Towson University Graduate Music Education
Registration Information
We encourage all students to make application to the Graduate School and to register well in advance of the course. If enrollment is low, there is the chance that the course will be cancelled.
For New Students: You must have an Application for Graduate Study at Towson University form on file at the Graduate Office before registering. This can be completed by starting at the Graduate School link: http://grad.towson.edu/admission/index.asp
For New and Continuing Students: With your TU PeopleSoft ID number, you may register for summer
- On-Line: Click here to take you to on-line registration. This is the preferred option. (If the on-line registration deadline has past, students will need to send hard copy registration information and payment to the Music Department. See 'Last Option' below.)
- In-person at the REGISTRARS Office between April 7 - May 23
- We must decide if the course will 'run' three weeks prior to the beginning of the class. Enrollment numbers drive that decision. PLEASE ENROLL EARLY.
All workshops and courses will be held in the Towson University Center for the Arts. Come join us in this summer season!!
††MUED 630 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly: Principles and Techniques for the Music Classroom I (2) June 23-27 (Class Number 2047). Principles of Dalcroze eurythmics, Orff and Kodaly techniques in elementary and middle school programs. Appropriate for vocal-general and instrumental teachers. Prerequisite: bachelor’s degree in music or music education.
††MUED 631 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly: Principles and Techniques for the Music Classrooom II (2) July 7-11 (Class Number 2048). Principles of beginning and intermediate level Dalcroze, Orff and Kodaly techniques in the vocal-general and instrumental program. Exploring practical techniques and materials using an eclectic approach to teaching concepts and skills. Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor.
††MUED 632 Dalcroze Practices (2) July 14-18 (Class Number 2049). Methods and materials incorporating eurhythmics, solfege, improvisation and basic keyboard improvisatory skills. Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor.
††MUED 634 Kodaly Techniques (2) July 21-25 (Class Number 2050). Methods and materials incorporating sight singing exercises, rhythm and movement, folk songs and singing games within an eclectic curriculum. Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor.
MUED 635 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly Pedagogy & Curriculum Development (3) July 28-31, August 4-6 (Class Number 2051). Teaching the pedagogy of musical elements and concepts using Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly techniques and materials. Prerequisite(s): MUED 631, MUED 632, MUED 633, and MUED 634; or consent of instructor.
††MUED 674 Choral Conducting Refresher (2) June 30-July 3 (Class Number 2052). Choral conducting workshop that provides experiences in building musical ensembles and musicianship through the use of conducting gestures and nuance in the choral rehearsal. Examination of literature will also be included.
MUED 676 Improving Instruction through Reflective Practice (2) June 30-July 3 (Class Number 2055). This course is designed to help teachers improve their own instruction through reflective practice. Participants will observe recordings of lessons to reflect on teaching practice and to identify creative teaching strategies. Research on reflective practice and techniques for self-evaluation of instruction will be discussed. Requirements: 10 Minute Videotape or DVD of classroom instruction
††MUED 678 Reading Certification for Arts Educators Level I (3) July 9-11, 14-16 (Class Number 2053). Identify and examine developmental characteristics associated with learning to read and comprehend. Methods of incorporating reading through student-centered instruction and motivations for reading. Dance, art, music and theatre K-12 educators can meet a portion of Maryland’s reading requirement for teacher certification through this experience.
††MUED 679 Reading Certification for Arts Educators Level II (3) July 17-18 (plus 3 days in Fall 2008 semester. (Class Number 2054). Introduces application of theories, strategies and practices in classroom instruction in the arts. Application, assessment and refinement of reading strategies, theories, and practices in classroom instruction in the arts are stressed. Dance, art, music and theatre K-12 educators can meet a portion of Maryland’s reading requirement for teacher certification through this experience. Prerequisite: MUED 678. Additional hours required for observed instruction during Fall 2008 term.
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Parking Information
Parking permits are required to park in Towson University lots. Parking is available in all university student lots. Cost is $6.00/week, checks payable to Towson University and may be paid on the first day of class. You must go to Parking Services in the Union to purchase a hangtag. Please note that a citation for ‘failure to register’ has a parking fine of $75 for each occurrence.) Plan on arriving by 8:30AM so that you can go to the parking office in the University Union._____________________
SUMMER 2008 TUITION AND FEES (as of March 2008.) (Subject to change. Check the Bursar's Office web site for current information.)
· In-state tuition and graduate fees per credit hour . . . . . . . . . $346.00
· Out-of-state tuition and graduate fee per credit hour . . . . . . . .$660.00
· Lab fee per course or workshop (††designated courses or workshops) . . . . . $ 35.00
· Late registration fee to Music Department (after June 15) (cash or check collected in class or workshop) $ 45.00
· Application fee to TU Graduate School . . . . . . $50.00
Up-to-date information on university tuition and graduate fees can be found on the Bursar’s Office web site.