MUS 424 - Jazz Pedagogy

Description:
Jazz-specific teaching methods, strategies, literature and materials primarily for application in a public school setting, grades 6-12, vocal or instrumental. Recommended for, but not limited to, music education majors. This course is a part of the Teacher Preparation Program.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an awareness of jazz education history and trends and compare with jazz performance history
Demonstrate how to establish a jazz program in a school setting and strategies and/ or methods for developing jazz skills in students
Demonstrate rehearsal techniques and strategies in student ensembles
Demonstrate rhythm section techniques
Develop lists of appropriate equipment in school settings and compile lists of jazz resources in various media
Develop philosophies concerning festivals and contests

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/19/2015