Undergraduate Courses

Study and performance of standard and contemporary percussion repertoire in
chamber ensembles.

Study and performance of chamber music.

Students in this course will study blues music developed in Chicago gaining skills to analyze and understand its musical and historical significance. Additionally, this course will address technological, social and economic developments seminal to Chicago blues. Students will study the development of the blues as a musical style and learn to identify harmonic, rhythmic and textural elements. Sociologically, students will gain a heightened awareness of music, culture and race relations associated with the genre.

Examination of key issues facing families and governments in raising children for a 21st century global society. Topics might include: economics and politics affecting child well-being nationally and internationally; child-rearing challenges faced by families and government in low, middle, and high income nations, public (government) and private (family, business and charitable); the role of science and participatory/democratic processes in increasing the effectiveness of public and private investments in children.

Examination of learning processes, covering major theories, related research and practical implications. Learning is discussed from a developmental perspective, highlighting its relation to cognition, social, and emotion.

Lab ensemble is an essential program requirement to prepare emerging teachers for K-12 certification to strengthen vocal performance skills, as well as to develop an awareness of choral pedagogy. This repeatable course is taken during freshman and sophomore semesters while in residence at NYU New York City campus and prior to enrolling in Choral Materials, Techniques and Conducting (MPAME-UE 1429) or (MPAME-GE 2082)

Practical procedures and materials for conducting choral ensembles at all levels of music education. Students enrolled in this course demonstrate essential choral conducting techniques, knowledge of appropriate choral repertoire, knowledge of how to approach problems of diction and pronunciation of foreign languages, and the ability to analyze and synthesize choral music scores for conception, interpretation, rehearsal, and performance.

No course description available.

Formal and informal methods of assessing student learning including major standardized tests, criterion references instruments, curriculum-based assessments, various observational techniques and portfolio assessments. Students will learn to use information gathered through assessment to plan or modify instruction.

Critical analysis of teaching models through observation and practice. Students will learn to organize a course, conceptualize a unit, prepare lesson plans, devise and evaluate assessments, and effectively use technology in the classroom.

Introduction to contemporary issues of clinical practice in communication disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis on integration of previous coursework with direct clinical observations of diagnostic & treatment sessions. Introduction to clinical settings through study of current methods of standardized & non-standardized assessment procedures, client interviewing, treatment planning, clinical report writing, & implementation of treatment plans. Each student will complete 25 hours of supervised clinical observation outside of class.

Advanced study of the effects of disease on nutrient and energy requirements and metabolism, assessment and treatment of disease-induced malnutrition, nutritional support methods applied to case management. Emphasizes assessment of anthropometric and biochemical indicators, clinical symptoms, and development of individual nutritional care plans. For advanced undergraduates students requiring preparation for clinical course.

This course explores the brain and its functions. Emphasis will be on cognition and cognitive disorders. Students will explore cognitive disorders and the effect on everyday life functions in New York and in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Students will analyze collaborative piano repertoire including instrumental chamber music, concertos, songs & arias, gaining an understanding of potential ensemble challenges & interpretive solutions. Text translation & analysis, techniques of orchestral reduction, musical theatre accompanying, & coaching will be investigated using specific methodology readings, listening assignments, class presentations & performance. Each student will give an in-class
coaching demonstration at the beginning & end of the semester.

All undergraduate music majors meet in Collegium six times each semester to discuss broad issues of the music profession, career opportunities, and department matters. During the remaining weeks students meet with members of their major program for visits with specialists in their field and for programmatic discussions.

This course is required of all Steinhardt Music Majors studying on the program. The aim of Collegium is to provide music students with a variety of experiences which reflect the local musical history and culture. The course uses lectures, field trips, and concerts to acquaint students with local music and culture. The exact format and content of this course varies by location.

All undergraduate music majors meet in Collegium six times each semester to discuss broad issues of the music profession, career opportunities, and department matters. During the remaining weeks students meet with members of their major program for visits with specialists in their field and for programmatic discussions.

All undergraduate music majors meet in Collegium six times each semester to discuss broad issues of the music profession, career opportunities, and department matters. During the remaining weeks students meet with members of their major program for visits with specialists in their field and for programmatic discussions.

All undergraduate music majors meet in Collegium six times each semester to discuss broad issues of the music profession, career opportunities, and department matters. During the remaining weeks students meet with members of their major program for visits with specialists in their field and for programmatic discussions.

All undergraduate music majors meet in Collegium six times each semester to discuss broad issues of the music profession, career opportunities, and department matters. During the remaining weeks students meet with members of their major program for visits with specialists in their field and for programmatic discussions.