KODÁLY INSTITUTE
DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE GMUS 671 (2 credits) Sowah Mensah June 16-20 | 9:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (No Class June 19) CRN: 30486 Study of traditional African music (Ghana, West Africa) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social and festive occasions, and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. Classes will focus on learning the music so that students will be able to teach it to their own students. Instrumental music will include drumming, xylophone (gyil) music and adenkum (gourd stamping tube). All instruments provided for use in class. GLOBAL MUSIC TRADITIONS FOR CHOIR
ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL I GMUS 731 (3 credits) July 21 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. July 22-August 1 | 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30493 Basic Orff Schulwerk elemental musicianship, including study of pentatonic melodies, ostinati, bordun accompaniments and elemental forms; soprano recorder technique; classroom application, technique and improvisation; basic movement skills, classroom application and folkdance. ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL II GMUS 732 (3 credits) July 21 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. July 22-August 1 | 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30495 Study of pentatonic, diatonic and modal melodies; melodic ostinato, bordun and shifting chord accompaniments; irregular and changing meters; alto recorder and classroom applications and improvisation; and sequential teaching of dance forms and folk dances. Prerequisite: GMUS 731 or equivalent AOSA-approved course. ORFF SCHULWERK LEVEL III GMUS 733 (3 credits) July 21 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. July 22-August 1 | 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30497 Improvisation in diatonic modes, asymmetric meters and harmonic accompaniments; ensemble performance of all recorder voices; and choreography and improvisation relative to movement and music. Prerequisite: GMUS 732 or equivalent AOSA approved course. ORFF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT GMUS 735 (2 credits) Diana Hawley August 4-8 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CRN: 30498 Classroom application of basic Orff Schulwerk vocabulary, theory, sequential skills and concepts to the classroom. Implementation of typical Orff activities in learning experiences designed for elementary students. In-depth objectives for each grade; development of supporting teaching strategies and lesson plans; and skills and concepts curriculum grid. Emphasis on application of studies through small-group and peer teaching. Prerequisite: Orff Levels I and II from any AOSA- approved course.
The Kodály Institute at the University of St. Thomas offers a certificate program endorsed by the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE). Coursework provides: high quality, intensive studies in musicianship, conducting and ensemble to enable personal growth in musicianship; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems to assist students in gathering and systematizing repertoire for their personal teaching situations; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques to further students’ understanding of and practical experience in designing spiral curricula for literacy-based music education programs using inquiry- based teaching techniques. KODÁLY LEVELS I-III Faculty: Casey Barker, Becca Buck, Dan LeJeune and Leigh Ann Garner, Ed.D. KODÁLY LEVEL I GMUS 741 (3 credits) July 7-18 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30499 Kodály Level I study in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades K and 1. KODÁLY LEVEL II GMUS 742 (3 credits) July 7-18 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30500 Kodály Level II study in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades 2 and 3. Prerequisite: Kodály Level I or equivalent. KODÁLY LEVEL III GMUS 743 (3 credits) July 7-18 | 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CRN: 30502 Kodály Level III study in musicianship and choral ensemble; materials, analysis, classification and retrieval systems; and curriculum, pedagogy and instructional techniques. Emphasis is placed on teaching grades 4 and 5. Prerequisite: Kodály Level II or equivalent.
GMUS 652 (2 credits) Karen Howard, PhD June 16-26 | 1:15-4:30 p.m. (No Class June 19) CRN: 30483
ORFF SCHULWERK The Orff Schulwerk program is a model of innovation for Orff Schulwerk certification courses offered in the United States. The University of St. Thomas curriculum features education in subjects required by the American Orff Schulwerk Association: technique and improvisation, analysis and arranging, pedagogy, movement and recorder- all of which are highlighted in individual classes and integrated through literature study. A distinctive feature of the St. Thomas program is the opportunity for students to engage in practical application of ensemble work in a daily pedagogy hour at each level of study. ORFF SCHULWERK LEVELS I-III Faculty: Mary Beth Alexander, Jay Broeker, Michael Vasquez, Mona Mann and Megan Tietz
Participants will experience singing and choral traditions from a wide variety of musical cultures. Emphasis will be placed on musical characteristics and healthy vocal techniques to achieve culturally specific timbres and styles. The music will hail from a variety of countries including (but not limited to) Bulgaria, Macedonia, Tahiti, Ghana and Tanzania. This course is appropriate for singers and choral directors with a particular focus on upper elementary through secondary choral settings.
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