The Art of Teaching Modern Band

Catalog description

Students explore in-depth applications of Modern Band pedagogy and curriculum in the music classroom. Key topics include Modern band instrument practical education, teaching application, composition, improvisation, approximation, scaffolding, and safe space. This series of experiences will be demonstrated through interactive lecture, performance, and group interaction on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, technology, and vocals. Materials from this course will cover the Little Kids Rock teacher manual and songbooks. In addition, the class will cover basics of different rock instruments, with guitars, keyboards, a bass, and a drum set being provided for class study.