[Smt-talk] OT-Online Master's in Music Ed

[R.Samuels]

I too am sceptical concerning entirely "online" teaching.  But those interested in "distance teaching" of music might want to look at the offerings of the Open University in the UK.  We have been teaching music theory, history, harmony skills etc for nearly forty years, at undergraduate and (more recently) Masters level, with students distributed over the entire UK (and some beyond).  We use a combination of printed, recorded, and online resources, with a network of local tutors recruited to teach each course.

Our most "online" course is the most basic (its name is "A179 Start Listening to Music").  All materials are delivered via the dedicated website, and the tutors engage with their students via online conference and email.

Details at http://www.open.ac.uk/arts/music

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Dr Robert Samuels
Lecturer, Music Department
The Open University
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At 12:56 09/01/2010, you wrote:

Recently a student asked me about pursuing an online Master's Degree in Music Ed. I've noticed a couple of schools have such programs (Boston University and Kent State) and imagine others are on the way. I'd be interested in what list members may know about such programs.

In addition, online degrees in Music Theory are likely in the offing. I value the traditional classroom experience a great deal so I tend to be skeptical, but this is undoubtedly the "wave of the future." I'd be interested in others' experiences and opinions about this issue.

David Claman
Assistant Professor
Lehman College-CUNY



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