MUED
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599
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Independent Research in Music Education – A scholarly written research document or equivalent project designed in conjunction with professor offering this instruction. Topics may include current educational trends, national standards, methodologies, teaching techniques, and so forth. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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601
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Bibliography and Research – Methods and sources for research in music education. The purpose of this course is to develop a foundation for continued professional growth through the study of research. Students will interpret, report, and conduct research in assigned topics and in individual areas of interest. Three credits.
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MUED
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602
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Supervision and Administration of Music Education – A study of the nature and scope of supervision, including supervisory procedures and techniques, curriculum development, fiscal responsibility, and other administrative matters. Three credits.
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MUED
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603
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History and Philosophy of Music Education – History of music education in the United States and the implications for contemporary practice. Aesthetic theories relevant to music education and application of theory to practical problems of the music educator. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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604
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Educational Measurement – General review of techniques of tests and measurements. Administration and evaluation of music related tests. Three credits.
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MUED
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606
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Advanced Seminar in Music Education – Specific topics related to music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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607
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Advanced Seminar in Music Education – Specific topics related to music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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608
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Advanced Seminar in Music Education – Specific topics related to music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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609
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Advanced Seminar in Music Education – Specific topics related to music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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610
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Advanced Seminar in Music Education – Specific topics related to music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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611
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Advanced Seminar in Music Education – Specific topics related to music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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698
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Research/Teaching Project – Individual research under the direction of members of the music education faculty. Written proposal, formal lesson plans, formal research paper that outlines theoretical foundation, similar research studies, and the outcomes, teaching presentation, and oral defense required. May be repeated for credit, but a maximum of four credits will fulfill degree requirements. Continuous registration required in fall and spring semesters after initial registration. Prerequisites: MUED 601 and permission of the major advisor. One or two credits.
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MUED
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699
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Thesis – Individual research under the direction of members of the music education faculty including written proposal, research document that outlines literature review, current research, and outcomes. Oral defense required. May be repeated for credit, but a maximum of four credits will fulfill degree requirements. Continuous registration required. in fall and spring semesters after initial registration. Prerequisites: MUED 601 and permission of the major advisor. One or two credits.
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MUED
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701
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Advanced Research and Writing – Course designed to further develop research and scholarly writing skills as a means of communicating information. Students will interpret, report and conduct research. Three credits.
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MUED
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702
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Educational Statistics – A review of methods and techniques of research design, measurements, and statistics for music education research. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Prerequisites: None, but MUED 604, Educational Measurement recommended. Three credits.
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MUED
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704
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Contemporary Trends in Music Education – Review of current educational trends, reforms and practices (including experimental and innovative programs). Changing objectives, content, educational processes, and evaluation of music education in the United States will be studied. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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705
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Methodologies in Music Education – A review of specialized methodologies in music education including, but not limited to: Suzuki, Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Laban, and Gordon. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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706
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Curriculum Organization in Music Education – Contemporary philosophies and objectives on music in public education, including discussion of the scope and sequence of music curricula for general, choral, and instrumental instruction. This course if offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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707
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Advanced Quantitative Research Techniques – Principles of research design and data analysis employed in quantitative research in social sciences. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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708
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Special Issues in Music Education Research – A review of empirical research methodology and design with emphasis on theoretical models. Study of descriptive techniques, including intensive observation and protocol analysis. Three credits.
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MUED
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709
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Seminar in General Music Education – Survey and critical examination of general music courses in elementary, middle, and junior high schools. Emphasis on a comprehensive musicianship approach in developing criteria and teaching/learning strategies. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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710
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Seminar in Choral Music Education – Principles of effective instruction in choral music classes and rehearsals. Topics include development of presentational skills, criteria for selection of instructional materials, choral performance problems, and the development and implementation of a performance-based choral curriculum. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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711
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Seminar in Instrumental Music Education – Principles of effective instruction in instrumental music classes and rehearsals. Topics include development of presentational skills, criteria for selection of instructional materials, instrumental performance problems, and the development and implementation of a performance-based instrumental curriculum. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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713
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Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning – Study of theories regarding research and scholarship in music psychology. Review of research related to the musical experience with emphasis on music development, teaching and learning. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUED
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714
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Selected Topics in Music Education – A study of music education topics such as current trends, educational philosophies, national standards, methodologies, techniques and so forth. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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799
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Independent Research in Music Education – A scholarly written research document or equivalent project designed in conjunction with professor offering this instruction. Topics may include current educational trends, national standards, methodologies, teaching techniques, and so forth. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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899
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Dissertation – The culminating research document of the DMA program designed to allow the demonstration of advanced scholarly research and writing skills. The study, formulation, and application of educational issues/theories in a formal written document. Beyond the research document, students are asked to demonstrate their ideas in a practical teaching setting. Oral defense required. May be repeated for credit, but a maximum of nine credits will fulfill degree requirements. Continuous registration required in fall and spring semesters after initial registration. Prerequisites: MUED 601 and MUED 701 (or the equivalent) and permission of the major advisor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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595
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Special Topics - Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Prerequisites will vary with topic. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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795
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Special Topics - Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Prerequisites will vary with topic. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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133
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Introduction to Music Education I – Introduction and orientation to music education, including historical and philosophical foundations and guided observations. One credit.
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MUED
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134
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Introduction to Music Education II - Continued introduction and orientation to music education, including historical and philosophical foundations, current educational practices, and guided observations. Focus on the development of communication skills for teachers. One credit.
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MUED
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321
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Pre-School and Elementary Choral/General Music Methods - A study of the various methods and materials used in in the teaching of choral/general music in pre-kindergarten through six. Two credits.
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MUED
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322
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Middle School Choral/General Music Methods - A study of methods and materials used in the general music classes and choral rehearsals. Materials and techniques for teaching adolescent students in grades six through eight will be included Two credits.
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MUED
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324
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Marching Band Techniques – An examination of marching fundamentals and maneuvers, charting techniques and show design principles; auxiliary units; and philosophical, administrative, and organizational concerns of the marching band director. An original half-time/competition show design is required. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUED
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325
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Show Choir Methods - An introduction to materials and techniques for teaching show choir. Choreography and staging techniques included. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. One credit.
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MUED
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327
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Music Theatre Workshop – How to produce a staged musical production covering sources of material, staff, budget, schedules, and all related fields. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. One credit.
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MUED
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329
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Instrumental Music Methods and Materials I – A study of the methods, materials, techniques, administration, and philosophy related to teaching instrumental music in schools including teacher responsibilities, working with administration, school law, discipline, and motivation, teaching beginners, reading in the music content area, school budgets, funding and relationships with parents. Two credits.
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MUED
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330
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Instrumental Music Methods and Materials II – Continued study of the methods, materials, techniques, administration, and philosophy related to teaching instrumental music in schools, including historical bases for music in the schools, philosophical bases for the art of music, curricular development, National Standards for Arts Education, Virginia Standards of Learning, psychology of teaching, adapting for special learners and evaluation of student learning. Prerequisite: MUED 329. Two credits.
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MUED
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333
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Field Experience I – Component designed to be taken in conjunction with MUED 321 or MUED 329. This experience provides practical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in the methods class. One credit.
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MUED
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334
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Field Experience II – Component designed to be taken in conjunction with MUED 322 or MUED 330. This experience provides practical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in the methods class. One credit.
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MUED
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421
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Directed Teaching in Elementary Music – Observation and teaching in the public schools under the direct supervision of public school faculty and Shenandoah Conservatory faculty for one semester. (At present the minimum number of directed teaching hours is 200, which is subject to change as specified by the Virginia Board of Education to fulfill teacher licensure requirements). Prerequisites both concentrations: Completion of pre?directed teaching observation and personal screening; minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.500; completion of AP** 322; minimum grade of "C" in specific prerequisite courses is required.
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MUED
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422
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Directed Teaching in Secondary Music – Observation and teaching in the public schools under the direct supervision of public school faculty and Shenandoah Conservatory faculty for one semester. (At present the minimum number of directed teaching hours is 200, which is subject to change as specified by the Virginia Board of Education to fulfill teacher licensure requirements). Prerequisites both concentrations: Completion of pre?directed teaching observation and personal screening; minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.500; completion of AP** 322; minimum grade of "C" in specific prerequisite courses is required.
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MUED
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494
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Special Topics in Music Education – Seminar approach to areas of special interests in music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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495
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Special Topics in Music Education – Seminar approach to areas of special interests in music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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496
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Special Topics in Music Education – Seminar approach to areas of special interests in music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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497
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Special Topics in Music Education – Seminar approach to areas of special interests in music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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498
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Special Topics in Music Education – Seminar approach to areas of special interests in music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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499
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Special Topics in Music Education – Seminar approach to areas of special interests in music education offered as interests, time, and resources permit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUED
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323
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High School Choral/General Music Methods - A study of methods and materials used in general music classes and choral rehearsals. Materials and techniques for teaching adolescent students in grades nine through twelve will be included. Two credits.
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