A lab experience designed to provide opportunities for application of pedagogical theories and techniques in the music classroom in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Required for music teacher certification and should be taken simultaneously with Music 369. Practical application of music in the professional world. Possible areas include music management, music merchandising, church music, music in the theatre, and music in some private educational settings. This course provides opportunity for pursuit of individual interests and projects not covered in existing courses.
Credit is dependent upon the nature of the work.
The course includes bi-weekly support team meetings with fellow student teachers, college supervisor, and clinical faculty to consider such issues as planning, classroom, management, and interaction with parents. Required for music teacher certification. Credit for other concerts, including off-campus presentations, may be given with departmental approval. Music majors must register for and receive a satisfactory grade in this course in all but one of the semesters registered full-time at the College as a music major, to the maximum of six semesters. A survey of contemporary philosophies and practices in music education, with in-depth study of Kodaly, Orff, comprehensive musicianship and Dalcroze materials and techniques.