MUS 253 - Music For Classroom Teachers

Institution:

Leeward Community College

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Description:

An exploration of the theory and practice of music for prospective elementary school teachers. Specifically, this course examines the elements of music-time, pitch, performance media, musical expression and form-and how these elements interact within the musical experience. These elements are explored and applied through singing and the playing of percussion instruments, ukulele, autoharp, piano, and other classroom instruments; listening; movement; notation of music; performing from notation; and analysis of music both aurally and from musical scores. The creative use of musical elements as a means of understanding music is an integral component of this course. (Required of UH Manoa elementary education majors.) (DA) Prerequisite: ENG 21 or 22; MATH 1B with a grade of C or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.leeward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 455-0011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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