This course is designed to prepare the student to start beginning instrumentalists and effectively manage an elementary/middle/high school band program. It is intended for those planning careers as school teachers. The comprehensive nature of the course content surveys the techniques and materials needed for teaching.
Planning
1. Describe the 9 National Standards in music, and devise effective teaching plans that utilize them.
2. Design curricula for elementary, middle school and high school instrumental groups based on appropriate performance literature.
3. Describe age-appropriate music literature and method books.
4. Plan a concert of appropriate length and content. Identify "trouble spots" in the scores that would need attention during rehearsals and suggest remedies.
Presenting
5. Describe/demonstrate how to teach a beginner through modeling, imitation and playing by ear. Identify and correct embouchure/posture/hand position problems.
6. Suggest appropriate responses to motivation & discipline concerns.
Evaluating
7. Demonstrate various assessment procedures for cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains. Defend grading philosophy.
Administrating
8. Describe successful methods of recruitment/retention.
9. Describe important issues involving administration of band inventory, fundraising, trips, etc.
10. Describe strategies for public relations.
11. Discuss broader educational issues that impact music education.