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CEU 0412 Kodaly Sampler (1.8-2.1 units)
Highlights the principles and practices taught in the Kodaly program. Gain an understanding of the musicianship skills developed in solfege classes and the choral techniques in conducting classes. For those that stay for the complete three-week course, switch to Level I for full credit.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1132 Roberts, John (2.1 credits)
Jul 8-Jul 10 8:00am-4:30pm MTW SPU, CMB 103, 201, and 211, Seattle, WA
Tuition: $40 flat fee
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/909-1644.
Fees: Additional $250 course fee and $10 (optional) materials fee payable to Kodaly Levels Program of Seattle.

EDCN 5648 Opera: Enriching the Classroom (3-4 credits)
Explores the cultural, political, philosophical and artistic milieu in which the opera was composed. Incorporates the creation of lesson plans appropriate to the classroom by having participants independently create proposals on how they will enrich their own classrooms. Participants will attend a final dress rehearsal of a Seattle Opera production. May be repeated for credit 5 times. Equivalents: CEU 2952, ENG 5000 and MUS 5039.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1045 Hanson, Eric (3 credits)
Jul 26 12:00pm-3:00pm F SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
Jul 27 1:00pm-4:00pm S SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
Jul 29-Jul 31 9:00am-4:00pm MW SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
Aug 2 10:00am-4:00pm F SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
(Also available under MUS 5039 (3 credits) CEU 2952 (3-4 Units))
Tuition: $450 flat fee
Register: To register for this course, visit here or call the Center for Professional Education at 800/589-4038 or 206/281-2274

EDMU 5063 iPads in the Music Classroom (1 credit)
Designed to teach music teachers and middle/high school students how to successfully use and teach musical form, chord progression, music sequencing and song composition on an iPad. The course begins with the workings of the iPad, and quickly moves into musical form. Students will map out their form for their composition on paper, then learn and fill in their chord progession. Using Garage Band on the iPad, participants will take this blueprint and generate a five-part song consisting of: drums, bass, piano, guitar, and an audio track. They will then master the music and get it ready for publication and/or sharing online. Students must complete a final original song on their own and submit it to the instructor. Equivalent: CEU 3527.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1116 Klinger, Mike (1 credit)
Jul 30-Jul 31 9:00am-3:00pm TW The Synthesis Midi Workshop, Music Lab, Carson, WA
(Also available under CEU 3527 (1 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $195 course fee payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.
2012 - 2013 1196 Klinger, Mike (1 credit)
Duration: 8 weeks.
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Register online for this course at www.wiziq.com/courses/.
Fees: Additional $199 course fee payable to the instructor.
Course medium: Internet.
Notes: Students must have access to an iPad, a computer with Internet access and the Garage Band App already downloaded.

EDMU 5593 Teaching Music Using Music Technology (2 credits)
The focus of this course is to show teachers how they can teach musical concepts using technology in their classrooms. Teachers will learn music form, chord progression techniques, and how to map out a song blueprint and take it to various music technology software's to produce a finished product. Shows music technology integration between various programs and brings participants up-to-date on the very latest softwares including: Sibelius 7(or Finale), Pro Tools 10, Band in a Box 2013, Garage Band, and using various iPad apps for teaching music. Equivalent: CEU 3555.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1110 Klinger, Mike (2 credits)
Jun 25-Jun 28 9:00am-3:00pm TWThF The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat, Music Lab, Carson, WA
(Also available under CEU 3555 (2 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $395 course fee (includes lunch) payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.
2012 - 2013 1112 Klinger, Mike (2 credits)
Jul 1-Jul 5 9:00am-3:00pm MTWF Centennial High School, Music Classroom, Boise, ID
(Also available under CEU 3555 (2 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $395 course fee payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.
2012 - 2013 1114 Klinger, Mike (2 credits)
Jul 9-Jul 12 9:00am-3:00pm TWThF LCSD Administration Building, Training Center, Cheyenne, WY
(Also available under CEU 3555 (2 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $395 course fee payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.

EDTE 5735 Digital Audio Recording Using Pro Tools (Beginner) (1-2 credits)
Designed for participants who are interested in digital audio recording, this course focuses primarily on Pro Tools software, microphones, patterns and placements, and some basics on the physics of sound. Pro Tools LE 7 software will be used for recording and editing. Midi recording, editing, importing and conversion to audio will also be addressed.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1122 Klinger, Mike (2 credits)
Aug 13-Aug 16 9:00am-3:00pm TWThF The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat, Music Lab, Carson, WA
(Also available under CEU 3011 (1-2 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $395 course fee (includes lunch) payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.
2012 - 2013 920 Klinger, Mike (1-2 credits)
Feb 8 6:00pm-9:00pm F The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat, Carson, WA
Feb 9 8:30am-3:30pm S The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat, Carson, WA
(Also available under CEU 3011 (1-2 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $225 course fee payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.

MUS 5009 String Bass Workshop (3-4 credits)
Covers jazz, solo, orchestra techniques and the development of materials for bass instruction. Designed for intermediate and advanced bass players. Equivalent: CEU 2573.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1237 Gowers, Todd (3 credits)
Jun 24-Jun 27 8:00am-10:00pm MTWTh SPU, Seattle, WA
Jun 28 8:00am-7:00pm F SPU, Seattle, WA
Tuition: $47 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/354-4306.
Fees: Additional $425 course fee payable to the instructor.

MUS 5010 Kodaly Certificate Program: Level I (3-8 credits)
Prerequisite: None.Receive daily instruction in methods, musicianship, folk music and classroom materials, and choral techniques. Learn strategies for beginning lesson planning, structuring classroom activities and introducing students to musical reading and writing skills. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Equivalent: CEU 2479. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1126 Roberts, John (7 credits)
Jul 8-Jul 19 8:00am-4:30pm MTWThF SPU, CMB 103, 201, and 211, Seattle, WA
(Also available under CEU 2479 (3.5-7 Units))
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/909-1644.
Fees: Additional $775 course fee payable to Kodaly Levels Program of Seattle and $69 materials fee payable to Mad Robin Music, payable at first class session.

MUS 5011 Kodaly Certificate Program: Level II (6-8 credits)
Prerequisite: Level I. Continue to explore the sequential development of musical elements through long-term and daily lesson planning. Focus on the analysis and organization of classroom musical materials and the development of children's part-singing skills. Equivalent: CEU 3006. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1135 Roberts, John (7 credits)
Jul 8-Jul 19 8:00am-4:30pm MTWThF SPU, CMB 103, 201, 211, Seattle, WA
(Also available under CEU 3006 (7 Units))
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/909-1644.
Fees: Additional $775 course fee payable to Kodaly Levels Program of Seattle and $73 materials fee payable to Mad Robin Music, payable at first class session.

MUS 5018 Kodaly: Musicianship Training (1 credit)
Experience the internationally-acclaimed Kodaly approach to music literacy. By taking this course, you'll enhance your written and aural musicianship skills as you progress through daily experiences in sight-singing, ear-training and musical dictation. Equivalent: CEU 2482.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1128 Roberts, John (1 credit)
Jul 8-Jul 19 8:30am-9:45am MTWThF SPU, CMB 103, 201, 211, Seattle, WA
(Also available under CEU 2482 (1 Units))
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/909-1644.
Fees: Additional $125 course fee payable to Kodaly Levels Program of Seattle and $23 materials fee payable to Mad Robin Music, payable at first class session.

MUS 5039 Opera: Enriching the Classroom (3 credits)
Explores the cultural, political, philosophical and artistic milieu in which the opera was composed. Incorporates the creation of lesson plans appropriate to the classroom by having participants independently create proposals on how they will enrich their own classrooms. Participants will attend a final dress rehearsal of a Seattle Opera production. May be repeated for credit 5 times. Equivalents: CEU 2952, EDCN 5648 and ENG 5000.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1046 Hanson, Eric (3 credits)
Jul 26 12:00pm-3:00pm F SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
Jul 27 1:00pm-4:00pm S SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
Jul 29-Jul 31 9:00am-4:00pm MW SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
Aug 2 10:00am-4:00pm F SPU, CMB 211, Seattle, WA
(Also available under EDCN 5648 (3-4 credits) CEU 2952 (3-4 Units))
Tuition: $450 flat fee
Register: To register for this course, visit here or call the Center for Professional Education at 800/589-4038 or 206/281-2274

MUS 5040 Sibelius (2-3 credits)
Designed for both beginner and intermediate users or older Sibelius users wishing to learn the new Sibelius 7 version. Participants will learn the basics of inputting music using mouse or a midi keyboard in both step time and real-time modes. Simple in class assignments will teach participants to input a simple lead sheet with chords and lyrics, input a simple four-part score and transpose and extract the parts, learn how to scan in music, import midi files, design worksheets and tests, saving as audio, "live tempo", magnetic layout, working with sound libraries, working with the new Ideas HUB, advanced page layout techniques, writing music to video, and much more. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Equivalents: CEU 2879, MUS 5060 and MUS 5061.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1194 Klinger, Mike (3 credits)
Duration: up to three months.
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Register online for this course at www.wiziq.com/courses/.
Fees: Additional $299 course fee payable to the instructor.
Course medium: Internet.
Notes: Student must already have access to Sibelius 7 software, and a midi or USB keyboard. This course is equivalent to MUS 5060 and 5061 and may not be taken if either of those courses have been successfully completed.

MUS 5041 Music Technology: Private Study (1 credit)
Focuses on individual needs of the participant relating to a particular aspect of music technology via private one on one study. Studies basic and intermediate levels of music technology. Answers questions relating to specific music technology issues. Enables participants to move forward to an advanced level of study in music technology. Equivalent: CEU 2880.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1108 Klinger, Mike (1 credit)
Jun 3-Aug 31 - The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat, Music Lab, Carson, WA
(Also available under CEU 2880 (1 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $895 course fee payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.

MUS 5042 Finale/Smartmusic Studio 2012 (2-3 credits)
Teaches how to input a simple lead sheet with chords and lyrics, SATB; input a simple instrumental score (4 part); transpose and extract the parts; import SMF's from other programs and edit as needed; scanning techniques; advanced page layout techniques; saving as EPS files; integration with Performance Assessment and Smartmusic Studio; transcription mode; creating vocal score from piano part; piano reduction and more. Equivalent: CEU 2881.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1195 Klinger, Mike (3 credits)
Duration: up to three months.
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Register online for this course at www.wiziq.com/courses/.
Fees: Additional $299 course fee payable to the instructor.
Course medium: Internet.
Notes: Students must have access to Finale 2012 software, a midi or USB keyboard, an audio interface and a microphone. This course is equivalent to MUS 5065 and 5066 and may not be taken if either of those courses have been successfully completed.

MUS 5060 Sibelius for Beginners (1 credit)
Simple in class assignments will cover how to input a simple lead sheet with chords and lyrics, SATB, input a simple instrumental score (4 part), transpose and extract the parts. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Equivalents: CEU 1778 and MUS 5040.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1118 Klinger, Mike (1 credit)
Aug 6-Aug 7 9:00am-3:00pm TW The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat, Music Lab, Carson, WA
(Also available under CEU 1778 (1 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $197.50 course fee (includes lunch) payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.

MUS 5061 Sibelius for Intermediate/Advanced (1 credit)
Covers importing SMF's from other programs and edit as needed, scanning techniques, advanced page layout techniques, saving as EPS files, writing percussion parts, new features of Sibelius including saving as audio, focus on staffs, sound libraries, ideas mode, and advanced score techniques. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Equivalent: MUS 5040.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1120 Klinger, Mike (1 credit)
Aug 8-Aug 9 9:00am-3:00pm ThF The Mike Klinger Music Technology Retreat, Music Lab, Carson, WA
(Also available under CEU 1779 (1 Units))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 800/248-9699.
Fees: Additional $197.50 course fee (includes lunch) payable to The Synthesis Midi Workshop.

MUS 5309 Music Technology Applications (1-3 credits)
Demonstrates how to enter notes into a computer through a MIDI keyboard, edit the resulting notation using Finale software and print the results on a laser printer. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. Equivalents: EDTC 5309 and MUS 3309. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1252 Haight, Ronald (1-3 credits)
Jun 10-Aug 31 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Tuition: $190 per credit

MUS 5581 Beginning Conducting (2 credits)
Participants will receive daily instruction in basic conducting skills, rehearsal techniques and score reading. Most of the repertoire chosen will be suitable for use with children's choirs. Students will also examine and perform a variety of choral music while gaining techniques for presenting new repertoire in a choral setting. Equivalent: CEU 2481.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1130 Roberts, John (2 credits)
Jul 8-Jul 18 2:15pm-4:30pm MTWThF SPU, CMB 103, 201, 211, Seattle, WA
Jul 19 11:45am-2:00pm F SPU, CMB 103, 201, 211, Seattle, WA
(Also available under CEU 2481 (2 Units))
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/909-1644.
Fees: Additional $250 course fee and $25 materials fee payable to Kodaly Levels Program of Seattle.

MUS 5679 Digital Audio Recording/Editing Using Pro Tools (3 credits)
This course is carefully designed to attract both entry level and intermediate level students interested in digital audio recording. The course will focus primarily on Pro Tools software, microphones, patterns and placements, and some basics on the physics of sound. Pro Tools software will be used for recording and editing. Midi recording, editing, importing and conversion to audio will also be addressed.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
2012 - 2013 1197 Klinger, Mike (3 credits)
Duration: up to three months.
Tuition: $50 per credit
Register: Register online for this course at www.wiziq.com/courses/.
Fees: Additional $299 course fee payable to the instructor.
Course medium: Internet.
Notes: Students must have access to Pro Tools software (version 8 or above), a midi or USB keyboard, an audio interface and a microphone. This course is equivalent to EDTE 5679 and may not be taken if that course have been successfully completed.