University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Master of Music in Music Education - Summer Program

June 24 – July 25, 2013

Designed for the professional music educator
Interweaves research and practice, leading students to reflect on and apply knowledge and experiences from coursework to their teaching
Coursework can be completed in three summer semesters (late June through the end of July each year)
- 12 credits in music education
- 6 credits in theory, musicology, composition or jazz studies
- 10-12 credits of workshops
- Presentation or thesis (2-3 credits)

2013 Summer Courses

Courses are heldJune 24 - July 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday

Research Design in Music Education (MUSED 500) - M/W

The Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning (MUSED 501) - T/TH
History and Philosophy of Music Education (MUSED 502) - M/W
Curriculum Development in Music Education (MUSED 503 - T/TH)
Theory Review (MUSED 407) - Monday thru Thursday
Counterpoint for Music Educators (THEORY 540) - M/W
Music and Identity (MUSICOL 550) - T/Th

2013 Summer Workshops

Band Conducting and Pedagogy Workshop (CONDUCT 507.035)
June 16 - June 22

Michael Haithcock & Rodney Dorsey, University of Michigan

Note: This workshop begins Sunday evening, June 16
Michigan String Workshop (MUSED 505.201)
June 20 – June 22

Michael Hopkins, University of Michigan

Note: This workshop is scheduled Thursday through Saturday
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Creativity (MUSED 504.201)
June 24 – June 28

Stephen Rush, University of Michigan
Choral Techniques for Youth Choirs (MUSED 507.201)
July 1 - July 5

Julie Skadsem, University of Michigan
Teaching Musicianship That Your Students Can Use After Graduation (MUSED 506.201)
July 8 – July 12

John Kratus, Michigan State University
Choral Conducting Symposium (CONDUCT 507.041)
July 8 – July 12

Jerry Blackstone, Eugene Rogers & Julie Skadsem, University of Michigan
Moving to Music, Music to Moving: Helping Students Understand Music Through a Multisensory Approach (MUSED 514.201)
July 15 – July 19

Judith Barthwell, Emerson School, Ann Arbor MI
Practical Strategies for the Student-Focused Secondary Instrumental Program (MUSED 515.201)
July 15 – July 19

Kate Fitzpatrick, University of Michigan

Admissions

Workshops may be taken as part of the Master of Music in Music Education degree program, for Summer graduate credit (NCFD) or for professional development without college credit. See individual workshop websites for details.

Apply to the Master of Music in Music Education Summer degree program

Questions? Contact the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Admissions Office at 734-764-0593 or email at smtd.admissions@umich.edu