Middle Childhood and Preadolescent Vocal Methods and Materials

Catalog description

Principles and techniques for working with middle or junior high school voices and teaching music classes at the middle level with special attention paid to vocal development, voice change, and vocal health for pre-adolescents. Pedagogical analysis of choral/vocal music literature, lesson planning, and classroom management specific to this age group. Includes organization and administration of vocal music classes commonly found in programs at this level. Requires a 20-hour practicum at the middle level. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education; and MUS 204 and MUS 322 and MUS 518 .