Music in Elementary Education / Edition 1

by John Flohr, Valerie Trollinger

Overview

Based on the National Standards, this text is divided into three parts. Part one, Foundations, covers the rationale for a Music Education program in the elementary years; meaning and musical experience; and elements and kinds of music. Part two– Music Elements, Curriculum and Avenues to Music Learning–covers curriculum development; music for special needs students; avenues to music learning and historic and contemporary approaches. Part three–Musical Experiences– is grouped by avenues of music learning and grades. Thanks to years of thorough research, Music in Elementary Education promises is a standard text in the field. Web resources are available to through authors’ website: http://www.marvinmusic.org/artsed.html.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780132413961
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/07/2009
Series:	MySearchLab Series for Music Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

http: //www.marvinmusic.org/artsed.html

Table of Contents

Part I Foundations; Chapter 1 Why Music in the Elementary School?; Chapter 2 Meaning and Music; Chapter 3 Elements of Music; Chapter 4 Kinds of Music; Part II Music Elements, Curriculum, and Avenues to Music Learning; Chapter 5 Listening; Chapter 6 Singing; Chapter 7 Moving; Chapter 8 Creating; Chapter 9 Playing Instruments; Chapter 10 Reading and Writing; Chapter 11 Approaches to Music Learning; Chapter 12 Designing Instruction; Chapter 13 Special Areas; Part III Musical Experiences; Chapter 14 Listening Lessons; Chapter 15 Vocal Lessons; Chapter 16 Movement Lessons; Chapter 17 Creating Lessons; Chapter 18 Playing Lessons; Chapter 19 Reading and Writing Lessons;