An introduction to using the singing voice in elementary and secondary teaching. Pedagogical techniques and repertory for working with high school age singers will be presented. Elementary School Music. Principles of music as related to the educational program of the elementary school and development of skills applicable to teaching music independently or as directed by a supervisor. Designed to furnish choral conductors with sound rehearsal techniques and materials and methods for preparing vocal groups for public performance.
Special attention is given to program building.
Procedures for administrating and directing instrumental music ensembles in elementary and secondary schools. Curriculum writing, administrative techniques, selecting instructional material and ensemble literature, organizational and rehearsal techniques for concert band, marching band, jazz band, and the small instrumental ensemble will be included. Elementary and Intermediate Methods. A preparation for teaching music in the primary and intermediate grades. Singing, rhythm, listening, and creative activities.