MUC 279 - Elemental Music for Young Students and Teachers, 2 credit hours

This course offers an opportunity for students to develop individual musicianship skills in either the guitar or ukulele that not only benefits general music teaching but also promotes lifelong music-making. Learning is accomplished through hands-on participation in elemental improvisation and composition activities using recorders, barred instruments, and untuned percussion. Pedagogy discussions center best teaching practices for young musicians that emphasize differentiation and accessibility for student success.

Crosslisted: MUL 279