An overview of music teaching as a profession. Included is an examination of contemporary philosophical and pedagogical trends in music education as well as roles and attitudes of the elementary and secondary school music teacher. Stewart 510.211 Brass Class Study of the trumpet, trombone, French horn, and the tuba with emphasis on methods and materials for instruction of beginners in the public school setting. Cameron 510.212 Woodwinds Class Study of the clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone with emphasis on methods and materials for instruction of beginners in the public school setting.
Emphasis is on playing techniques, percussion notation, and diagnosis of student problems.
Also included are basic maintenance and repair procedures. Also includes methods of teaching singing in the large ensemble setting. Also includes methods of teaching wind, string, and percussion playing in the large ensemble. An eclectic approach to teaching vocal and general music in the elementary and middle school. Includes organization of instruction, selection of appropriate materials, theories of learning, and childhood development.