Instrumental Methods

Catalog description

Prerequisites: MUS 352, MUS 353, MUS 354, MUS 360. Open only to music education majors. Development of instructional methods for elementary, middle- and high-school instrumental ensembles, including specific strategies for concert, jazz and marching bands, and string-and full-orchestras. Strategies for recruiting and starting beginners, selecting or creating appropriate materials, and refinement of rehearsal skills. The course includes an in-class lab component during which students will practice rehearsing a peer ensemble. Students will also have an opportunity to continue developing performance skills on secondary instruments. Course requires 5 hours of field experience.