Basic Skills and Pedagogy: Guitar
MUED 200B
M/W/F: 10:25 – 11:15 AM
J. Delfing
Designed for music education majors to provide the fundamentals of teaching methods for various instruments. Recommended preparation: Music education majors. Non-music majors accepted with consent of department.

Basic Skills and Pedagogy: Piano for Music Educators
MUED 200J
M/W/F: 2:45 – 4:o0 PM
A. Bedell
Designed for music education majors to provide the fundamentals of using piano in the classroom for pedagogy and accompaniment.

Foundations of Music Education
MUED 240
T/Th: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
B. Helton
An introduction to and overview of the music education profession. Philosophical, historical and psychological perspectives on music education in schools, including contemporary topics and trends. Introduction of Ohio academic content standards and curriculum model for music, along with K-12 National Music Standards. Students will travel to local area schools for observations. A student may not receive credit for both MUED 240 and MUED 410.

Intensive Field Experience
MUED 300
F: 2:05 – 3:05 PM
R. Scherber
This course is intended for BS and MA-Licensure music education majors, and acquaints students with various teaching settings in P-12 schools in the greater Cleveland area; allows students to observe and teach with practicing music teachers; and fosters critical thinking skills related to effective teaching, lesson planning, and other elements of teaching. Offered as MUED 300 and MUED 400.

General Music Methods
MUED 350
M/W: 12:35 – 2:55 PM
L. Koops
General Music Methods introduces student to methods and materials for planning and implementing general music experiences for all ages, with concentration on Pre-K through sixth grade children. Topics of the course include: multiple meanings of music for children; characteristics/needs of young children and creating a supportive learning environment; theories of music learning and teaching; learning styles and collaborative learning; assorted teaching methods, rhythm, pitch, listening, movement, performing, composing; curriculum design; technology for music instruction; multicultural music; music for exceptional children; integrating music with the arts and other curricula; motivation and classroom management; lesson planning and record keeping; developing a personal philosophy of music education; national, state, and professional standards; and assessment. Clinical/Field experiences (Clinical-all ages; Field-focus on Pre-K through elementary) required.

Instrumental Methods and Materials
MUED 352
M/W: 12:35 – 2:55 PM
J. Delfing
This course acquaints students with effective ways to develop, organize and maintain a successful instrumental program for any age group, based on a comprehensive instrumental music education model. Students are given a “womb to tomb” view of the instrumentalists’ development, including physiological development and age appropriate instrumental exceptions. Topics and content include: philosophical basis for music education, considerations for selecting repertoire including multicultural music; rehearsal techniques; assessment and record keeping; planning for the rehearsal; recruitment, auditioning, and placement; motivation and classroom management; team teaching and collaborative learning; managing an instrumental program; participation in professional activities; effective use of technology in the instrumental program; philosophy; and national, state, and professional standards. Clinical/Field experiences (all ages) required.

Choral Methods and Materials
MUED 353
M/W: 12:35 – 2:55 PM
C. Clark
This course acquaints students with effective ways to develop, organize and maintain a successful choral program for any age group, based on a comprehensive choral music education model. Students review fundamental vocal pedagogy of the singing voice, including physiological development, age appropriate vocal expectations, and establishing and maintaining vocal health. Topics include: philosophical basis for vocal music education; the child voice, the adolescent voice, and the adult voice; vocal tone; considerations for selecting repertoire including ensemble assessment, music evaluation, and multicultural music; rehearsal techniques, collaborative learning, and motivation; planning for the rehearsal; developing conducting technique; recruitment, auditioning, placement, score analysis and preparation; classroom management; managing a choral program; participation in professional activities; effective use of technology in a choral program; and national state, and professional standards. Clinical/Field experiences (all ages) required. Recommended preparation: MUED 276.

Introduction to Music: Listening Experience I
MUGN 201
M/W: 4:40 – 5:55 PM
TBD
A flexible approach to the study of the materials and literature of music, primarily European Classical music, with emphasis on aural and analytical skills.

Responsible AI: Cultivating a Just and Sustainable Socio-technical Future through Data Citizenship
MUGN 250
W: 4:15 – 5:30 PM
T. Beal
An introduction to the key issues that inform ethically responsible design, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, with particular focus on the impact of data practices. From generative language models to video surveillance and identity detection to facial recognition, AI is becoming more and more embedded in our everyday lives. These AI technologies are increasingly built on our data, whether we are aware of it or not. In this praxis-oriented course, we will explore how data is fundamental to the development of AI technologies and develop practices for increased awareness of and participation in this data ecosystem. As we interrogate AI systems in everyday life through hands-on engagement with AI tools and their data pipelines, we will begin to construct a data citizenship model that can help us reclaim the power of collective responsibility in order to build a more just and sustainable socio-technical future. Students will focus their individual and group projects on questions and issues directly related to the subject area of the offering they are enrolled in. Offered as COGS 250, ENGL 250, HUMN 250, MUGN 250, PHIL 250 and RLGN 250.

Digital Music: Composition and Production
MUGN 308
T/Th: 1:00 – 2:15 PM | 2:45 – 4:00 PM
S. Haluska | J. Parker
Course focuses on digital music creation and composition using audio sequencing software. Topics include song writing, synthesizers, recording, editing, mixing, and film scoring. Course is open to music majors, minors, and non-majors with sufficient musical background. Emphasis on group work, creativity, and imagination. All work done on Macintosh computers in The Core, the Department of Music’s multimedia classroom.

Folk Music of Eastern Europe
MUGN 310
T: 10:15 – 11:15 AM
T. Boyarsky
The course Folk Music of Eastern Europe is dedicated to the exploration and performance of vocal and instrumental music from Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe. All these countries comprise many ethnic groups and have a vast repertoire of folk music, folk instruments, and singing styles. Each musical piece is placed in context, with an eye towards culture, symbolism, history, poetry/lyrics, and customs. Class combines listening/watching, compare/contrast discussion, and singing/playing. We look at how classical composers use folk music in their long compositions. Percussion and other instruments will enhance the final performance consisting of folk dance, song, playing musical instruments, and explanation. Final performance is open to the public. Offered as RUSN 305 and MUGN 310.

Music in Global Contexts
MUHI 200
M/W/F: 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
A. Kluth
An introduction to various historical and contemporary global musical cultures addressing their aesthetics, ethics, strategies, and functions.

Music of Europe and the Americas to 1800
MUHI 201
M/W/F: 9:20 – 10:10 AM
D. Rothenberg
A series of case studies in the music of Europe and the Americas before 1800 connecting musical techniques and practices to wider historical and cultural currents.

Music of Europe and the Americas after 1800
MUHI 202
M/W/F: 10:25 – 11:15 AM
S. McClary
A survey of Western music from c1800 to the present.

History of Rock and Roll
MUHI 212
T/Th: 4:15 – 5:30 PM
C. Vance | TBD
This course surveys the music and culture of the rock and roll era, broadly defined to include much popular music since the 1950s to the present day. Music majors are to enroll in MUHI 312. Offered as AFST 212 and MUHI 212.

Jazz Perspectives on STEM and the Humanities
MUHI 218
T/Th: 8:30 – 9:45 AM
P. Ferguson
Jazz Improvisation is often dependent upon a unique confluence of perspectives and expertise. We tend to associate STEM with technical expertise and view jazz as a highly subjective enterprise. While there is much truth in both assertions, the lines are blurrier than may be supposed. To that end, we will bring in a variety of speakers from STEM and the humanities to discuss how improvisation is present in their work and how their improvisatory practices and our understandings of jazz might mutually inform one another.

History of Jazz and American Popular Music
MUHI 315
T/Th: 10:00 – 11:15 AM
P. Ferguson
Musical styles and structures of jazz and American popular music; emphasis on music since 1900. Recommended preparation: MUTH 202, MUTH 211, or MUHI 202. Offered as AFST 315 and MUHI 315.

Introduction to Historical Performance Practice
MUHI 341
T/Th: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
P. Bennett
Summary and perspective of the problems and issues associated with the field of historical performance practices. Offered as MUHI 341 and MUHI 441.

Topics in Music History – Beethoven Quartets
MUHI 350
T: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
S. McClary
Close study of a theme or aspect of music such as “Music and Gender,” “Symphonies of Mahler,” and “Wagner’s Ring.” Offered as MUHI 350 and MUHI 450.

Undergraduate Seminar in Music History
MUHI 390
M/W: 12:35 – 1:50 PM
A. Kluth
An intensive research seminar in music history for music majors.

Capstone for Music Majors A
MUHI 395A
W: 2:05 – 2:55 PM | 4:40 – 5:30 PM
G. Cowart
Not required for the music major, but intended for music majors who need a Capstone in music. Course consists of projects varying according to the students’ area of study and interests, but each must include a document of appropriate length and scope and must be presented publicly in an appropriate forum. MUHI 395A guides students through the preliminary stages of the project.

Elements of Music Theory I
MUTH 111
M/W/F: 8:15 – 9:05 AM | 9:20 – 10:10 AM 
TBD
This course introduces the student to language, visual representations, and conceptual tools for analyzing and communicating ideas about music. Course content centers genres popular in North America–hip hop, rock, top-40 pop, etc.–alongside music for film and video games, jazz, and classical traditions. Successful students will analyze multiple musical domains by ear and on paper, engaging with a variety of music notation systems.

Elements of Music Theory II
MUTH 112
T/Th: 10:00 – 11:15 AM
TBD
This course deepens the student’s understanding of musical structures, focusing on the domains of musical form, colorful (chromatic) harmony, and meter. Course content centers genres popular in North America–hip hop, rock, top-40 pop, etc.–alongside music for film and video games, jazz, and classical traditions. Successful students will analyze multiple musical domains by ear and on paper, annotate and illustrate their interpretations, and write descriptively about music.

Elements of Musicianship I
MUTH 161
T: 8:00 – 8:50 AM 10:00 – 10:50 AM
A. Elkins | TBD
In this course students develop skills to embody, hear, and vocalize musical ideas. You will learn to feel and reproduce rhythms, sing melodies at sight, and transcribe musical materials by ear. We develop these skills through regular practice. Final grades are based on attainment of set benchmarks by the end of the term. Regular skills check-ups help students track progress towards these goals.

Elements of Music Theory III
MUTH 211
M/W/F: 9:20 – 10:10 AM | 10:25 – 11:15 AM
TBD
This course focuses on music theoretical concepts and analytical techniques germane to the study of classical music in the European tradition. Course content includes Roman-numeral analysis, functional harmonic syntax, modulation, and classical form. Successful students will analyze music in the classical style by ear and on a score, annotate and illustrate their interpretations, and write descriptively about music.

Elements of Musicianship III
MUTH 261
T: 8:55 – 9:45 AM | Th: 8:55 – 9:45 AM
TBD
Continuation of MUTH 162; refinement of the same skills learned in that class. Rhythms, melodies, and exercises for transcription increase in difficulty, incorporating advanced syncopation and modulation. Students identifying compound phrases and large forms by ear. We continue to develop skills through regular practice. Final grades are based on attainment of set benchmarks by the end of the term. Regular skills check-ups help students track progress towards these goals.