Music in Early Childhood

Catalog description

Music in Early Childhood (Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten) examines music through the lens of the culture(s) of young children, which (though they intersect with adult cultures) are unique, different from adult experiences, and particular to them. The course highlights the musical content of children's songs as well as the music they hear, and the kinds of musical engagements that are particular to young children. The uses, functions, and meanings of music for young children are emphasized. Musical materials to be studied will include selected multicultural folk music, as well as art and commercial music examples. The culture of childhood and the music in the culture of young children is one of the primary focuses of this course.