Development of professional portfolio is included. Field experience is required. A course designed to familiarize the student with pedagogical materials and technical approaches used in teaching developmental piano, as well as related areas such as managing a private teac hing studio and succeeding with competitive adjudication. Continuation of MC355. A study of the contemporary materials, methods and approaches to teaching general music in grades 6-12.
Guitar proficiency is required.
Professional portfolio development. Peer teaching and field experience required. Practical studies in musical spontaneity as related to the performance practices of specific styles including Baroque, experimental, and jazz. This course focuses on the art of preparing and performing orchestral auditions. String students will study excerpts and perform a mock audition in class.