MUSC 4412 Elementary Music Methods

2 credits
A practical course designed to give the music major instructional skills needed to successfully teach music to elementary school students. Strategies that are unique to the Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze methods of instruction will be introduced. The course will also integrate examples of the folk songs and instrumental music that are indigenous to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Pre-clinical experiences including observation and teaching in elementary music classrooms will be included. (Fall) Prerequisite: MUSC 2044