MAY 30 - AUGUST 5, 2017

SAMUEL BARBER INSTITUTE for Music Educators

WEST CHESTERU N I V E R S I T Y

College of Arts and HumanitiesSchool of Music

SAMUEL BARBER INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS Named in honor of West Chester-born composer, Samuel Barber (1910-1981) was noted for his wide range of symphonic and choral works, including the well-known Adagio for Strings.The Samuel Barber Institute for Music Educators offers an innovative combination of traditional academic courses and special subject seminars featuring nationally renowned leaders in 21st century

music education. These courses may be applied to NASM-accredited master’s degrees in music education, applied music, piano pedagogy, music history and literature, and music theory, as well as meeting requirements for teacher certification renewal and professional growth programs. Master’s degrees in the WCU School of Music may be earned through an intensive four-summer program or a combination of regular semester and summer studies.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (18 SEMESTER HOURS)This certificate is designed for in-service music educators who wish to upgrade their skills in music technology and apply the materials, musicianship skills, and methodologies in a focused program, yet do not wish to undertake a full master’s degree curriculum. Three core courses provide fundamental skills and knowledge in music technology while advanced courses serve to further prepare music educators to create curricular applications appro-priate to their teaching assignment. This certificate program may be completed in three consecutive summers. Completion of the course work for the certificate in music technology also meet the requirements for TI:ME Level I and II certifications.

CERTIFICATE IN ORFF-SCHULWERK (18 SEMESTER HOURS) - OR -CERTIFICATE IN KODÁLY METHODOLOGY (18 SEMESTER HOURS)These certificate programs are designed for in-service music educators who wish to upgrade their skills in classroom and choral instruction using the materials, musicianship skills, and methodologies in a focused program based on the teaching approaches developed by either Zoltán Kodály or Carl Orff, yet who do not wish to undertake a full master’s degree curriculum. The Kodály Methodology Certificate requires three levels of musicianship training and methodology to meet the basic skill and knowledge requirements for the certificate. The Orff-Schulwerk Certificate requires three levels of musicianship, recorder, and movement instruction. A set of three additional program-specific advanced courses are required to complete both programs. Both certificates prepare music educators to create curricular applications appropriate to their teaching assignment. These certificates can be completed in three summers

GRADUATE PROGRAMS• Master of Music in Music Education

(Research Report, Performance, Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, or Music Technology)

• Master of Music in Performance (Instrumental, Vocal, Piano, or Organ)

• Master of Music in Theory and Composition

• Master of Music in History and Literature

• Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy

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COURSE NUMBER SECTION COURSE TITLE

(Example) MUE 679 31 Special Subjects Seminar

GRADUATE COURSE REGISTRATION SCHEDULING CARDTHIS SCHEDULING CARD MUST BE FILLED IN COMPLETELY.

Please note: Any student who has not filed a Graduate Studies application and has not been formally accepted is limited to a maximum of three courses. Students who have already taken three courses must apply to Graduate Studies and be accepted before they will be allowed to schedule additional courses.

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Please note, you may be required to complete a non-degree application at no cost for registration purposes. You will be contacted if this step is necessary.

REGISTRATION PROCEDUREREGISTRATION AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY CLASS OR WORKSHOP IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.1. Complete the course scheduling card below, listing course

number(s), section number(s), and course title(s). EXAMPLE: MUE 679 (course number), 31 (section number), Special Subjects Seminar (course title)

2. Include a deposit check of $75 per course to be taken (one course = $75, two courses = $150, etc.), made payable to WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY. Each check must include student’s name and either WCU student ID number or social security number. This deposit is refundable ONLY if WCU cancels the course. Do NOT send complete payment at this time as fees and tuition are subject to change. Contact the Office of the Bursar for balance due on registration request made less than two weeks prior to the beginning of the summer session during which the course is offered.

3. Mail the completed course registration scheduling card and deposit to: M. Gregory Martin, Coordinator of Graduate Studies, School of Music, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383

Contact the Office of Residence Life for information regarding housing and meal plans for the summer session: Office of Residence Life, Lawrence Center, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, 610-436-3307

Additional information for any course may be requested by emailing somgradinfo@wcupa.edu.

Registration for ALL students begins February 23, 2017 and ends on the first day of each respective session.

SUMMER TUITION AND FEESContact the Office of the Bursar for up-to-date information regarding tuition and fees for summer courses.

Office of the Bursar, 25 University Avenue, West Chester University,West Chester, PA 19383PH: 610-436-2552

In-State Graduate Tuition: $561 per credit

Out-of-State Graduate Tuition: $815 per credit

Contact Bursar regarding fees

For information regarding special fees for the Marching Band Workshop, contact Vivace Productions at 1-800-264-1121 or info@vivaceproductions.com.

APPLIED MUSICAIM 679-31 – Jazz Workshop (3) July 17-21, 8:00 am – 4:30 pmMarc Jacoby, West Chester UniversityStudents will study the pedagogy of jazz performance, the importance of jazz history, jazz ensemble performance and instructional techniques.

AIM 680-31 – Instrumental Conducting Symposium (3) July 17-21, 8:00 am – 5:30 pmRobert Carnochan, University of Miami, Miami, FLMike Haithcock, Director of Bands, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MIAndrew Yozviak, Director of Bands, West Chester UniversityM. Gregory Martin, Associate Director of Bands, West Chester UniversityThe West Chester University Summer Wind Conducting Workshop will be held Monday - Friday, July 17-21, 2017. Morning sessions will focus on core conducting skills, score study and analysis techniques. Select chamber works will be explored and conducted by workshop participants. Afternoon sessions will feature an examination of the wind repertoire and afford participants conducting opportunities with the full wind ensemble. Workshop participants will be coached by West Chester University’s Andrew Yozviak and M. Gregory Martin as well as special guest clinicians, Robert Carnochan, Director of Bands, the University or Miami and Michael Haithcock Director of Bands, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Registration fees are $500 for conducting participants and $300 for observers. Registration will open January 31 and is limited to the first 16 paid participants. There is no limit to the number of observers. University credit is available at an additional cost. For more information contact Dr. Andrew Yozviak at ayozviak@wcupa.edu or visit the band website at www.wcubands.org

MWB 539-31 – Marching Band Workshop (3) July 24-27, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Andrew Yozviak, West Chester UniversityThe marching band conference and workshop will provide directors with individual and classroom instruction in drill design, rehearsal techniques, computer generated drill, color guard implementation and design, and percussion utilization in the marching band. In addition, student sessions are offered in the following areas: marching band, percussion, silk, rifle, saber, majorette, drill team, and drum major. This workshop has received national acclaim for the introduction of contemporary marching band techniques. An additional fee is charged for housing. Please call 800.264.1121 for a brochure.

VOC 536-31 – (Vocal-Choral Workshop) Choral Conducting Symposium (3) July 19-22, 8:30 am – 8:30 pm (12:30 pm on 7/22)Dr. Richard Sparks, Professor of Conducting, University of North TexasDavid DeVenney, West Chester UniversityRyan Kelly, West Chester UniversityThe West Chester University Summer Choral Conducting Workshop will be held Wednesday - Saturday, July 19-22, 2017. Morning sessions will begin with a session on repertory, and then core conducting skills, using a variety of music chosen each day from a different style period. Selected works will be explored and conducted by workshop participants. Afternoon and evening sessions will feature score study and analysis techniques based on that day’s repertory, followed by workshop participants conducting movements from Vivaldi’s Gloria. On Saturday, participant conductors will conduct the Gloria with a small chamber orchestra. Workshop participants will be coached by West Chester University’s David DeVenney and Ryan Kelly as well as special guest clinician: Richard Sparks from the University of North Texas. Registration fees are $500 for conducting participants and $300 for observers. Registration will open January 31. Conducting participants are limited to the first 12 paid registrants; there is no limit to the number of non-conducting observers. University credit is available at an additional cost. For further information, please contact Dr. DeVenney (ddevenney@wcupa.edu) or visit www.wcupa.edu/choral

MUSIC EDUCATIONMUE 500-21 – Methods and Materials of Research (3)June 26-30, 8:30 am – 4:30 pmJ. Bryan Burton, West Chester UniversityStudents will study the major types, and basic techniques and procedures of research, including methods for locating, evaluating, and interpreting evidence. Students will complete a research outline as one of the outcomes of this course.

MUE 601-21 – Innovations in Elementary Music Education, Conversational Solfege (3)June 19-23, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm John Feirerabend, University of HartfordWith the Conversational Solfege approach, music literacy starts with great literature and ear before-eye; philosophy that correlates with the National Standards. Great songs are broken down into their component parts and then reassembled so that students can bring greater musical understanding to everything they do. The ultimate goal is to create fully engaged, independent musicians who can hear, understand, read, write, compose, and improvise. Students will receive certification in Conversational Solfege Method by the Feierabend Association for Music Education at the completion of this course.

MUE 603-21 – Innovations in Instrumental Music – Elementary Band (3)June 26-30, 8:30 am – 4:30 pmM. Gregory Martin, West Chester UniversityReview analysis and practical applications of current and developing pedagogy, materials, assessment techniques for the elementary/secondary instrumental music program. Instructors will include leading innovative guest faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise in this area.

MUE 698-21 – Recital Research (1)May 30-July 1M. Gregory Martin, West Chester UniversityPreparation of program notes and supporting papers for master recital. Students must be candidates for Master of Music in Music Education—Performance Option.

MUE 560-31 – Kodály Level I: Musicianship Training (2)July 10-21, 8:00 am – 4:30 pmStaffDesigned to develop musicianship for teaching the Kodaly process in primary grades and to improve students’ ability to sing pentatonic literature and basic rhythms at sight in a classroom setting.

MUE 561-31 – Kodály Level I: Methodology (2)July 10-21, 8:00 am – 4:30 pmStaffDesigned to present lesson-planning strategies for teaching Kodaly based methodology in the primary grades.

MUE 591-31 – Introduction to Notation, Sequencing and Electronic Instruments (3)July 10-14, 8:00 am – 4:30 pmMarc Jacoby, West Chester University Students will work with notation software, sequencing software, and electronic instruments as it applies to the elementary and secondary music classroom.

MUE 593-31 – Notation for Music Educators (3)July 31-August 4, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Vince Leonard This course, taught by one of the leaders in teaching the use of sequencing software covers both Finale and Sibelius in the music classroom to be used as tools for creating scores, recordings, and multimedia files for the Internet and multimedia projects.

MUE 598-31 – Curricular Integration of Music Technology (3)July 24-28, 8:00 am – 4:30 pmMarc Jacoby, West Chester University

MUE 679-31 – American Folk Instruments and History (guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, ukulele) (3)July 24-28, 8:30 am – 4:30 pmMichael Miles, Musician and ComposerThis class profiles each of these instruments, and provides students with hands-on experience and fundamental playing skills with each one. Further time is spent in the exploration of the American music and its role in history with particular emphasis on Civil Rights Movement, Labor Songs, 1930’s and the Viet Nam War. Through live class performance and archival video recordings, students are directly exposed to music that defined and changed America. Hands on access to these instruments also provides students the opportunity to play in small group ensembles. Each student must bring a guitar, and if possible one other American folk instrument. Interested students should already have the ability to play simple chord progressions on the guitar.

MUE 691-31 – Research Seminar in Music (2)July 3-August 5Marci Major, West Chester UniversityA research proposal with supporting procedures is developed. Guidance in individual research topics, with tutorial assistance in form and style of research writing.

MUE 692-31 – Research Report (2)July 3-August 5Marci Major, West Chester UniversityCompletion of research report. Students must be candidates for Master of Music in Music Education—Research Report Option.

MUSIC THEORY, HISTORY AND COMPOSITIONMHL 613-31 – Topics in Music from 1750-1810 (3) July 17-August 5, 9:00 am – 11:45 amHeidi Lee, West Chester UniversityIn this seminar we will study the music and cultural contexts of the Classical period, with a special emphasis on the biography and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We will examine historical precedents, compositional styles, and social and political contexts of Mozart’s music. Other topics of the seminar include philosophical and aesthetic trends of the Enlightenment and issues in performance practice of the Classical period repertoire.

MTC 512-31 – Composition I, Independent Study (3)July 3-August 5Robert Maggio, West Chester UniversityFree composition in larger forms for ensembles, solo voice and chorus, chamber groups, and orchestra.

for more information, visit: www.wcupa.edu/arts-humanities/music/specialPrograms.aspx

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