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Students in the College of Arts & Science may take some EMUS courses for credit towards a B.A. or B.Sc. degree. For details see the College of Arts & Science section.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
EMUS 270.3
Classroom Guitar Techniques
1/2(3L)

Designed for teachers who plan to use the guitar as a vehicle for teaching music concepts and skills at the elementary or secondary level. Teaching methods and materials include a review of audiovisual and other materials, teaching and motivational strategies, classroom routines and evaluation strategies.

EMUS 303.3
Methods in Elementary and Middle Years Music
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

Introduces students to elementary/middle years music methods and develops many of the basic skills required to teach music in the elementary/middle years school. Is intended for elementary/middle years students without a background in music.

Note: Students may receive credit for only one of EMUS 300 and 303.

EMUS 327.3 (Formerly 240)
European Methods in Music Education
(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 or 113 and 114; or permission of the department.

Intro to European approaches to music education such as Kodály or Orff with special emphasis on music reading techniques. Laboratory participation constitutes an important phase of the course.

EMUS 328.3
Pre School and Primary Music Methods
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 or permission of the department.

Focuses on music programs for nursery school, kindergarten, and primary grades. Designed to offer classroom teachers and music specialists an understanding of the methods, materials, and techniques for teaching music at the primary level.

EMUS 331.3
Methods in Elementary Music Introduction
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 113 and 119, and ECUR 200; or equivalent study of harmony, or permission of the department.

An Introduction to the study of school music methods and materials essential for the sequential development of the musical learning process of elementary school students. Studies include psychological principles of child growth and development as applied to the music learning process. This course is intended for Elementary/Middle Years Music Specialists in the combined B.Ed./B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.) program and College of Education students electing music as a Teaching Area.

Note: A background in music (a 30-level high school music credit, Grade VIII Royal Conservatory or permission of the department) is required.

EMUS 332.3
Methods in Elementary Music Advanced
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): EMUS 331 or permission of the department.

A study of advanced school music methods and materials essential for the sequential development of the musical learning process of elementary school students. The course will explore in greater depth the methodology of Orff, Kodaly and others. The development and design of instructional programs with respect to the teaching process, including other materials of music education will be studied.

EMUS 335.3
Introduction to Conducting
1(3L)

Note: See new course MUS 325.

EMUS 336.3
Intermediate Conducting
2(3L)

Note: See new course MUS 326.

EMUS 337.3
Jazz Ensemble Techniques
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 113 and 114, or permission of the department.

An introduction to the study and application of techniques in reading jazz, teaching, improvisation, jazz ensemble rehearsal, and the management of the successful school jazz ensemble program. Other areas of study include: the rhythm section, literature selection, score analysis and preparation, basic jazz theory, and the use of technology in jazz education.

EMUS 338.3
Classroom Instruments
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 113 and 114 or equivalent study of harmony or MUS 101 or permission of the department.

Deals with methods and techniques involved in playing and teaching classroom instruments including ukulele, guitar, recorder and mallet percussion.

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