MUSIC 380H
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Techniques for Music Educators: Orchestral Strings
Music
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Learning to play and teach string instruments; survey of instructional materials, emphasis on violin and viola.
When Taught
Fall
Fixed/Max
1
Fixed
0
Fixed
3
Title
Performing on a Stringed Instrument
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to play with expression simple tunes, with proper playing position, tone quality, intonation, and rhythmic accuracy on all four orchestral instruments.
Title
String Skills and Techniques
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate ability to identify skills and techniques common to all string instruments.
Title
Effective Sequencing and Instruction
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate ability to effectively sequence and instruct these fundamental skills.
Title
Diagnosing Technical and Aural Problems
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate ability to diagnose technical problems and propose remedial strategies. This includes developing and improving the necessary aural skills needed for effective string teaching.
Title
The Role of String Instruction
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an enthusiasm for and understanding of the role of orchestra/string instruction in the K-12 school music curriculum as a means of realizing a comprehensive music education.
Title
Professionalism
Learning Outcome
Develop the professional skills, traits, and behaviors expected of a professional music educator.
Title
Pedagogues and Movements in String Education
Learning Outcome
Students will know selected string pedagogues, and demonstrate ability to identify important movements in string education.
Title
Spiritually Strengthining
Learning Outcome
Discover ways to appropriately teach by the Spirit in a secular educational setting (D&C 50:13-22).
