Musical Tools For Music Teachers

Professionals need tools Professionals need tools  Effectiveness  Efficiency

Tools for Music Teachers  Voice  Keyboard  Provide Models  Demonstrate musical phrases & patterns  Accompany students  Study scores, learn new songs

Skill with tools developed in….  Courses Class Voice Music 115, 116 Class Voice Music 115, 116 Class Piano Music 110, 170, 210, 270 Class Piano Music 110, 170, 210, 270  Use in other courses  Use skills in personal learning

Skill using tools verified  Voice Proficiency Examination  Piano Proficiency Examination

Proficiency Exams  Voice Proficiency Examination End of semester of Mus 115 End of semester of Mus 115 [Spring-Freshman year] 2nd opportunity end of Music 116 2nd opportunity end of Music 116 – [Fall-Sophomore year] Must pass before program admission Must pass before program admission – (Spring -Sophomore year]

Proficiency Exams  Piano Proficiency Examination End of semester of Music 270 End of semester of Music 270 – [Spring-Sophomore year]  Must pass before starting Music 340 – [Fall - junior year]

Voice Proficiency Exam  Sing through range Accurate pitch Accurate pitch Intonation Intonation Rhythm Rhythm Phrasing Phrasing Tempo Tempo Diction Diction Tone Quality Tone Quality

Voice Proficiency Exam  3 songs - vocal repertoire [ from voice class] [ from voice class] Provide accompanist Provide accompanist Choral/General Emphasis - 1 selection in Choral/General Emphasis - 1 selection in foreign language  12 songs from general music repertorie Memorized Memorized Unaccompanied Unaccompanied Start on any phrase Start on any phrase

Piano Proficiency Exam  Scales - major and harmonic minor  Prepared accompaniment for melody  Sight-read and accompany a melody  Improvise music for movement  4-part arrangement of patriotic song  Multi-staff score reading  Vocal or Instrumental accompaniment  Choral Warm-ups

Tools for Music Teachers  Follow schedule for class piano & voice  Practice  Schedule exams at 1st opportunity  Re-take if necessary  Maintain skills

Proficiency Exams  Voice Spring Semester -- this year  Piano Spring Semester--next year