Colorado All-State Middle School Choir (CMASC) Music Festival

MUS (Music) 513-600

A Spring 2025 Music Education Professional Renewal Course

This course is tied to attendance and participation at the 2025 CMASC All-State Music Festival.

Course participation will include the following components:

  • Teacher musical preparation of their own students prior to the CMASC Festival.
  • Course meeting at the event.
  • CMASC Festival rehearsal observations.
  • Journal entries reflecting upon methods and strategies used in CMASC rehearsals.
  • CMASC Concert attendance.
  • Conversation with one colleague.
  • Submission of lesson plan that implements the strategies observed in CMASC rehearsal in the teacher’s classroom.

For those taking two hours of credit, they will submit a project in the
month following the course in which they will record strategies they
have used in their classroom and reflect on their effectiveness OR serve
on the All-State board and provide a reflection about their experience
in guiding the All-State process.

Those serving on the All-State Board may opt for the 3 credit option.

This course is graded satisfactory / unsatisfactory.

Instructor: Clelyn Chapin
clelyn.chapin@unco.edu

Course Details

Credits: 1-3

Level of Study: Graduate

Tuition: $80

Location: Festival attendance (Denver, CO) + follow-up assignment

Course Dates
Festival dates: Feb. 12–13, 2026

Course runs: Feb. 12 to March 13, 2026

Add/Register by: March 9

Drop by: March 10

Withdraw by: March 12

Eligibility

Graduate Students

UNC Degree-Seeking Students

Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree and who either:

  • Has applied to UNC Graduate School and has not yet been admitted.
  • Wishes to take this graduate course but not pursue a degree.

Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid for this course.

Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.

Register

Spring 2026 MUS 513-600 CRN: 25311

  • You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in Ursa.
  • Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the “add/register by” deadline posted on this page.

Register for This Course

Once You Register

The Professional Development Registration and Support page has:

  • Important login and resource links
  • Billing and payment information
  • Information for drop and withdrawal

Have more questions? Contact extended.campus@unco.edu