552-34700 String Pedagogy NLA Course for string specialists, surveying materials and methods including the Suzuki approach. Laboratory Band LA A survey of elementary and junior high school ensemble materials. Students perform on instruments other than their major and may, at the discretion of the instructor, be given opportunities to conduct rehearsals. Projects in designing materials for large group, small group, and individualized instruction. The study and practical application of materials and techniques for teaching general and choral music in middle, junior high, and high school.
Special consideration is given to music for the changing voice choir.
Vocal NLA Junior year. Observation of experienced teachers, followed by weekly teaching experience under supervision, for two semesters in area schools. Instrumental NLA Junior year. Observation of experienced teachers, followed by weekly teaching experience under supervision, for two semesters in area schools. The study of conducting choral music with a variety of styles and interpretive techniques.