111 Piano Proficiency Class 1 Beginning piano instruction in a small group setting for music education and church music students in order to meet proficiency requirement. This course examines the characteristics of the child voice, methods of working with children in elementary general music class and choral settings and the changes that occur to the voice when students reach adolescence. These four courses offer class instruction designed to acquaint students with all the members of each family of instruments. Examination of current pedagogical materials is included. 341 Elementary School Music 3 An exploration of the methods, materials, philosophy and objectives appropriate to the elementary school music program.
Students participate in field experience as part of the course.
Special emphasis is given to Orff and Kodaly approaches and to teaching children's choirs. 351 Secondary School Music 3 A study of methods and materials designed to prepare students to teach in middle and high school music programs. Field experience is included in the course. Special emphasis is given to the maturing adolescent voice, performing ensembles and ethnic music of various cultures. 2 A requirement for performance majors in their respective area of concentration.