MUS 184 - Instrumental Methods

Semester Hours: 4

Emphasis on methods and materials for developing comprehensive musicianship through the instrumental program of the public school; techniques for recruiting and organizing performing ensembles; scheduling, budgeting and administering the instrumental program; organizing trips, developing music and equipment inventories, dealing with parent groups and administrators, planning and preparing for public performance; repertory for beginning and advanced ensembles and soloists; preparation of a philosophy of music education; teaching techniques.

Prerequisite: MUS 181 and MUS 182, or permission of instructor.
Note: Note: A letter grade of at least C- must be attained in MUS 184 in order to count for graduation as a music education major.