Department of Music Suzuki Pedagogy Certificate

Graduate Certificate

6 credits, chosen from the following:

• MUED 583 – Music Education Workshop Credits: 1-3
• MUED 701 – Philosophy of Music Education I: Historical Perspectives Credits: 3
• MUED 702 – Philosophy of Music Education II: Sociological and Psychological Perspectives Credits: 3
• MUED 787 – Seminar in Music Education Credits: 3

Must take 6 credits from the following:

• MUED 584 – Suzuki Talent Education Pedagogy Credits: 1
• Taken in conjunction with Suzuki Teacher Training at the Aber
  Suzuki Institute chosen from:
  • 1-2 cr. (in conjunction with Suzuki Book 1)
  • 1-2 cr. (in conjunction with Suzuki Books 2 & 3)
  • 1-2 cr. (in conjunction with Suzuki Books 4 & 5)
  • 1-2 cr. (in conjunction with Suzuki Books 6-7)
  • 1-2 cr. (in conjunction with Suzuki Book 8 & Supplemental Repertoire)

Up to two credits may be chosen from:

• MUS 760 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Piano Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 762 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Voice Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 763 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Violin Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 764 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Viola Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 765 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Violincello Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 766 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Double Bass Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 767 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Flute Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 768 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Oboe Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 769 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Clarinet Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 770 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Bassoon Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 771 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Saxophone Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 772 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Trumpet Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 773 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Horn Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 774 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Trombone Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 775 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Baritone Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 776 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Tuba Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 777 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Percussion Credits: 2 or 4
• MUS 781 – Artist Course in Applied Music – Jazz Guitar Credits: 2 or 4

This graduate certificate is 12 total credits.

The Suzuki Pedagogy Graduate Certificate is open to you if you are majoring in or hold Graduate degrees in Music and is administered by the Department of Music. 

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The low student-to-faculty ratio in the Department of Music provides our students with opportunities for personal attention.

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Brent Turney

• Director of Jazz Studies
• Professor – Trumpet

College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts

brent.turney@uwsp.edu

715-346-3107

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Rachel Brashier

• Director of Music Education
• Graduate Advisor for the Music Department
• Global Affiliate Scholar – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability

College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, Ed.D. Global Affiliate Scholars, School of Performing Arts

rachel.brashier@uwsp.edu

715-346-2227

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Danielle Breisach

• Associate Lecturer – Flute
• Graduate Program Manager

College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts

danielle.breisach@uwsp.edu

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Andrew Slembarski

• Administrative Specialist – Music

College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts

andrew.slembarski@uwsp.edu

715-346-3107

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National Association of Schools of Music

Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 637 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.

The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.