REALIZING DIVERSITY IN MUSIC EDUCATION - NEW! GMUS 606 (3 credits) Karen Howard, PhD July 8-12 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CRN: 30267
This course is designed to introduce the four domains of social justice in education: identity, diversity, justice and action. Considerations of engendering empathy, developing a critical consciousness, and crafting a more socially just education are central to this seminar. As a result of the course, students will: develop a working understanding and vocabulary of the social movements in education leading to the current state of diversity; draft a refurbished approach to selecting repertoire that is based on a reflective and inclusive definition of quality; and create meaningful teaching and learning experiences that embody the underlying tenets of identity, diversity, justice and action. INSTRUMENTAL ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL SCORE STUDY GMUS 687 (3 credits) Matthew George, DMA June 17-21 (No Class June 19) 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. CRN: 30212 Intensive, laboratory seminar of conducting concepts and mechanics. Instruction in advanced score analysis as it relates to physical gesture and rehearsal/ performance application, stylistic interpretation, rehearsal pacing and podium communication. Daily opportunity to conduct an instrumental ensemble during the second week of the course. Prerequisite: GMUS 687, Advanced Instrumental Score Study and Literature. DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES: INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES - NEW! Diverse music and experiences are often misrepresented in the instrumental music ensemble due to the lack of resources available to educators as well as the problems connected to the authenticity of the existing repertoire and arrangements. This course will explore the theoret- ical perspectives and practical approaches that can help music educators develop a more inclusive instrumental music program. The course will offer students the op- portunity to discover and contemplate original music for GMUS 653 (2 credits) Douglas Orzolek, PhD July 8-12 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
bands and orchestras from all over the world. In addition, experiences with different types of instrumental ensem- bles will be provided. The goal of the course is to help music educators consider how an inclusive approach to instrumental pedagogy can enrich and expand the opportunities provided by performing and rehearsing diverse pieces of music.
AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE GMUS 671 (2 credits) Sowah Mensah June 17-21 (No Class June 19) 9:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. CRN: 30209
Study of traditional African music (Ghanaian culture) 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 or Orff) music and adenkum (gourd stamping tube). All instruments are provided except flute and CDs, which can be purchased in class.
TEACHING GUITAR AND UKULELE GMUS 544-05 (1 credit) Chris Kachian, DMA August 5-9 | 1:00-3:30 p.m. CRN: 30234
Preparation for starting or continuing a class guitar and ukulele program. Topics include acquiring and maintaining instruments, reviewing available texts and related materials, and age-appropriate pacing of pedagogical materials and approaches. Special focus on teaching musical notations and stylistic genres common to the guitar. Designed for middle and high school teachers.
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