Student teaching required. The development of a teaching portfolio including a reflection log of teaching activities, written evaluations of video and audio episodes, and a summary of teaching successes and areas to be improved. Marching Band Techniques. Organization of the marching band and its instrumentation, selecting and adapting music, marching fundamentals, marching styles and trends, planning and charting half-time shows, parade routines, auxiliary units and drum major signals. String teaching techniques in large and small group settings.
Emphasis is on familiarizing students with teaching strategies for string classes in public schools.
G4892 Introduction to Voice Pedagogy. Study of vocal teaching techniques including anatomy of vocal tract, physiological process and acoustical properties. Repertory for high school students. 1 to 3 hours. In-depth study of topics of interest as appropriate to the field of study.