2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Passing 300-level proficiency exam.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson per week. Continuation of MU 281, focusing on preparation for senior recital or senior project.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Passing 300-level proficiency exam.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson per week. Continuation of MU 271 focusing on preparation for senior recital or senior project.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Passing 300-level proficiency exam.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson per week in violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Continuation of MU 261 focusing on advanced bowing strokes and pacing related to phrasing in preparation for senior recital or senior project.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Passing 300-level proficiency exam.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson per week. Continuation of MU 251 with emphasis upon mallet keyboard and multiple percussion. Care and maintenance of percussion are applied. Composition and improvisation are encouraged.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education and all core courses: MU 101-MU 210.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A study of contemporary music education in secondary schools (grades 7-12). The course covers both teaching and administrative procedures. Students are exposed to various philosophies of vocal and instrumental music education. Technical problems such as the changing voice and general music classes are discussed.

May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or any minor in music.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: For Music Education Majors. MU 201 and MU 202 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An explaration of contemporary music education in grades P-6. The course  covers performance objectives, philosophical and musical concepts, instructional methods and materials, and techniques used in the general music class. Each student observes and participates in general music classes in area schools on a limited basis.

May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or any minor in music.

• Offered: Winter, Odd Years
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Skills and resources for effectively administering the symphonic band. Includes literature, methods of instruction and procedures.

May be repeated for credit.

• Offered: Fall, Even Years
• Prerequisites: MU 114.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Skills and resources for effectively administering a marching band. Includes  drill writing, marching styles, uniforms, instrument care, music selection, auxiliary percussion and flags. Students may serve as assistant drill instructors with the NMU marching band.

May be repeated once for credit.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Passing 300-level proficiency exam.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson per week. Continuation of MU 241, focusing on preparation for senior recital or senior project.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Passing 300-level proficiency exam.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson per week. Continuation of MU 231, focusing on preparation for senior recital or senior project.