Course Syllabus

MUSC 3160 Instrumental Pedagogy and Methods

Course Description

This course focuses on fundamental principles and specific techniques of music teaching. Students will reinforce, acquire and apply principles, techniques, methods, and philosophies of instrumental music performance. Required for instrumental performance majors.

Class discussions will include approaches to assist students to understanding teaching practices with respect to all performers and listeners. All classes will be designed to promote respect, social awareness and cooperation between all participants.

Justification

This course is required for students seeking teaching licensure in music. Course content dealing with ensemble management and rehearsal techniques are useful to students in the bachelor of music program as an elective credit.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate competence in rehearsal management
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of programming and repertoire selection.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the administrative aspects of instrumental music education.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of methods of teaching rhythm and intonation.
5. Students will demonstrate an understanding of various methods of teaching the acquisition of rhythm, tonality, and melody and sensitivity to intonation.
6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of music curriculum planning, execution, and asessment.

Course Content

The following concepts will be covered in this course:

-Sound to symbol. Teaching rhythm and rhythm reading.
-Tonality, melody and singing. Improvisation and composition.
-History and philosophy of instrumental music education. Instructional design.
-Classroom Management.
-Curriculum, Assessment, and Grading.
-Repertoire
Score study.
-Ensemble set-up, Rehearsals.
-Intonation
-Motivation
-Recruitment and Organization
-Concert planning and management, Promotion and advocacy
-Communication
-Copyright
-Health issues, leadership issues