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Catalog Description
This course will introduce you to nearly everything you need to know about the basics of music (time, pitch, musical expression and form) as preparation for teaching in an elementary school. These elements will be explored through singing and playing simple musical instruments, such as the recorder, ‘ukulele, bells, autoharp, piano and percussion instruments. Additional activities include practice in reading and notating music, performing from notation, aural analysis, analysis of music from a score and the creative use of musical components. Computer programs are available for assisted learning. (3 hrs. lect.)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and write the basic components of Western music notation.
- Apply basic theoretical components of Western music notation to written examples of music.
- Notate and read basic rhythm and melodic patterns, both in simple and compound meters.
- Harmonize simple melodies.
- Apply basic knowledge of basic theoretical concepts to performance on various instruments.
- Teach a mini model lesson, demonstrating a grade-appropriate musical concept.
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