This course prepares students to teach jazz combo, big band and improvisation in middle and high school. Students will learn the fundamentals of jazz performance, from instrumentation to setup to rehearsal techniques to concert planning. Additionally, students will learn the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, including jazz theory, ear training, scales, patterns and repertoire. By the end of the course students will have a reference binder that will cover all basic elements necessary to run a successful jazz program.

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Introduction to basic marching colorguard techniques

Methods, pedagogy and playing. For Music Education Majors only.

Methods, pedagogy and playing. For Music Education Majors only.

History of the marching band movement; charting and show design; judging a field show; flag, rifle, and drum major techniques. Modern trends through films and video tapes. Prerequisites: 3 semesters University or college marching band.

Student teaching in the public schools. A semester-long program consisting of not less than 300 clock hours of supervised student teaching. Prerequisites: successful completion of required techniques, method, and pedagogy courses in music education.

Student teaching in the public schools. A semester-long program consisting of not less than 300 clock hours of supervised student teaching. Prerequisites: successful completion of required techniques, method, and pedagogy courses in music education.

With observations, micro teaching. For Music Education majors only. Teaching methods and materials for classroom music teachers. Current techniques and trends in classroom music. Use of sol-fa. Includes observations and prepracticum. Prerequisite: MUSIC-ED 191A.

Methods, pedagogy and playing. For Music Education Majors only.