Summer Music Studies 2023

MMED 602 Sociological Foundations of Music Education

Foundation course
3.0 credits
Instructor: Dr. Deb Wolf
Dates: July 10–14, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025
Fee: $60

This is an intensive reading, research and discussion course in the sociology of music education’s role in society. You will develop a basic understanding of the sociological function of music in society and how education in music should, but often does not, meet the greater society’s needs. Socialization in performing groups, group identity and sociology of schools is studied. Current trends in U.S. music education will be analyzed from a sociological perspective. You will also develop basic sociological research and reporting skills. This course may be offered online.

MMED 603 Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education

Foundation course
3.0 credits
Instructor: Dr. Nicholas McBride
Dates: July 24–28, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025
Fee: $60

This course covers the development, writing and evaluation of curriculum as a dynamic interactive process based on research. You will develop curriculum writing and evaluation skills through critical review of various curricula, analyses of curriculum models and developing your own curricula. Measurement and assessment of learning, which is the crucial dynamic element in curricula, is covered in depth. Upon completion of the course, you should be able to critically analyze curricula, design curricula and develop appropriate assessment tools for various music learning situations.

MMED 605 Historical and Philosophical Foundations in Music Education

Foundation course
3.0 credits
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Cullen
Dates: July 10-14, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025
Fee: $60

This is an intensive course of study of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education. This course will encapsulate both the history of music education in the U.S., from the colonial period to modern times, and a philosophical emphasis on 20th- and 21st-century thought and movements in music education in the U.S. These movements and philosophies will be analyzed in terms of their impact and effectiveness and why some have succeeded where others failed. An analysis and synthesis of ideas and events will reveal historical cycles, sociopolitical ramifications, and periodic reintroduction and revision of previous approaches. Current trends in U.S. music education will be analyzed from both historical and philosophical perspectives, while making evident the connections of philosophical theories and theorists and their significance through the history of music education.

MMED 606 Integration of Technology in Music Education (online)

Foundation course
3.0 credits
Instructor: Mike Fein
Dates: June 12–Aug. 4, 2023
Location: online and asynchronous
Tuition: MM $2,025
Fee: $60

This course provides intensive study for learning computer programs that support the music education classroom and understanding the effective means to authentically integrate technology in K–12 music education. Additionally, it will be based on the seven areas of music technology developed by the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME); the National Education Technology Standards, developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE); and supported by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). The purpose of this course is to provide tools and resources that will enable you to become an active agent in the growth of the technological skills that are needed to support learning in 21st-century classrooms.

MMED 790 Thesis/Project Development: Music Education

Foundation course
3.0 credits
Instructors: Dr. Jenny Neff and Dr. Adam Hackel
Dates: July 17–21, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., with additional independent daily assignment time
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025
Fee: $60

The Music Education thesis is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework and through knowledge gained from the foundational courses. Your synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative and thoughtful presentation. This course will include a pre-reading assignment. Please have one to two topics of interest for your area of research. You do not need to know exactly what you are doing as your research project, but having narrowed it down will be helpful.

MMED 795 Project Music Education

MM in Music Education requirement
3.0 credits
Instructor: Dr. Jenny L. Neff
Dates: June 12–Aug. 4, 2023
Location: online; meeting time TBD
Tuition: MM $2,025
Fee: $60

The Music Education project is the culmination of learning and professional growth, established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education, and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based on the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework and through knowledge gained from the foundational courses. Your synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative and thoughtful presentation.

ALTERNATIVE STME 631/AMUS Electric Bass, Level 2 (Special Topic 2023)

Alternative
3.0 credits
Instructor: Micah Jones
Dates: June 26–30, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: UArts, Terra Hall
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

This course is designed for the music educator who has some formal experience playing bass guitar or has completed MMED/AMUS 603 Introduction to Electric Bass. This course is focused on developing your techniques and processes to ultimately be shared with your own bass students in the classroom. The course will explore different right-hand techniques, finger picking with one or two fingers and slap bass. With the left hand, you will discover efficient scale and arpeggio fingerings, covering one and two octaves. All techniques are designed to you a solid foundation in the fundamentals of bass playing, while learning the role of the bass at the same time. Stylistically, the course will explore different grooves from rock, blues and bossa nova, to walking jazz bass. Beyond the fundamentals of groove, each participant will attempt to improvise on the fundamentals of harmony. You should bring your own electric bass; amps will be provided. (If you have difficulty finding an electric bass, email sms@uarts.edu.)

Student learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to

• execute a variety of bass-specific right-hand and left-hand playing techniques.
• execute basic scales on electric bass with proficiency.
• explain the functions of the basic bass grooves in a variety of musical genres.
• learn new teaching strategies to spiral and sequence improvisational skills and build an awareness of harmonic functionality.
• explore areas of improvisational development and build an awareness of harmonic functionality which will in turn be used in classroom and rehearsal settings.

MMED/AMUS 781 Live Sound Production for Music Educators, Level 2

Alternative
3.0 credits
Instructor: John Paul Beattie
Dates: June 26–30, 2023, 8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m.
Location: UArts, Terra Hall
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

This course will expand upon concepts of foundational technology and techniques necessary to produce concerts and live events from the perspective of the music educator. You will explore advanced audio engineering and live sound production strategies to maximize the quality of live and recorded student events and performances. A more sophisticated understanding of concepts such as signal flow, signal processing, live mixing, microphones and live recording will enhance the basics covered in Live Sound Production for Music Educators, Level 1. This course will refine the overarching strategies learned in the first course to maximize live sound production in your home school and with your performance ensemble.

MMED/DRUM 770 Introduction to Playing the Drum Set

Drums
3.0 credits
Instructor: Marc Dicciani
Dates: July 24–28, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

This course is designed for those with little or no experience or formal training in drum set performance or practice. The teaching aims to enable you to acquire a facility for yourself, and in turn, help you teach and coach your student drummers in developing better drumming skills and overall musicianship. You’ll learn about technique, styles (including rock, jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban), improvisation, reading, repertoire and drum equipment. No equipment is required; you will be supplied with a pair of sticks, a method book and a play-along CD. Each student will sit at their own professional drum set that includes all cymbals and hardware.

MMED/DRUM 773 Playing the Drums: Level 2, Intermediate

Drums
3.0 credits
Instructor: Marc Dicciani
Dates: July 24–28, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

The course is designed for those who have attained some basic to moderate level of proficiency on the drum set, either as a result of having taken the first level of this course or having played the drums previously. The teaching is directed toward primarily enabling you to acquire a more advanced level of ability for yourself, and also to improve the skills and knowledge required for group and private instruction and direction of students. You will study an intermediate level of technique, styles, improvisation, reading, repertoire and equipment, including electronic drums. No equipment is required; you will be supplied with a pair of sticks, a method book and a play-along CD. Each student will sit at their own professional drum set that includes all cymbals and hardware.

MMED/SWRT 701 The Art of Songwriting for the Music Educator Songwriting
3.0 credits
Instructor: Kevin Hanson
Dates: June 26–30, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: UArts, Terra Hall
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

This course provides music educators at all levels the opportunity to learn about the art of songwriting and how to teach songwriting to students. You will gain an understanding of the basic elements of a well-crafted song and the essential elements of melody and lyrics. Strategies for writing and teaching songwriting through traditional methods, current methods in the use of technology and creating through beats will be explored. You will experience an in-depth understanding of the many facets of songwriting and how to bring this art form into the classroom.

STME/AMUS 633 Neuroscience and Musical Development: Practical Implications for Music Education (Special Topic 2023)

All Areas/General Music
3.0 credits
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Strong
Dates: July 17–21, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Rigorous investigation of the brain is best left to neuroscientists. However, it can be beneficial for music educators to come to a rudimentary understanding of learning- and music-specific brain processes. In addition to helping you advocate for the necessity of music in the curriculum, an overview of the intersection of neuroscience and learning supports efforts to meet the needs of all students at musical, social-emotional, and culturally responsive levels. This course is applicable to all areas and levels of music education.

Student learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• study basic brain architecture and the process of neural pathway formation.
• consider the importance of neuroplasticity in the learning process.
• examine what current research suggests about musical development.
• understand the power of musical engagement on musical aptitude in childhood.
• recognize the necessity of addressing the social-emotional needs of all students.
• discover the imperative for a culturally responsive, restorative approach in music.

STME/AMUS 632 Program Like a Pro: Repertoire and Programming for Band, Orchestra and Chorus Directors (Special Topic 2023)

General Music/All Areas
3.0 credits
Instructor: Keith Ozsvath
Dates: July 10–14, 2023; 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Concerts and performances are the most fundamental and important elements of music programs. They provide opportunities to showcase students’ talents and musicianship to parents, administrators and the larger community. Additionally, choosing the right music and teaching concepts takes careful planning, preparation and assessment. This course will focus on planning an entire concert cycle, including repertoire selection, score analysis, warmups, skills sheets and teaching activities. Additional coursework will focus on designing lessons and activities that complement the music, to provide a deeper learning experience for students. It is open to all middle school and high school band, orchestra and chorus directors.

Student Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to

• describe different programming and repertoire philosophies.
• complete an inventory of student musicianship and skills.
• choose concert music with teachable concepts.
• complete a music analysis.
• create customized warmups and teaching materials.
• design a lesson and assessment around a concept and/or a skill.
• design a goal-setting practice component.
• create opportunities for reflection.

STME/AMUS 604 Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs

General Music/All Areas
3.0 credits
Instructor: Dr. Alice Hammel
Dates: June 12–Aug. 4, 2023
Location: online and asynchronous
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

The music classroom is an inherently inclusive and cooperative environment. Meeting the needs of students with special needs, however, requires a specific set of skills, dispositions and experiences to appropriately adapt and modify instruction. Enhancing the inclusive and cooperative possibilities in the music classroom while meeting the needs of all students is a challenging, yet exhilarating, possibility. This course will focus on identifying areas of strength and challenge in students with special needs, advocating for the appropriate classroom environment for all students, and the creation of adaptations and accommodations for students in inclusive and self-contained music classrooms.

STME/AMUS 606 The Mindful Music Educator

General Music/All Areas
3.0 credits
Instructor: Josh Gansky
Dates: July 10–14, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova, St. Mary’s Hall Band Room
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

The Mindful Music Educator is for any music educator. It has two components: Mindfulness and Yoga for Musicians. Through the practice of mindfulness, you will be given time to pause and focus on your own care and well-being. This class is designed for the self-care of music educators. This is an opportunity for you to reduce stress, recharge, reflect and reconnect. It will be both educational and experiential, and a shared experience of discovery, awareness and care. Self-care is at the heart of everything we do, and when we take care of ourselves, we can be at our best, have more balance in our lives, and be more present for the people in our lives. That enhanced presence allows us to better connect with our families, friends, colleagues and students. In addition, as teachers, we want our students to lead healthy lives, to learn healthy coping skills and to make healthy choices. Self-care allows us to better connect with ourselves and with the individuals who may cross our paths each moment of the day.

MMED/IEBD 675 Percussion for the Non-Percussionist

Instrumental Music: Band
3.0 credits
Instructor: Keith Hodgson
Dates: July 24–28, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova, Band Room
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Specifically designed for the band director or music teacher who is not a percussionist, this course will review basic skill sets in each of the primary instrument families, present a variety of teaching strategies and offer new insights into passing this knowledge onto your student drummers. Writing for these instruments at the elementary and intermediate level will be explored. Bring a pair of concert snare drumsticks (Vic Firth SD1 or equivalent), a practice pad with a stand, a set of four matched marimba mallets and a pair of general purpose timpani mallets.

MMED/IREP 611-01 Band Instrument Repair, Level 1, Section 1

Instrument Repair
3.0 credits
Instructor: Christopher Bluemel
Dates: July 17–21; 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $100

Knowledge of instrument repair can stretch your budget dollars by learning how to fix those little problems yourself. Replace springs, loosen stuck slides and even do some dent work. Upon successful registration for the course, you will receive an email containing detailed information on what instruments, tooling and project materials are needed for the class. All tooling, parts, supplies and older instruments’ (for practice repairs) are provided. The course is structured so each participant has time to learn and practice the repair procedures, and then perform the detailed repairs and maintenance procedures to your own and/or school-owned instruments while under the supervision of your instructor. Bring instruments from your district that are in need of repair.

MMED/IREP 611-02 Band Instrument Repair, Level 1, Section 2

Instrument Repair
3.0 credits
Instructor: Christopher Bluemel Dates: July 24–28; 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $100

Knowledge of instrument repair can stretch your budget dollars by learning how to fix those little problems yourself. Replace springs, loosen stuck slides and even do some dent work. Upon successful registration for the course, each participant will receive an email containing detailed information on what instruments, tooling, and project materials are needed for the class. All tooling, parts, supplies and older instruments’ (for practice repairs) are provided. The course is structured so each participant has time to learn and practice the repair procedures and then they may perform the detailed repairs and maintenance procedures to their own and/or school owned instruments, while under the supervision of the instructor. Bring a variety of school instruments for repair or use the instruments supplied. Additionally, you may bring instruments from your district that are in need of repair.

STME/IEJZ 622 Beginning Jazz Improvisation

Jazz
3.0 credits
Instructor: Mike Fein
Dates: June 12–Aug. 4
Location: online and asynchronous
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

This course is designed for music performers and educators who want to learn how to improvise and teach improvisation in the classroom. Through carefully selected jazz repertoire, you will learn the basic mechanics of improvisation and the essential music theory elements needed to improvise and teach improvisation, including modal improvisation, the blues, ii-V-I progressions, and simplifying chord progressions. You will practice and perform jazz improvisation concepts on the instrument of your choice. No previous experience with improvisation is required.

STME/IESS 615 Fiddling: How to Introduce Folk Styles into Your Classroom

Instrumental Music: Strings/Orchestra
3.0 credits
Instructor: Melissa Brun
Dates: July 24–28, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

This course is designed for string educators looking for something different to bring to their classrooms! You will develop strategies to learn tunes by ear, and then use those same strategies to learn chords and accompaniment techniques. You will also learn basic arranging skills and how to arrange in a group. You will also leave with the skill set to create an environment in which orchestras are excited to put away the sheet music, take ownership of their music-making and have fun in the process! This class will culminate with a public performance. Violin, viola and cello players are welcome. You will need to bring your own instrument.

At the end of the course, you will be able to

• learn teaching and playing techniques to play music by ear on your string instrument.
• add chord and accompaniment techniques to folk melodies on your string instrument.
• use a template to create a basic string arrangement for students.
• create an arrangement within a group of string musicians.
• apply the skill set developed in this course to the string classroom setting in their school.

STME 624/MTEC 604 Google Fundamentals for Music Educators

Music Technology
3.0 credits
Instructors: Theresa Hoover
Dates: June 20–July 7, 2023 (three weeks), one hour on Tuesday evenings (required) and one hour on Thursday evenings (optional)
Location: online, with synchronous course meetings
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Google for Education offers numerous tools music educators can use in their classrooms. Those tools allow teachers and students to create and share digital content, communicate effectively, collaborate in- and outside the classroom, and increase productivity. You will learn the basics for using a variety of Google tools, focused specifically on applications for the music classroom. Throughout the course, you will complete practical projects to strengthen your understanding of Google for Education, with the intent that each project can be used in your classroom. This course is taught by a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator. Successful completion of the course will prepare teachers for the Google for Education Level 1 Certification exam, which will be taken at the end of the course. This class can be completed using a desktop or laptop running any operating system or a Chromebook.

STME 625/MTEC 605 Advanced Google Tools for Music Educators

Music Technology
3.0 credits
Instructor: Theresa Hoover
Dates: July 17–Aug. 4, 2023 (3 weeks), one hour on Tuesday evenings (required) and One hour on Thursday evenings (optional)
Location: online w/ synchronous course meetings
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Take your Google for Education skills to the next level with this advanced course. You will build upon your current knowledge of Google tools to increase technology integration in the music classroom. You will also learn how to maximize efficiency within Google Classroom, create digital lesson experiences and differentiate content for students. All projects completed throughout the course will offer you the flexibility to create something that can be used in your classroom. This course is taught by a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator. Successful completion of the course will prepare teachers for the Google for Education Level 2 Certification exam, which will be taken at the end of the course. Though completing the Level 1 Certification before taking this course is not required, prior experience using the Google for Education tools is necessary. This course can be completed using a desktop or laptop running any operating system or a Chromebook.

STME 628/MTEC 606 Popular Music, Songwriting, and Technology in the K-12 Music Classroom

Technology
3.0 credits
Instructor: Stefani Langol
Dates: June 12–Aug. 4, 2023
Location: online and asynchronous
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Making musical connections through popular music can unlock students’ understanding of music fundamentals, provide avenues for deep listening and analysis, and provide direct connection to creating and performing. This course will explore different approaches to incorporating popular music in the classroom and look at a variety of computer- and cloud-based music creation applications and resources that can be used to facilitate listening and responding, creating and performing. Applications explored will include Noteflight, Soundtrap and Ableton Live, as well as myriad online resources. This course is designed for middle school and high school general music, but all grade levels are welcome.

MTEC/MMED 725 Lights, Camera, Learning! Video Projects in Music Education, Level 1

Music Technology
3.0 credits
Instructor: Dr. Scott Watson
Dates: July 17–21, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Let’s face it: From YouTube to Netflix to a host of other services, today’s learners are immersed in and respond to video! This timely course for music educators of all levels/areas will be divided between two significant uses for video in music education today.

1. Producing compelling videos for students such as video lecturettes, tutorials, performances, etc. Maybe you want to make clear for students the motions to a classroom song, the choreography to a concert selection or the recorder fingerings used in class. Perhaps you want to explain how to assemble a clarinet mouthpiece, oil one’s trumpet valves or illustrate several key marching band fundamentals. Maybe you want to show students the basic features of an app, how to build major and minor scales or the steps for a class project. All these and much more can be accomplished with today’s simple, intuitive video tools.

2. Using engaging video scoring activities with students to teach many important musical concepts. There are myriad lessons that can be conveyed through both simple and more sophisticated video scoring projects. Students of all levels can explore musical creativity and the interaction of drama and music or sound when they begin with a short video clip and add or edit either prerecorded music and sound effects; loop-based, multitrack arrangements; or more traditional, notation-based underscoring. All of the above and much more can be accomplished with just a few accessible, intuitive apps and websites and some fairly ubiquitous hardware (i.e., a computer or laptop, a smartphone, an iPad). The educational value of video projects in music education is very high, and the tools to do so have never been more within the reach—even for a novice.

MMED/MTEC 761 Pro Tools for the Music Educator

Music Technology
3.0 credits
Instructor: Mike Fein
Dates: June 12–Aug. 4, 2023
Course Format: online, asynchronous
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

This course will focus on recording and producing music with Pro Tools, the industry-standard professional music production software. You will record audio with microphones, MIDI from the electronic keyboard and make extensive use of software instruments. This course is designed for the elementary and secondary music educator interested in making professional sounding recordings of their ensembles and integrating music production into the music curriculum. Basic computer literacy is required for this course. (The required materials are included below.)

Required materials

• Mixing in Pro Tools: Skill Pack by Brian Smithers, published by Cengage. ISBN-13: 978-1598639728, ISBN-10: 1598639722.
  • This text is out-of-print but is available as a used book, and I have scans of the chapters of this book that we’ll be using. If anyone has trouble finding it, I can provide the book scans and the Pro Tools sessions included on the DVD.
• A Mac or PC computer that meets the minimum system requirements for Pro Tools 
• Pro Tools software (Pro Tools 11 or newer)
  • You can purchase a month-to-month Pro Tools subscription for the duration of the course for $9.99 per month. 
• A USB MIDI keyboard/controller such as Korg nanoKey or M-Audio Keystation
  • You can also use any standard MIDI keyboard with an M-Audio Uno USB MIDI interface.
• Monitoring via headphones and/or speakers
  • I suggest AKG K240 or comparable headphones.

Optional Materials

• An audio interface with at least one audio input, such as Focusrite Scarlett or Presonus AudioBox
• An XLR microphone, such as a Shure SM58 or an Audio Technica AT2035

STME/MTEC 634 Design, Collaborate, Share: Canva for Music Educators

(Special Topic 2023)
Music Technology
3.0 credits
Instructor: Stefani Langol
Dates: June 12–Aug. 4, 2023
Course Format: online, asynchronous
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

Canva for Education is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, graphic design tool that allows educators to create beautiful teaching resources of all kinds, from posters, to presentations and documents, to videos and much more! With more than 250,000 thousand templates, graphics, photos and videos, Canva for Education is useful for both novices and more experienced graphic designers. The best thing about it is that it’s free! Canva is optimized for Chromebooks and app smashes with Google Workspace, allowing you to get creative and use the best features of each tool together. This project-based course will take a deep dive into Canva’s feature set and provide ample opportunity for designing visual resources that will support your teaching and directly integrate into any teaching and learning environment. Though Canva for Education will be the primary application for this course, other apps, such as Google Workspace and other online resources will be explored and used. It is designed for music educators at all grade levels and disciplines.

Student learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to

• easily navigate Canva’s interface and myriad built-in resources.
• explore and describe graphic design principles.
• use Canva’s toolset to edit any template, text, graphic illustration, photo or video element.
• choose and customize any template to suit your personal needs and taste.
• design a wide variety of visuals resources from scratch, including posters, worksheets, presentations, lesson plans, tutorial videos and more.
• upload and incorporate your own image, video, and audio resources into any Canva project.
• use Canva’s advanced features, such as animations, filters and remove background to customize any Canva project.
• publish, download and share your work.
• set up a classroom, invite students and collaborate on projects.

STME/MTEC 635 Utilizing Web-Based Tools in the Music Classroom

Music Technology (Special Topic 23)
3.0 credits
Instructor: Jim Frankel (Music First)
Dates: July 17–21, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova
Tuition: MM $2,025; SMS $1,050
Fee: $60

With so many ideas, options and tools, deciding what technology to incorporate into your music classroom can be a challenge. Utilizing Web-Based Tools in the Music Classroom will cover a range of web-based tools that are specific for music education or can be used by music teachers to make their teaching more effective and efficient. You will walk away with usable lesson plans that incorporate the tools discussed, as well as ideas and strategies for incorporating technology into a music classroom more broadly.

Student learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to

• explore, discuss and collaborate on uses for technology in their classrooms broadly and outline strategies for incorporating web-based tools into your teaching, including overcoming potential challenges and advocating to administration.
• learn about various types of music education–focused technology, like assessment tools, notation programs, digital audio workstations and more.
• have the opportunity to share your favorite tools and discover new ones.
• create lessons, units and assessments that incorporate web-based tools and are specific to your teaching environment and ready for use in the classroom.
• understand how to incorporate new and different tools over time into your teaching and lesson planning.

Orff Team:
Ardith Collins, level 1
Janie Vance, movement
Kristin Showalter, recorder

MMED/ORFF 738 Orff Level I Orff Schulwerk
3.0 credits
Instructor: Ardith Collins
Location: Villanova
Dates: July 10–14 and July 17–21, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuition: MM $2,700; SMS $1,400
Fee: $100

Pedagogy skills for teaching basic Orff Schulwerk will be explored and discussed through the use of Music for Children, Murray Volume I and pentatonic folk song material, movement, and recorder. Level I teachers will actively learn to use speech, rhymes, poetry, and playing pitched and unpitched percussion, as well as singing, playin, and improvising in pentatonic for creating an active music curriculum in the school setting. Soprano Recorder pedagogy and skills, creating student-friendly compositions in an elemental style, and models for improvisation will be developed.

See STME / AMUS 632 Program Like a Pro: Repertoire and Programming for Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Directors (Special Topic 2023) under All Areas/General