• MUSC 1700: Intro to Music Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduces the student to a career in music education. It is designed to emphasize teaching in the public schools at both the elementary and secondary levels, but procedures introduced in the course will be transferable to private studio music teaching as well. It is designed to be the first step in obtaining a degree in music education. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate in writing professional aspects of a teaching career, structure policies, and social and cultural issues. 2. Identify the diversity of emphasis within the music education field. 3. Present the history of the music education profession and common music teaching methods (PRAXIS). 4. Create their personal music education philosophy statement based on existing music education philosophy theories. 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of a practicing music education professional based on identified criteria (rubric). 6. Generate a lesson plan for and teach a ten-minute mini-lesson on a music subject (rubric). 7. Be aware of the qualifications to enter the Secondary or Elementary Education Program at Utah Tech University (checklist). 8. Present current technologies for use in the music education profession (PRAXIS). SP
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• MUSC 1730: Vocal Study

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the pedagogy and performance of singing, some history, and potential methodologies to use in public school curriculum. Includes mastering basic voice techniques and applications, and identifying and remedying voice performance errors in grade 6-12 music. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with basic singing technique and overall coordination of the singing mechanism. 2. Examine and categorize basic vocal literature in popular and classical styles. 3. Diagnose and remedy common singing errors. 4. Arrange music for secondary-level vocal ensembles. SP (odd)
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• MUSC 1740: Percussion Study

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the pedagogy and performance of percussion instruments, their history, and potential methodologies to use in public school curriculum. Includes mastering basic percussion stroke and applying it to various instruments, utilizing techniques and proper sticks/mallets to produce desired timbres, and identifying and remedying percussion playing performance errors in grade 6-12 music. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify subsets of instruments within the percussion family. 2. Master a basic grip and stroke to properly play a wide variety of percussion instruments. 3. Correctly tune timpani. 4. Write musical arrangements for a percussion section and percussion ensemble. 5. Perform solos on snare drum from level 2-3. 6. Identify and remedy performance errors in grade 6-12 music. 7. Select proper stick and mallet choice for desired timbre. 8. Utilize specific techniques for common orchestral instruments. SP (odd)
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• MUSC 1750: String Study

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the pedagogy and performance of string instruments, their history, and potential methodologies to use in public school curriculum. Includes mastery of right and left hand techniques for string instruments, and identifying and remedying string playing performance errors in grade 6-12 music. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply proper ways to tune and maintain string instruments. 2. Demonstrate and teach basic posture and holding positions for each string instrument. 3. Perform simple pieces of music using a variety of bow strokes and appropriate fingerings. 4. Discuss typical classroom problems and find solutions. 5. Compile a portfolio of string teaching resources. 6. Arrange music for secondary-level string ensembles. SP (even)
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• MUSC 1760: Brass Study

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the pedagogy and performance of brass instruments, their history, and potential methodologies to use in public school curriculum. Includes mastering embouchures and fingerings for varied brass instruments, and identifying and remedying common brass playing performance errors in grade 6-12 music. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the mechanics of brass instruments, including fingerings, slide positions, transpositions, and ranges. 2. Perform basic techniques on trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. 3. Understand and apply principles of intonation and tone quality to brass instrument playing. 4. Arrange music for secondary-level brass musicians. FA (odd)
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• MUSC 1770: Woodwind Study

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the pedagogy and performance of woodwind instruments, their history, and potential methodologies to use in public school curriculum. Includes mastering embouchures and fingerings for varied woodwind instruments, and identifying and remedying common woodwind playing performance errors in grade 6-12 music. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform correct embouchure, fingerings and tone production for clarinet, flute, saxophone, oboe and bassoon. 2. Identify intonation tendencies of the various woodwind instruments. 3. Identify minor repair and maintenance issues related to the various woodwind instruments. 4. Arrange a piece of music for mixed woodwind ensemble with correct transpositions. FA (even)
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• MUSC 1790R: Beginning Guitar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For all students interested in an introduction to guitar playing. Teaches students to play chords, strum and fingerpick patterns, and read music in first position using lecture, text, and guest lecturers. Students are required to practice at least three hours each week outside of class. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to teach themselves from standard sheet music. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform basic guitar technique. 2. Play Bar chords. 3. Play strum and fingerpick patterns. 4. Play scales. 5. Play by improvisation. FA, SP
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• MUSC 1800R: Intermediate Guitar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students with basic guitar skills. Students should be familiar with first position chords, basic accompaniment styles and read music in first position before taking this course. Teaches students bar chords, chords with added bass notes, advanced accompaniment, improvisation, arranging skills and reading in upper positions. Students who successfully complete this course will have a thorough knowledge of the guitar fingerboard. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Play chords with added bass notes. 2. Perform advanced accompaniment 3. Read in upper position. 4. Explore the entire fingerboard. FA, SP
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• MUSC 1801R: Prvt Lesson I NonMajor Vocal

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Private music instruction for non-music majors seeking to increase skills in vocal performance. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• MUSC 1802R: Prvt Lesson I NonMajor Piano

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Private music instruction for non-music majors seeking to increase skills in piano performance. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. Course fee required. FA, SP
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