KM 992 - Choral Studies for the Music Educator, Level III

(2.00 cr.)

Restricted to Kodály music program students. Participants continue beyond the work done in Levels I and II in the development of their personal choral singing skills and mastery of the knowledge and skills required to be effective teachers and conductors in a choral setting. During the choir segment, participants continue the study and practice of vocal production, principles of choral singing, interpretation, musical style, and application of solfege in learning music. The choral literature studied is performed for an audience during the concluding concert of the program. During the conducting segment, participants study and practice advanced level score analysis/preparation and conducting techniques, including such topics as the International Phonetic Alphabet, teaching strategies for presenting new choral music to children, the rehearsal flow chart, and rehearsal techniques. Opportunity is given to practice advanced conducting techniques, with an emphasis on selection, study, preparation, teaching, and conducting of music especially appropriate for children's choirs at the high school level.