MUS 3400 - Choral Methods

Extensive involvement with actual teaching of choral music in public schools is a central part of this course. Various philosophies of music education, music reading programs, and choral music education will be discussed. Students will focus on the development of aesthetic behaviors and performance objectives for choral ensembles. Administrative duties needed to implement and maintain a choral program will be identified. Advanced techniques for production of musicals and madrigal dinners, and the principles involved with developing show/jazz choirs will be examined. Job seeking and professional growth will be discussed.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MUS 3390 or MUS 3440 with a “C” or better.

Credits: 3 hours

When Offered: Fall