MusEd 150
Classroom Instruments and Voice

Development of fundamental vocal performance techniques and performance skills on guitar, recorder, and other classroom instruments. Peer teaching experiences and introduction to classroom music repertoire for K-12 settings.

Reading Logs:

1. Vocal Parameters. (Phillips)

2. Singing in Unison. (Teaching Music)

3. Playing Classroom Instruments. (Teaching Music)

4. Takadimi Overview. (Sound Connections)

Microteachings:

1. Draw a Bucket of Water (February 1, 2005) - Song / Reflection / Evaluation
2. Group Ostinato Presentation (February 15, 2005) - Ostinato / Reflection / Evaluation

Final Project (Disney Songs-Themed Presentation):

1. Mickey Mouse March, a cappella with piano accompaniment, led by Devin Anderson
2. Whistle While You Work, guitar with voices, Melissa Boyer on recorder obligato, and led by Devin Anderson
3. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, guitar with voices, led by Staci Rumschlag
4. Kiss the Girl, recorder consort, arranged by Melissa Boyer - Sheet music / MIDI
5. It's a Small World, guitar with voices, including four-part a cappella, arranged by Michael Thom - Sheet music / MIDI
6. Mickey Mouse Alma Mater, four-part a cappella, arranged by Devin Anderson - Sheet music / MIDI
7. Entire Presentation (please see note below) - Video / Evaluation

Graded Midterm

Professional Development Log

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