Music Education (MPAME-GE)

A multi-disciplinary examination and application of the implications of critical theory for curriculum and pedagogy and the ways in which the educative environment can reflect this framework in music education. Particular attention will be paid to the performing arts and the ways in which our marginal status provides a powerful entry point into the conversation of 'general education.'

Lab ensemble is an essential program requirement to prepare emerging teachers for K-12 certification to strengthen vocal performance skills, as well as to develop an awareness of choral pedagogy. This repeatable course is taken during freshman and sophomore semesters while in residence at NYU New York City campus and prior to enrolling in Choral Materials, Techniques and Conducting (MPAME-UE 1429) or (MPAME-GE 2082)

In this course students study and gain experience in music and music education research methodologies and music reference procedures. Emphasis is placed on using qualitative research methodologies and resources toward conducting small, real-world research projects, reporting them in class, and creating research papers and/or topic proposals for MA theses and PhD dissertations.

Music in the general curriculum. Developing an understanding and perception of the process of musical thought appplicable to youth. Students observe in selected schools.

The impact of music technology and its implications for music education are examined. Students are introduced to Digital Audio and MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) and focus on techniques of special applications of web and digital media to classroom teaching, composing, and performing ensembles.

Community Music is an emerging field of music education that challenges many traditional assumptions and forms of music teaching and learning. This course examines the conceptual, cultural, historical, sociological and pedagogical foundations of community music from a global perspective.

This course analyzes a wide range of published research on relationships between music education and (1) behaviorism, (2) cognitive development theory, (3) constructivism, (4) humanism, (5) human consciousness studies, (6) self-identity formation, (7) motivation theory, and (8) tests of musical intelligence and achievement. Music education contributes importantly to this dialectical exchange among competing and complementary theories.

The choral rehearsal is more than just singing. This workshop provides hands-on experience with vocal and choral techniques, choral arranging and composition for various ensembles, including selection and development of repertoire, and involving students in the arranging, composing, and performing process.

This repertory ensemble performs traditional and contemporary literature from the Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble genres. Membership is open to any student at NYU by audition.

Performance of the major choral literature. The society presents concerts at many University and public functions. Smaller ensembles are derived from the total membership.

Lab ensemble is an essential program requirement to prepare emerging teachers for K-12 certification to strengthen performance skills on primary and secondary instruments. This repeatable course is taken during freshman and sophomore semesters while in residence at NYU New York City campus and prior to enrolling in Instrumental Materials, Techniques and Conducting (MPAME-UE 1054) or (MPAME-GE 2115).

Prepares emerging music teachers to conduct and rehearse ensembles. Focuses on gestural patterns, cuing, score preparation, score analysis, instrumental transpositions, as well as rehearsal and performing techiniques for ensembles found in school settings. Pre-requisite to MPAME-GE 2115 Instrumental Materials, Techniques, and Conducting.

Students participate in a variety of activities and assignments to help them create and enact their own curriculum, lessons and activities in the space of a 21st century secondary music classroom. Students gain practical experience in learning and teaching contemporary popular music instrumentation including guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele, drum-kit, keyboard, and other electronic instruments.

An ensemble approach to teaching, learning and performing on brass instruments in diverse music and school settings. Each student will have experience with high and low brass instruments, and will study the transpositions needed for these instruments. This course is designed for students in Music Education and prepares them for meeting the requirements for K-12 music teacher certification.

An ensemble approach to teaching, learning and performing on woodwind instruments in diverse music and school settings. Each student will have experience with at least three different woodwind instruments, and will study the transpositions needed for these instruments. This course is designed for students in Music Education and prepares them for meeting the requirements for K-12 music teacher certification.

An ensemble approach to teaching, learning and performing on string instruments in diverse music and school settings. Each student will develop competencies on at least three different string instruments (i.e. violin, viola, cello). This course is designed for students in Music Education and prepares them for meeting the requirements for K-12 music teacher certification.

An ensemble approach to teaching, learning and performing on percussion instruments in diverse music and school settings. Each student will have experience with a variety of percussion instruments for current and traditional music. This course is designed for students in Music Education and prepares them for meeting the requirements for K-12 music teacher certification.

Introduction to vocal techniques and materials with emphasis on vocal development at all grade levels, including the changing voice.

This teacher education course provides training to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of exceptional learners, all grade levels, in inclusive and special education school music settings. Course covers a study of laws, due process, trends, and events in special education, current co-teaching and collaborative practices, field work observations, assessment and evaluation techniques, research advances, and design of standards-based adaptive lessons for differentiating instruction to meet grade level expectations for all learners.

Students build on foundations from Fundamentals of Conducting and implement effective teaching strategies for instrumental music educators, including rehearsal planning and preparation, instrumental transpositions, arranging, ensemble resources, performance literature, supplemental materials, and equipment repair/maintenance. Hands-on demonstrations and discussion. Includes collaboration with Instrumental Lab Ensemble. Prerequisite: MPAME-GE 2102 Fundamentals of Conducting

This course introduces students to music teaching and learning, focusing on curricular strategies and models that foster creativity and problem solving in the elementary music classroom setting. Themes of constructivism, interdisciplinarity, and culturally responsive teaching will inform our work together. Format will includes a combination of discussion, workshop activities, reading, student presentation, and performance.

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Study of philosophical, psychological, and sociological concepts that form a foundation for the teaching of music.

Weekly cohort meetings to support student teacher as a reflective practitioner in elementary placements. Course serves to prepare student teacher for initial certification with completion of New York state licensure requirements for PK-12 music teaching, all grades, Assignments include relevant readings, discussions, standards-based lesson plan development and peer review.

Weekly cohort meetings to support student teacher as a reflective practitioner in secondary placements. Course serves to prepare student teacher for initial certification with completion of New York state licensure requirements for PK-12 music teaching, all grades, Assignments include relevant readings, discussions, standards-based lesson plan development and peer review.

Kodaly's philosophy through seven subject areas: Voice Pedagogy, Modally Methodology 1 (preschool through second grade level, and older beginners); Solfege 1 (pentatonic, major, minor solfeggi); Chorus; Traditional Materials and Research (world music); Choral Conducting 1 (arm, hand, and body choreography, beat patterns, basic expression); and Recorder Pedagogy; and Ensembles (beginning and advanced

Chorus conducting, Recorder Pedagogy and Ensembles are designed to best utilize students' skills. Course work also includes Modally Methodology 2 (third and fourth grade levels, continuing work with the competent and proficient school students, and daily and long-range lesson planning). Students develop traditional song collections and prepare to videotape a Kodaly-based lesson. Students follow Kodaly-based musicianship in Solfeggi 2 (addition of modal solfege and chord work), and Choral Conducting 2 (complex beat patterns, expressive gestures for dynamics and articulation, phrasing).

Chorus, Recorder Pedagogy, and Ensembles are custom-designed for students' needs. Course work includes Modally methodology 3 (fifth and sixth grade school levels, middle school, continuing work with the older beginners, and curriculum planning) and Choral Conducting 3 (all beat patterns, expressive gestures, rehearsal planning). Students continue advanced Modally based musicianship in Solfeggi 3 (modal, diatonic, and chromatic solfeggi, complex chord progressions). Students complete their traditional song collections

It should be noted that independent study requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per point. Independent study cannot be applied the established professional education sequence in teaching curricula. Each departmental program has established its own maximum credit allowance for independent study. This information may be obtained from a student's department prior to registering for independent study, each student obtain an independent study approval from the adviser.

Applications of new technologies for teaching and learning, including video, digital audio, MIDI, computer notation and score preparation,interactive CAI, internet, web publishing, and portfolio development.

For pre-service music teachers to gain practical experience in meeting the various accompaniment performance demands in Pre K-12 music classroom and ensemble settings.

Master’s thesis preparation and presentation class taken for two semesters. First semester students research topics in music education, create an annotated bibliography, complete human subjects ethics training, and prepare a capstone project proposal. Second semester students complete a capstone research project based on reflective practice inquiry and creation methods. Focus on academic writing, research methods, use testing with learners, data analysis, oral presentation techniques. Guest presentations about published papers and theses.