Although courses are chronological, each component is self-contained and may be taken out of sequence. Basic techniques of arranging music for chorus, orchestra and band. Beginning Conducting 2 hours Development of skills in conducting choral and instrumental music. Special attention is given to learning basic conducting patterns and gestures. A historical survey of church music and liturgies from the time of the early Christian church up to the present.
Special emphasis is given to a study of hymns, chorales and psalm tunes.
Choral Literature 2 hours A survey of choral literature from the Renaissance up to the present with particular emphasis on performance. Diction 2 hours Fundamentals in pronunciation of various languages for singers. Instrumental Techniques 2 hours Designed to acquaint the music education major with knowledge of woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments. Emphasis is placed on traditional areas of instruction but also includes related arts and multicultural approaches to teaching at those age levels. Directed field-based experience is required.