CCE 145: M USIC & C REATIVE E XPRESSION Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm IB 1409, North Seattle Community College Candice Hoyt, Instructor Online:

S ESSION 2: 4/14 Music for teachers Phyllis Nelson – Music Basics Music for young children Music development: ages & stages Overview of music pedagogy Opening songs Upcoming assignments 4/21: A4d. Found sound 4/28: A2a. Music File (first draft) A4c. Rhythm Pictures

P HYLLIS N ELSON Music Basics & Notation

M USIC FOR Y OUNG C HILDREN

M USIC D EVELOPMENT : AGES & STAGES Active learning (play) (p. 3) Factors: mental capacity, environment and physical growth/development Interesting so children want to keep trying when they fail Games not “exercises” Social development (p. 3) One-to-one music play between parent & infant Group activity w/teacher Sharing & taking turns, leading & following Help the shy, antisocial or inhibited child Empathy, sensitivity & understanding of group dynamics Be fair & firm Sense of humor

M USIC D EVELOPMENT : AGES & STAGES Language development (p. 4) To teach elements of music: beat, rhythm, timbre & phrasing Infants’ babbling sounds and subconscious “singing” during play and language learning Adults stimulate language development with “sound” & “word” plays, rhymes, chants These singing & rhythms prepare child’s ear for rhythms of music Creativity and imagination (p. 4) Music education develops creativity, manifesting in ability to improvise Express ideas, thoughts & feelings Improvising within a framework “How can you move in your space?” “Tell me… in your singing voice.” Spontaneous, original individual or group thought or idea Process of creativity, not the product All children may be creators

O VERVIEW OF MUSIC PEDAGOGY Textbook p. 5 Create a “musically stimulating environment” “Cultivate musical sensitivity…” “…through natural musical expression such as Singing Playing and Moving to music” Children’s capabilities depend on age/stage of development Textbook: the first 5 stages (pp. 6-26) Developmental capabilities Developmental advantages Developing musical interest Specific activities

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U PCOMING A SSIGNMENTS

F OUND SOUNDS Due Wed 4/21

R EQ. # 4: F OUR M ATERIALS = 25 PTS a) Construct set of rhythm instruments & storage container. b) Construct felt visual that aids children in remembering the words to a round, song or poem. c) Create rhythm words and visuals with a theme that fit the 2/4 time building blocks. d) FOUND SOUND = 6 pts Contribute one sound-producing instrument made from found objects that could be used to generate a set of expressive instruments for a classroom.

R EQ. # 4: F OUR M ATERIALS = 25 PTS A4d. Found Sound: 6 pts 2 found-object created sound makers: i. Clearly different sounds: 1.5 pt each ii. Can be heard across classroom: 1.5 pt each iii. Not normally used as instruments: 1.5 pt each iv. Engaging sound: 1.5 pt each

F OUND SOUNDS Due Wed 4/21

F ILING SYSTEMS Due Wed 4/28

R EQ. # 2: M USIC F ILE = 5 PTS A2a. Music File draft: 0.5 pt each, x 4 = 2 pts Develop an expanding system for collecting music activities in self-chosen categories that enables you to plan music more easily. i. Permanent, organized system ii. Multiple categories iii. All music activities done in class are filed iv. In attendance to present assignment on due date SUBMISSION A2a. Music File draft Bring to class on A2a due date Post online on due date: Drop Box: A2a. Music File draft – as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, description, photo, etc). Discussion Forum: A2a. Music File draft – describe in text; attach files as in Drop Box.

R EQ. # 2: M USIC F ILE = 5 PTS A2b. Music File final: 0.5 pt each x 6 = 3 pts Develop an expanding system for collecting music activities in self-chosen categories that enables you to plan music more easily. i. Activities cross-referenced by type and content/subject ii. Recorded music referenced iii. Specific movement activities referenced iv. Clear and organized well enough for someone else to use v. All music activities done in class to current date are filed vi. In attendance to present assignment on due date SUBMISSION A2b. Music File final Bring to class on A2b due date Post online on due date: Drop Box: A2b. Music File draft – as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, description, photo, etc). Discussion Forum: A2b. Music File draft – describe in text; attach files as in Drop Box.

F ILING SYSTEMS Due Wed 4/28

R HYTHM P ICTURES Due Wed 4/28

R EQ. # 4: F OUR M ATERIALS = 25 PTS A4c. Rhythm Pictures: 5 pts i. Identical format across set: 1 pt ii. Common theme (e.g., tools): 1 pt iii. At least four 2/4 time rhythmic building blocks: 1 pt iv. Each has distinct & engaging physical movement: 0.25 pt x 4 v. Images visually appealing: 0.25 pt x 4 SUBMISSION Bring rhythm pictures to class on A4c due date Perform in class in small group Post online on due date: Drop Box A4c: Pictures and description as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc). Discussion Forum A4c: Detailed description copied into text; plus pictures and any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

R HYTHM P ICTURES Due Wed 4/28

U PCOMING D UE D ATES This week… 4/13:Interval Paper #1 4/14: Read: pp Next week… 4/20: Interval Paper #2 4/21:Read: pp & A 4d: Found Sound 2 weeks… 4/28: A 2a: Music File (first draft) A 4c: Rhythm Pictures Read: