Beyond the Basics: Extending Music Literacy Skills Through Kodály Concepts

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Date:

June 23-27, 2008

Instructor:

Georgia Newlin, Bucknell University

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

This workshop will help music educators bring depth to the concepts already being taught in their music classes through the use of relative solemnization and beat-function rhythm syllables, as well as sequentially developed lesson planning. Topics will include a developmental part-work sequence, materials and ideas for extending the recorder sequence to upper-grade students, and age-appropriate listening lessons for many melodic and rhythmic concepts.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

This workshop has been approved by the State of Michigan to offer SB-CEU’s.

Total Number of CEU: 2.1

GRADUATE CREDIT:

Graduate credit is available. The Beyond the Basics: Extending Music Literacy Skills Through Kodály Concepts workshop may be taken for one or two credits, which can be transferred to another institution's graduate program. Prospective students must apply to the School as "Not Candidate for Degree" (NCFD) students, and, if accepted, pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state). For further information, contact the Admissions Office at smtd.admissions@umich.edu.

COST:

Application Fee: $25

Workshop Fee: $450

SB - CEU: $ 25 (optional)

REGISTRATION:

2008 Summer Workshop Application

Mail all materials to:

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Attn: Summer Workshops

2005 Baits Drive, Room 220

Ann Arbor MI 48109-2075