Syllabus for Stringed Instrument Class: APST 272
Description:
First (272) and second (273) semester. The primary aim of this course, in compliance with the Music Education Division mission within the Conservatory, is to prepare students for the art of teaching music by developing students' musicianship, pedagogy, and scholarship. Primarily for instrumental music education majors and others desiring a basic knowledge of stringed instruments. Class study includes fundamentals for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with playing experience on these instruments. APST 272 is a prerequisite to 273 except for those students who are advanced performers on a stringed instrument and have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
Text:
Strategies for Teaching Strings, Hamann and Gillespie
Objectives:
The course should enable the student to demonstrate:
-a fundamental understanding of the principles to good playing.
-skill in applying the principles in a teaching situation.
-acquaintance with methods and materials.
-some skill in performance.
Requirements:
Regular attendance at NOYO or String Prep classes.
Three ring binder to hold class information to be graded. This is to include all materials covered in class and field observations.
Grading:
| Notebook |
25% |
| Presentations, assignments |
25% |
| Tests, written and playing |
25% |
| Attendance/participation |
25% |
(each absence lowers attendance portion a letter; more than 4 requires conference with instructor)
References:
Allen, M., Bergonzi L., Dillon, J., Gillespie, R., Kjelland, J., Straub, D. (2001). Teaching Music through Performance in Orchestra. GIA Publications. Chicago.
Allen, M., Gillespie, R., Tellejohn-Hayes, P. (1995) Essential Elements. Hal Leonard Pub. Milwaukee, WS.
Barber, B. (1991). "A Comparison of Traditional and Suzuki Teaching". American String Teacher.V 41#3
Cowden, R., ed. (1996) Highlights from the American String Teacher School
Teacher Forum (1984-1994). American String Teacher Assoc., Reston. VA.
Dillon, J., Kjelland, J. and O'Reilly, J. (1992) Strictly Strings. Highland/Etling Pub. Van Nuys, CA.
Doerkson, P. and Delzell, J. (2000) “Grade Starts and Scheduling practices.” American String Teacher, Vol 50#2.
Goodrich,K. and Wagner, M. (1999) Getting it Right from the Start. ASTA.
Fletcher, S. (1971). New Tunes for Strings. Boosey and Hawkes. NY
Green, E. (1966). Teaching Strings in Class. ASTA.
Perkins, Marianne (1995). Comparison of Three Violin Pedagogues. American
String Teacher pub. Reston, VA.
Rabin, M. and Smith. P. (1984) Guide to Orchestral Bowings Through Musical Styles. University of Wisconsin Press. Madison.
Rolland, P. (1974) The Teaching of Action in String Playing. Illinois String Research Associates. Urbana, IL.
Rudoff, M. (2000) “Enacting a Constitution for a Chamber Group.” American String Teacher, Vol 50#4.
Starr, W.(1976) The Suzuki Violinist. Kingston Ellis Press. Knoxville, TN
Straub, D., Bergonzi, L., Witt. A., (1996). Strategies for Teaching Strings and Orchestra.
Music Educators National Conference, Reston, Va.
Suzuki, S. (1969) Nurtured by Love. Exposition Press, NY.
Young, P. (1978) Playing the String Game. U of Texas Press. Austin, TX.
NCATE Standards |
Praxis Standards |
INTASC Standards |
Professional Knowledge
Content Knowledge
Pedagogical Knowledge
Diversity
Technology
Dispositions |
Domain A: Organizing Content for Student Learning
Domain B: Creating an Environment for Student Learning
Domain C: Teaching for Student Learning
Domain D: Teacher Professionalism |
Stn 1: Subject Matter
Stn 2:Student Learning
Stn 3:Diverse Learners
Stn 4:Instructional Strategies
Stn 5:Learning Environment
Stn 6:Communication
Stn 7:Planning Instruction
Stn 8:Assessment
Stn 9:Reflection and Professional Develop
Stn10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships |
All papers and assignments adhere to the honor code as stated in the student handbook.
Weeks – Topic |
Assignment |
| 1. Position, tone production |
Method book analysis, Praxis A |
| 2. Improvisation |
Lamb, finger patterns, Praxis A |
| 3. Scales |
Green report – Sept 17 Workshop |
| 4. Suzuki |
Barber article, Praxis A |
| 5. Solo repertoire |
Teach method book piece to class, praxis C |
| 6. Teaching ideas |
Young games, Praxis A |
| 7. Midterm exam |
Perform warm-up and solo, written exam |
| 8. Bowing principles |
Rolland videos, Praxis A |
| 9. Musical styles |
Rabin-Smith video, Praxis A |
| 10. Repair and Recruiting |
Write lesson plan, Praxis B |
| 11. Teach lesson plan |
Teach prep class, Praxis C |
| 12. Developing a Music Library |
Write own composition for class, Praxis B |
| 13. Final |
Perform as ensemble |
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