An introduction to the art of conducting. Includes study of conducting techniques, rehearsal procedures and score reading utilizing representative band, orchestral and choral compositions suitable for various levels of public school music.
Advanced study of band and orchestra scores. Particular emphasis is placed on developing competence in techniques of conducting instrumental ensembles.
A detailed study of choral and orchestral scores, designed to give students a chance to develop greater facility in choral conducting through advanced conducting experience in and out of class. Selection and training of choral voices, techniques for developing vocal ensembles, the choosing of music and further experience in choral conducting are emphasized.
Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods philosophy and media for secondary instrumental music education. Provides an introduction to group instrumental pedagogy and jazz pedagogy. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods and media for secondary choral music education. Emphasizes working with voices in ensemble formats, auditioning and rehearsing. Literature selection and programming are also components. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
A study of orchestral and band instruments, scoring for small instrumental ensembles, full orchestra, band, with special reference to problems in public school ensembles.
This course is designed for music majors and minors and includes study of methods of teaching music to children pre-school through middle school, learning and motivational theories, lesson planning and curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, music technology, integrated and multicultural music, and inclusion of the exceptional child into the music classroom. All students will additionally be assigned and complete a 20 hour practicum in a K-5 or Middle School music classroom.
Designed to develop the student's ability to teach others how to play the piano. A detailed study of literature, methods and teaching techniques is made with special emphasis on the problems of the elementary and intermediate pianist.
Four terms of college-level piano lessons.
This course is designed to develop the student's ability to teach others how to sing. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis of vocal problems and proper methods of dealing with these problems. An extensive survey is made of solo vocal literature that is suitable for the junior high and high school student.
Two terms of college-level voice lessons.