All courses meet for eight hours daily, as indicated below.
The Ward courses are offered on a rotational basis.
Students, in particular those preparing to teach music, may register to
Receive three academic credits for any of the Ward courses, MUS 543
or MUS 547, at $ 2310 per course. With the consent of the instructor,
non-matriculated students interested chiefly in personal enrichment or
home schooling activity, may attend Course I in the Ward Method by
registering for SMUS 543 on a non-credit workshop basis at a cost of
$ 600. After satisfactory accomplishment in each Ward course, a
testimonial of attendance and successful completion can be issued,
upon request. For more information on the possible availability of
SMUS 547, or the limited scholarship assistance which may be available,
Email the Director of the Ward Centre, Rev. Robert A. Skeris, at
WARD METHOD – COURSE I
MTWRF
MUS 543 : 3 credits; Tuition : $ 2,310
Instructor : Staff/TBA
Prerequisite : ability to sing on pitch
Ward Method Course I : Discovering the singing voice; coordinated
rhythm gestures in response to musical stimulus; pitch drills; number,
finger and staff notations; eye and ear tests; elements of improvisation;
songs in the major tonality, graded according to the child’s developing
capacity; lesson planning and practice teaching. Oral and written
examinations required for MUS 543. Textbooks and teaching materials
provided.
WARD METHOD – COURSE IV :
GREGORIAN CHANT PRACTICUM I
MTWRF
MUS 547 : 3 credits; Tuition : $ 2,310
Instructor : Staff/TBA
Ward Method Course IV : Gregorian Chant Practicum I.
Chants, according to the principles of Dom Andre Mocquereau, O.S.B.
For teachers who have successfully completed MUS 544 and for adult
beginners who can demonstrate a basic knowledge of music theory
including the tonic sol-fa system. Textbooks and collection of chants
provided.
Contact: Conferences and Event Planning
204 Pryzbyla Center
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Email: cua-conferences@cua.edu
School
May 11 - 16, 2009
Through lectures, panel discussions, and on-site visits to libraries in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government, participants will gain an understanding of federal library resources. Instructional visits provide an opportunity to observe and use the resources and learn from the data source managers. Special topics include how general federal and military libraries are meeting today's challenging demands in the areas of content management, E-Government and metrics requirements, and competitive sourcing. The Institute will also address the professional career path in Federal Librarianship.
May 18 - 23, 2009
This intitute will explores the unique concerns of visual art information centers and museums resulting from the nature of their collections and the uses made of their information. Covers both the sources of information commonly used in these institutions and the management issues that are characteristic. Topics include cataloging and classification of information and museum objects, systems integration, new technologies, preservation, and communication with users. Students use area libraries and participate in field trips.
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CUA’s Metropolitan College is offering two Summer Institutes in 2009.
The Summer Institutes are designed for both working adults and traditional-aged college students seeking a practical, career-oriented educational program. Each Institute awards six undergraduate college credits or may be taken on a non-credit basis. Each Institute is comprised of two courses, with each course meeting two evenings per week for six weeks. An entire Institute may be completed by attending May 18 to August 3, 2009!
Summer Institutes offered in 2009 include the following: