Introduction to Music 310
The purpose of this course is to prepare liberal studies majors and other non-music majors to teach music either in the context of the elementary music class or to include music as a factor in the context of the elementary academic classroom.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will have:
- A. Knowledge of the two principal methodologies currently used to teach music to young children, the Kodály Approach and Orff-Schulwerk.
- B. A basic knowledge of the fundamentals of music.
- C. Knowledge of the value and benefits of music education for all children.
- D. The ability to utilize sequential music instruction for the elementary child.
- E. The ability to prepare, present, and practice music fundamentals as they are used in the Kodály Sequence.
- F. Performance ability on and appropriate use of simple classroom instruments, both pitched and non-pitched, in the elementary classroom.
- G. A general understanding of the characteristics of the child’s voice in both primary and upper elementary levels.
- H. A basic knowledge of orchestral and folk instruments.
- I. A novice ability to sight read music.
- J. An awareness of multicultural music.
- K. Knowledge of music resources for the classroom teacher.
- L. An awareness of the California Content Standards for Music Education.