This course provides students with knowledge of and hands-on practice with the basics of working in a recording studio, including acquiring knowledge of studio set up and the essentials of recording music digitally.

This is a semester-long (15 weeks) undergraduate course. The central focus of this class is the study and practice of the fundamentals of jazz. In addition to the study of jazz curriculum and instruction in K-12 public schools, this course includes a lab portion in which students will practice jazz performance skills on their main and secondary instruments, study form and score analysis, arrange beginning level jazz tunes, observe public school jazz classes, and read and discuss issues in jazz education related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the jazz classroom.

The course provides a focus on accompanying skills for the music classroom on both keyboard and fretted instruments. The skills development is complimented by the study of teaching methods and laboratory experiences in class and in the school.

This course provides the basics of vocal technique, diction and pedagogy for the music educator. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic vocal skills and pedagogical concepts leading to a better understanding of the voice. Specific problems often encountered by choral directors are also discussed.

Class instruction in playing and teaching instrumental music at a beginning level in preparation for teaching in schools. Study of beginning level methods, materials, and literature for solo and ensemble instruments are included.

Class instruction in playing and teaching instrumental music at a beginning level in preparation for teaching in schools. Study of beginning level methods, materials, and literature for solo and ensemble instruments are included.

Class instruction in playing and teaching instrumental music at a beginning level in preparation for teaching in schools. Study of beginning level methods, materials, and literature for solo and ensemble instruments are included.

Class instruction in playing and teaching instrumental music at a beginning level in preparation for teaching in schools. Study of beginning level methods, materials, and literature for solo and ensemble instruments are included.

Class instruction in playing and teaching instrumental music at a beginning level in preparation for teaching in schools. Study of beginning level methods, materials, and literature for solo and ensemble instruments are included.

Class instruction in playing and teaching instrumental music at a beginning level in preparation for teaching in schools. Study of beginning level methods, materials, and literature for solo and ensemble instruments are included.