Considerations of musical perception and musical elements are followed by a survey of masterpieces from the major time periods. No previous musical training or experience are required. The course develops basic musicianship through singing, playing instruments, reading and writing music, and listening and moving to music. Music teaching methods and materials are surveyed, including lesson planning, experiences in teaching, and observation of children in music classes. A course in music fundamentals.
Students acquire skills in music reading, music listening, and beginning piano techniques.
Students develop skill in analytic reading of music scores, musical listening, and functional piano techniques. Students develop additional skill in analytic reading of musical scores, musical listening, and functional piano techniques. Class activities are focused on analysis of music representations of various genres and styles. Class activities are focused on analysis of music representative of various genres. Class activities are focused on analysis of music representative of various genres.