Music Department Abilities and Skills (2013-2014)
The required abilities for the Department of Music are:
Ability
Aesthetic Engagement
Collaboration
Communication
Problem Solving
Skill
Receptivity OR Responsiveness
Positive Interdependence OR Leadership
Performance OR Spoken
Critical/Creative Thinking
Level
4
4
4
4
Map One: Mapped Abilities Level 4 - 5
The student must choose a 5th Ability for the portfolio.
Music projects which meet Level 4 in other abilities are listed on the Elective Abilities map.
Aesthetic
Engagement
Composition
Composition
Jazz Improvisation
MUS 320
MUS 220
MUS 170
Scoring and Arranging
Scoring and Arranging
Applied Pedagogy
MUS 301
MUS 302
MUS 378
Senior Recital
All 400 level applied
lessons
Senior Recital
Level 5
Jazz Ensemble
Music History
Music History
Music History
MUS 142
MUS 331
MUS 332
MUS 333
Improvisation Project
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Receptivity
Level 4
Jazz Ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
Applied Pedagogy
MUS 142
MUS 146
MUS 378
Improvisation Project
Concert Performance
Summer Camp Project
Receptivity
Level 5
Woodwind Methods
MUS 323
Teach Lesson to Beginner
Music History
Music History
Music History
MUS 331
MUS 332
MUS 333
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Responsiveness
Responsiveness
Level 4
Original Composition
Original Composition
Transcription/Improvisation
Project
Rescore Band to Flexband
Scoring and Arranging Project
Summer Camp Project
Aesthetic
Engagement
Collaboration
Positive
Interdependence
Positive
Interdependence
Intro to Digital Audio
Recording
Intro to Digital Audio
Recording
Valkyries
University Singers
MUS 102
MUS 130
MUS 132
Group Planetarium
Soundtrack
Independent Production
Project
Vocal Ensemble Collaboration
Vocal Ensemble Collaboration
Accompanying
Percussion Ensemble/Steel
Drum Band
Brass Ensemble
MUS 135
MUS 144
Quick study project
Concert Performance
MUS 145
Performance
Woodwind Ensemble
Music Industry Practicum
MUS 146
MUS 398
Concert Performance
Teamwork Project
Level 5
Jazz Ensemble
MUS 142
Improvisation Project
Level 4
Instrumental Conducting
MUS 303
Concert Band Conducting
CSA Intern (conducting)
MUS 397
Conducting Project
Level 4
MUS 102
Collaboration
Leadership
Leadership
Music JR/SR High School
MUS 490
Teaching Project
Level 5
Woodwind Ensemble
MUS 146
Concert Performance
Level 5
Jazz Ensemble
MUS 142
Improvisation Project
Woodwind Ensemble
MUS 146
Concert Performance
Senior Recital
All 400 level applied
lessons
Senior Recital
Diction
MUS 231
IPA Final Project
Diction
MUS 232
IPA Final Project
Woodwind Methods
MUS 323
Teach Lesson to Beginner
Music Industry Seminar
MUS 309
Oral Presentation
Music History
Music History
Music History
Music for Elementary
Teacher
Music in JR/SR High
School
MUS 331
MUS 332
MUS 333
MUS 390
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Teaching Lesson in School
MUS 490
Real Time Video Assessment
Music Theory I
MUS 109
Major Work Analysis
Communication
Performance
Communication
Spoken
Level 4
Problem Solving
Creative/Critical
Thinking
Level 4
Music Theory II
MUS 110
Major Work Analysis
Music Theory II
MUS 110
Composition Project
Woodwind Ensemble
MUS 146
Concert Performance
Music Theory III
MUS 201
Major Work Analysis
Music Theory IV
MUS 202
Major Work Analysis
Music Theory IV
MUS 202
Composition Project
Instrumental Conducting
MUS 303
Choral Conducting
MUS 304
Composition III
MUS 320
Score Analysis/Conducting
Project
Applied Choral Conducting
Skills
Composition Project
Vocal Methods
MUS 325
Applied Pedagogy
MUS 378
Applied Vocal Instruction
Skills
Summer Camp Project
Piano Pedagogy
MUS 379
Method Book Analysis
CSA Intern (Teaching)
MUS 397
Summer Camp Project
Music in JR SR High
School
MUS 490
Curriculum Map 7-12
Map Two: Elective Abilities Level 4
Level 4 projects that meet an Ability or Skill not required by the department
These projects may be used for the 5th elective ability that is needed on music portfolios.
Communication
Written
Level 4
Music History
MUS 331
Research/Write/Present
Music History
MUS 332
Research/Write/Present
Music History
MUS 333
Research/Write/Present
Piano Pedagogy
MUS 379
Method Book Analysis
Applied Pedagogy
MUS 378
Piano Pedagogy
MUS 379
Development of a Summer
Camp
Method Book Analysis
CSA Intern (teaching)
MUS 397
Music for Elem. Teachers
MUS 390
Effective
Citizenship
Teachers Others
Level 4
Teaching of Lessons and Final
Recital Performance
Global
Awareness
Works with Diversity
Level 4
Diversity Research Project
Problem Solving
Research
Systems Analysis
Level 4
Woodwind Ensemble
MUS 146
Concert Performance
Level 4
Music History
Music History
Music History
Woodwind Methods
MUS 331
MUS 332
MUS 333
MUS 323
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Teaching Lesson to Beginner
Intro to Digital Audio
Recording
Intro to Digital Audio
Recording
Music Theory II
MUS 102
MUS 110
Group Planetarium
Soundtrack
Independent Production
Project
Composition Project
Music Theory IV
MUS 202
Composition Project
Portfolio Development
MUS 491
Senior Portfolio
Senior Recital
All 400 level applied
lessons
Senior Recital
Technology
Literacy
Computational and
Communication Tech
Level 4
MUS 102
Wellness
Self -Management
Level 4
Self –Worth
Level 4
NA
NA
Pre-Student Teaching
Competency Examination
Map Three: Abilities Levels 1, 2, 3
Projects which meet a lower level of Abilities and Skills than those required by the department
Aesthetic
Engagement
Receptivity
Responsiveness
Level 1
Level 2
Level 2
Level 3
Music Appreciation
MUS 100
Fundamentals
MUS 101
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
HUM 202
Composition
Concert Band
MUS 120
MUS 141
History of Rock and Roll
MUS 207
Woodwind Ensemble
MUS 146
Identification of Musical
Elements & Style
Fundamental Composition
Project
Identification of Musical
Elements & Style
Original Composition
Final Concert Reflection
Album/Artist research and
reflection
Concert Performance
Collaboration
Garage Band
MUS 143
Assigned performance
Piano Ensembles
MUS 134
Level 3
Jazz Ensemble
MUS 142
Final Collaborative
Performance
Improvisation Project
Level 1
Class Piano
MUS 112
Final Repertoire Performance
Level 2
Applied Lessons
Level 3
Class Piano
Aural Skills I
All 100 level applied
lessons
MUS 212
MUS 121
Level 1 Proficiency/Gen.
Student Recital/Jury
Accompanying
Radio Solfege Project
Aural Skills II
MUS 122
Melody Composition
Percussion Ensemble/Steel
Drum Band
Aural Skills III
MUS 162/144
Performance in Concert
MUS 203
Radio Solfege Project
Aural Skills IV
MUS 204
Applied Lessons
All 200 level applied
lessons
All 300 level applied
lessons
Reflection paper on sight
singing progress/the necessity
of Aural Skills as a musician,
teacher, and performer
Level 2 Proficiency/Gen.
Student Recital/Jury
Level 3 Proficiency/Gen
Student Recital/Jury
Positive Interdependence Level 3
Leadership
Communication
Performance
Applied Lessons
Effective
Citizenship
Teaches Others
Percussion Methods
MUS 321
Group Teaching Project and
Individual Teaching Project
Woodwind Methods
MUS 323
Teach Lesson to Beginner
Music History
Music History
Music History
MUS 331
MUS 332
MUS 333
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Research/Write/Present
Level 1
Class Piano
MUS 111
Harmonization Final
Level 2
Composition I
MUS 120
Composition Project
Class Piano
MUS 211
Sight-reading
Basic Conducting
MUS 205
Applied Conducting Skills
Composition II
MUS 220
Composition Project
Percussion Methods
MUS 321
Inventory Project and Web
Resources
Brass Methods
MUS 322
History, Web Resources, and
Listening CD Projects
Level 1
Problem Solving
Creative/Critical
Thinking
Level 3
Research
Level 3
String Methods
MUS 324
Fundamental Pedagogy of
Instruments
Level 3
Adv. Recording &
Mastering
MUS 209
Technology Reflection
Level 1
Class Voice
MUS 152
Final Vocal Performance
Concert Attendance
MUS 200
Concert Attendance
Level 2
Applied Lessons
Level 3
Class Piano
All 100 level applied
lessons
MUS 211
Level 1 Proficiency/Gen.
Student Recital/Jury
Piano Proficiency
Class Piano
MUS 212
Piano Proficiency
Class Piano
MUS 213
Piano Proficiency
Applied Lessons
All 200 level applied
lessons
All 300 level applied
lessons
Level 2 Proficiency/Gen.
Student Recital/Jury
Level 3 Proficiency/Gen
Student Recital/Jury
Technology
Computational and
Communication
Technology
Wellness
Self-Management
Applied Lessons
Map Four: General Education/Music Abilities
Projects from music courses that may be used to fulfill a General Education requirement
Ability
Skill
Level
Course Name
Course Number
Project Name
Aesthetic Engagement
Receptivity
1
Music Appreciation
MUS 100
Aesthetic Engagement
Responsiveness
1
Fundamentals
MUS 101
Collaboration
Positive
Interference
Responsiveness
1
Valkyries
MUS 130
2
Athletic Band
MUS 140
Collaboration
Positive
Interdependent
1
Concert Choir
MUS 131
Identification of Musical
Elements & Style
Fundamental Composition
Project
Vocal Ensemble
Collaboration
Final Performance
Reflection
Choral Collaboration
Aesthetic Engagement
Responsiveness
2
Concert Band
MUS 141
Final Concert Reflection
Aesthetic Engagement
Responsiveness
2
History of Rock and Roll
MUS 207
Aesthetic Engagement
Receptivity
1
Humanities
HUM 202
Album/Artist research and
reflection
Identification of Musical
Elements and Style
Aesthetic Engagement