MUS ED 5712: Advanced Choral Music Methods

Course Description

This course prepares students to teach choral music to students at the elementary and secondary level. This course emphasizes the formation of a philosophy of music education and practices that consider the developmental needs of students as they are introduced to musical concepts and skills through singing in vocal ensembles. Topics of the course may include lesson planning and the creation of behavioral objectives, building vocal tone, diction, rehearsal communication and techniques, diagnosing choral problems, working with changing voices, and developing style in choral singing.