUSIC-MAKING WITH POPULAR MUSIC IN YOUR CLASSROOM & ENSEMBLES (3CR.) • In-Person

Graduate Credit, Act 48, and Workshop options available

• This hands-on workshop will explore the pedagogy and skills used to successfully implement and sustain modern band programming that is student-centered and inclusive of students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience using instruments, including guitar, bass, keyboard, ukulele, drum set, technology, and vocals. This workshop is geared toward classroom music and popular music ensembles, as well as to popular music contexts in band, choir, and orchestra; grades 4-12. No prior experience is necessary.

MODERN BAND WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

MUE 560. KODÁLY: LEVEL 1 MUSICIANSHIP TRAINING (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop musicianship for teaching the Kodály process in primary grades and to develop students' ability to sing pentatonic literature and basic rhythms at sight in a classroom setting.

MUE 561. KODÁLY: LEVEL 1 METHODOLOGY (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to present lesson-planning strategies for teaching Kodály-based methodology in the intermediate grades.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 563 requires prerequisite of MUE 560 or MUE 561.

MUE 562. KODÁLY: LEVEL 2 MUSICIANSHIP TRAINING (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop musicianship for teaching the Kodály process in intermediate grades and the student's ability to sing diatonic Literature and advanced rhythms at sight in a classroom setting.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 562 requires prerequisite of MUE 560 or MUE 561.

MUE 563. KODÁLY: LEVEL 2 METHODOLOGY (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to present lesson-planning strategies for teaching Kodály-based methodology in the intermediate grades.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 563 requires prerequisite of MUE 560 or MUE 561.

MUE 564. KODÁLY: LEVEL 3 MUSICIANSHIP TRAINING (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to develop musicianship skills for teaching the Kodály process in secondary grades through classical music.
Pre / Co Requisites: MUE 564 requires prerequisite of MUE 562 or MUE 563.

MUE 565. KODÁLY: LEVEL 3 METHODOLOGY (2 CR.) • In-Person

Strategies and materials for listening lessons will be presented as well as teaching techniques for secondary classrooms. Students are expected to submit a 30–35 minute teaching tape for purposes of coordinating all Kodály teaching skills.
Pre / Co requisites: MUE 565 requires prerequisite of MUE 562 or MUE 563.

MUE 566. KODÁLY: CONDUCTING (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to acquaint the student with the application and development of children's choral literature in performance using composed works of Kodály and various other composers who have written for children.

MUE 567. KODÁLY: FOLK MUSIC (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to review and identify folk song genre, identify principal researchers and collections, analyze materials collected, and submit project containing all materials.

MUE 568. KODÁLY: GAME and MATERIALS (2 CR.) • In-Person

Designed to provide participants with materials for preparing, presenting, and reinforcing rhythmic and melodic concepts through game playing and dances.

WIND BAND CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM (1 - 3 CR. options) • In-Person
Andrew Yozviak, M. Gregory Martin, Adam Gumble and Guest Clinicians – Sarah McKoin and Robert Carnochan

Registering For Graduate Course Credit? Please Contact Dr. Andrew Yozviak at ayozviak@wcupa.edu

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2023 Wind Band Conducting Symposium Brochure

Wind Conducting Symposium Registration

The West Chester University Summer Wind Conducting Symposium is designed to provide musicians the opportunity to sharpen conducting skills, strengthen score study techniques, broaden knowledge of wind literature and refine rehearsal strategies. Conductors may participate in the symposium in one of two different levels. Conducting participants will conduct chamber ensembles during the morning sessions and a full wind ensemble in the afternoon. Participation at this level will be limited to the first sixteen applicants with paid deposits. Observers will be engaged in all the daily activities but will not conduct the ensembles. A workshop fee is required in addition to tuition.

MARCHING BAND WORKSHOP (1 - 3 CR. options) • In-Person
Andrew Yozviak, M. Gregory Martin, Adam Gumble, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Shirley Stratton Dorritie, Greg Bimm, Thom Hannum, Ultimate Drill Book, USBands, Field and Floor FX

Registering For Graduate Course Credit? Please Contact Dr. Andrew Yozviak at ayozviak@wcupa.edu

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Marching Band Workshop (1-3) A comprehensive marching band conference for the total marching band program. Foremost authorities offer instruction in their fields.

VOC 536: VOCAL-CHORAL MUSIC WORKSHOP (3 CR.) – In-person
David P. DeVenney and Ryan Kelly, Host Clinician – Betsy Cook Weber, University of Houston

The West Chester University Summer Choral Symposium is designed to sharpen podium gestures and communication skills, enhance knowledge of repertoire, and deepen score study and analysis techniques. It is designed for working conductors in public schools, churches, and community choirs. Conductors may participate in two ways: as Conducting Participants, who will get ample podium time with master teachers; or as Observers, who will be engaged in all activities but who will not conduct. All sessions will be video recorded and given to participating conductors. A workshop fee is required in addition to tuition.

Registering For Graduate Course Credit? Please Contact Dr. Andrew Yozviak at ayozviak@wcupa.edu

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MHL 501: STYLE FORM & GENRE - A REVIEW (3 CR.) – Online Asynchronous

An introduction to the study of music at the graduate level designed as a survey of Western art music with emphasis on fundamental considerations of form, style, and genre. This course is intended primarily for graduate music students who have scored below 70 on the music history graduate admission test.

MTC 512: Composition 1 (3 CR.) – Individual lessons scheduled by appointment
Dr. Robert Maggio

Exploration of basic compositional principles with a focus on the development of student's individual musical interests. Students write short pieces, each elaborated over a period of several weeks, exploring different principles of instrumental texture (e.g. monody, homophony, polyphony) and formal design (e.g. theme and variations, motivic development, song, dance forms). Works in progress are evaluated by peer and instructor critiques of Sibelius or Finale files.