Courses
Categories:
Learning Theory & Musicianship
Classroom Music
Early Childhood Music
Instrumental Music
Technology
Conducting
Learning Theory & Musicianship
Aural Skills in Music Theory
LAI 645 (2 credits; July 20-24, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
Dr. Edwin Gordon, Distinguished Visiting Professor
Dr. Edwin Gordon has made major contributions to the study of music aptitudes, rhythm in movement and music, and music learning theory. He is known throughout the world as a preeminent researcher, teacher, author, and lecturer in the field of music education. Based on an extensive body of research and practical field-testing by Gordon and others, Music Learning Theory explains how we learn to audiate and develop an understanding of music.
*This course is designed as part of GIML certification courses or may be taken without certification for either graduate credit or CEUs.
Musicianship, Skills, and Content
LAI 697 (1 credit; 1st Mtg: May 18, 4:10–5:30 p.m.; June 29–July 16, M & R 4:30-6:30 p.m.)
Jennifer S. McDonel, Gordon Institute for Music Learning Certified Faculty, UB Presidential Fellow
This intensive course in musicianship skills will cover songs, tonal content and rhythm content in all tonalities and meters. A prerequisite for all other summer courses in music education at UB, students will be pre-tested and post-tested to assure they have attained competencies necessary for the other coursework.
Classroom Music
Native American Songs and Dances
LAI 686 (3 credits; July 13-17, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Kristen Hill, Clarence Central Schools, UB Schomberg Fellow
In this course, use of Native American music in elementary music classrooms will be explored, covering a range of Native American cultures and selection of authentic resources. Participants will experience songs, dances and rituals of Native American cultures and collect materials to enhance the music curriculum.
Music Theory for Children
LAI 596 (1 credit; July 20-24, 1:30–4:30 p.m.)
Dr. Wendy Valerio, associate professor of music and director of the Children’s Music Development Center, University of South Carolina, Gordon Institute for Music Learning Certified Faculty
In this course, participants will learn about Music Learning Theory, a research-based explanation of how we learn music, as it applies to the development of a sequential curriculum for elementary classroom music instruction. It is designed as part of the GIML elementary general music level 1 certification course, or may be taken without certification for either graduate credit or CEUs.
Music Genres and Styles for Childhood
LAI 638 (3 credits; July 27-31, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Dr. Wendy Valerio
This elementary general music course includes: 1) teaching with a three-stage approach to music learning, 2) developing a repertoire of songs and chants in a variety of tonalities and meters, 3) creating classroom activities for learners' varying skill levels, and 4) utilizing movement instruction to enhance music learning.
*For better understanding, it is advised that students also register for LAI 596.
Gordon Institute for Music Learning — Elementary General Certification, Level 1
For Level 1 Elementary General Certification from the Gordon Institute for Music Learning, it is necessary to enroll in "Aural Skills in Music Theory," "Music Theory for Childhood," and "Music Genres and Styles for Childhood" (LAI 568, 596 & 638).
Early Childhood Music
Early Childhood Practical Applications I
LAI 516 (1 credit; July 20-24, 1:30-4:00 p.m.)
Jennifer Bailey, Gordon Institute for Music Learning Faculty
This advanced course will include Music Learning Theory at it applies to the third type and final two stages of preparatory audiation – the assimilation of pitch, rhythm, and movement into a syntax to create musical understanding.
Early Childhood Practical Applications II
LAI 647 (3 credits; July 27-31, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Jennifer Bailey, Gordon Institute for Music Learning Certified Faculty
This advanced early childhood music course will include the following practical applications of Music Learning Theory: 1) a repertoire of songs and chants in a variety of tonalities and meters, 2) tonal and rhythm improvisation, 3) formal music guidance, 4) coordination of performance with breath and movement to facilitate audiation and 5) child-initiated classroom activities for the final types and stages of preparatory audiation.
Gordon Institute for Music Learning — Early Childhood Certification,
Levels 1 and 2
For Levels 1 and 2 Early Childhood Certification from the Gordon Institute for Music Learning, it is necessary to enroll in "Aural Skills in Music Theory," "Early Childhood Practical Applications I and II" (LAI 568, 644 & 647).
*Prerequisite for Early Childhood Level 2: Must hold Level 1 Early Childhood certification & must apply for Level 2 through GIML. See registration page for application.
Instrumental Music
Gordon Institute for Music Learning — Instrumental Certification, Level 1
For Level 1 Instrumental Certification from the Gordon Institute for Music Learning, it is necessary to enroll in "Aural Skills in Music Theory" (LAI 568, Summer 2009), and "Instrumental Musicianship and Materials" (LAI 584, Fall 2009).
Technology
Technology and Music Education
LAI 561 (3 credits; July 6-10, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Terry Bacon, Churchville-Chili School District, Finale SmartMusic Consultant
In this hands-on course you will learn how to integrate Finale notation software and SmartMusic in music instruction. Notation topics include: introduction to notation software, creation of exercises, worksheets and tests; assessment of exercises/excerpts, file-sharing and advanced techniques. Other topics: Microsoft Office in the music class, use of technology and computers to aid home-practice, record and assess student performances and address the National Standards.
Conducting
Principles of Conducting
LAI 683 (3 credits; August 3-7, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Dr. James Jordan, Senior Conductor, Westminster Choir College
James Jordan, senior conductor at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, has pioneered the application of Music Learning Theory in Choral Ensembles. In this course, Dr. Jordan will focus on musicianship and conducting techniques to dramatically improve the sound of all types of choral ensembles.