MUSC 24100 - Introduction To Music Fundamentals

Designed for elementary education majors, this course will introduce to the student the basic elements of music, through singing, and playing the recorder. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring musical skills through active music-making experiences. This course is a prerequisite for EDU 32300, Teaching of Music in the Elementary Schools.

Cr. 1.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the basic elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, form, timbre, dynamics, tempo and texture.
2. Demonstrate skill in reading simple music notation.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic music terms and symbols.
4. Listen to, analyze, and describe music using musical terms.
5. Demonstrate appropriate proficiency in playing simple melodies on the soprano recorder.
6. Demonstrate appropriate skills in vocal techniques and confidence in singing simple melodies.
7. Begin to build a repertoire of songs and recorded music appropriate for use in the elementary classroom.
8. Demonstrate a reflective approach to teaching and learning.