A series of instrumental and vocal classes at the beginning level to explore technics and approaches appropriate to school music instruction. Music education majors select varying numbers of these courses in addition to pedagogy as described in the curriculum outline section. A minimum level of performance is required. Each class meets two hours a week.

1556. Singer’s Diction: English/Italian.
1557. Singer’s Diction: German.
1558. Singer’s Diction: French.
Application of the principles of Lyric diction; utilization of the International Phonetic Alphabet in developing and reading phonetics transcriptions of English, Italian, German, and French song texts. 1 s.h. each.

3732. Brass Methods. A study of the brass instruments (trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba) with emphasis on various teaching approaches for each instrument. Basic tone production as well as common features and differences. Brass study materials introduced and analyzed. Teaching demonstrations included. Prereq.: FOUND 1501. 1 s.h.

3733. Woodwind Methods. Designed to prepare students for instrumental music teaching relative to woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone). Components include concepts of tone production, embouchure, articulation, and technique. Study material stresses common features as well as differences. Prereq.: FOUND 1501. 1 s.h.

3734. String Methods. Designed to prepare students for instrumental music teaching relative to string instruments (violin, viola, cello, string bass). Components include concepts of tone production, bowing, fingering as well as appropriate evaluation of pedagogy. Study material stresses common features as well as differences. Prereq.: FOUND 1501. 1 s.h.

3755. Guitar Class. Study of the guitar at the beginning level to explore techniques and approaches appropriate to school music instruction. A minimum level of performance is required. Prereq.: FOUND 1501. 1 s.h.

3759. Voice Class. A study of voice at the beginning level to explore techniques and approaches appropriate to school music instruction. A minimum level of performance is required. May be repeated. Prereq.: FOUND 1501. 1 s.h.

3763. Percussion Methods. Study of snare drum, marching percussion, timpani, jazz drum set, keyboard, Latin percussion, and orchestral accessories. Topics include instrument selection and maintenance techniques as well as pedagogical approaches. Designed to prepare students for instrumental music teaching careers. Prereq.: FOUND 1501. 1 s.h. Sample Syllabus