Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
NIU World Music Concert is coming...
The World Music Concert this year is going to ROCK big time! We've got guest artists flying in from Turkey, Mexico, and other parts of the U.S. Professional musicians who played with well-known groups such as Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance and Yo-Yo Ma's silk rock project will also appear on the stage. In addition, our NIU talented students will be featured in solo and ensemble setting. The cultures to be presented at the concert include: the Middle Eastern classical, folk, and contemporary music, Chinese orchestra music, Indian tabla, Vietnamese dan-bau solo (monochord), Indonesian gamelan music, Irish, Pre-Columbian percussion music, and Northeastern Thai folk dance. The concert takes place at the NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on April 11 (Sunday) at 3:00pm. This event is open to the public. Children of all ages are welcome. Please contact Dr. Jui-Ching Wang (jcwang@niu.edu) for more information.
Look forward to seeing you then!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Final Journal Posting
This is how you write your last journal.
A. Follow the guidelines (those that you followed to write your previous journals) and talk about what you learned throughout the ENTIRE SEMESTER: What, How, and Why?
B. Answer the following questions about keeping an e-portfolio on Blog:
1. List and Explain 5 things that are really cool about having your assignments done this way (postings on Blog) (one paragraph).
2. List and Explain 5 things that are problematic about posting assignments on Blog. (One paragraph)
3. Overall, what do you think about this part of assignment? (One paragraph)
A. Follow the guidelines (those that you followed to write your previous journals) and talk about what you learned throughout the ENTIRE SEMESTER: What, How, and Why?
B. Answer the following questions about keeping an e-portfolio on Blog:
1. List and Explain 5 things that are really cool about having your assignments done this way (postings on Blog) (one paragraph).
2. List and Explain 5 things that are problematic about posting assignments on Blog. (One paragraph)
3. Overall, what do you think about this part of assignment? (One paragraph)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Assignment#11 (optional)
This one is optional... if you want extra points (10 pts). Due on 12/4 by 11:59pm
In-class assignment#11 (10 pts)
Worksheet for Chapters 9&10
1.What is the rationale to integrate music with the study of peoples, places, and cultures (Chapter9)?
2.Summarize the suggestions the textbook lists on p. 301 (Chapter9) when teaching musical culture/tradition of various ethnic groups.
3.Music should be an integral part of child’s daily life. List and explain the possible ways to integrate music with other subjects and activities (Chapter 10)
4.What are the approaches you can use to relate music (four approaches)? For each of the approaches, give one sample lesson to show how music and the arts can be taught (Chapter 10).
In-class assignment#11 (10 pts)
Worksheet for Chapters 9&10
1.What is the rationale to integrate music with the study of peoples, places, and cultures (Chapter9)?
2.Summarize the suggestions the textbook lists on p. 301 (Chapter9) when teaching musical culture/tradition of various ethnic groups.
3.Music should be an integral part of child’s daily life. List and explain the possible ways to integrate music with other subjects and activities (Chapter 10)
4.What are the approaches you can use to relate music (four approaches)? For each of the approaches, give one sample lesson to show how music and the arts can be taught (Chapter 10).
Assignment#10
Assignment#10
Reading reflection
Title of the article: _________________________
Due 12/4 by 11:59pm
1.According to the author, what are the possible cognitive benefits of music in early childhood education (p. 19)?
2.What are some important activities classroom teachers should be aware of in order to enhance young children’s self-esteem (p. 19)?
3.How so (according to the author) development of gross-motor skills and find-motor skills in musical activities can help enhance children’s self-esteem (p. 19)?
4.What are the guidelines for early childhood educators to implement music program in their classroom (p. 20-23)?
Reading reflection
Title of the article: _________________________
Due 12/4 by 11:59pm
1.According to the author, what are the possible cognitive benefits of music in early childhood education (p. 19)?
2.What are some important activities classroom teachers should be aware of in order to enhance young children’s self-esteem (p. 19)?
3.How so (according to the author) development of gross-motor skills and find-motor skills in musical activities can help enhance children’s self-esteem (p. 19)?
4.What are the guidelines for early childhood educators to implement music program in their classroom (p. 20-23)?
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Heart and Soul
Hi Edith, Ashley, and Steve,
This is the melody of the song we've been practicing. I hope you can practice with the clip at home to get more familiar with the rhythm and fingering.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Assignment#9
Worksheet Chapter 8
1.Children move naturally. List and explain the guidelines suggested in the textbook that help teachers generate ideas for students to learn music through rhythmic bodily response activities (p. 259).
2. What does locomotor skill means? What is non-locomotor skill?
3. List the four stages in developing children’s body awareness.
4. What are the musical concepts that can be taught through movement activities?
5. Choose one concept and summarize the lesson provided in the textbook telling how this particular musical concept is taught through the movement activity.
Due on Monday (11/9) by 11:59pm
1.Children move naturally. List and explain the guidelines suggested in the textbook that help teachers generate ideas for students to learn music through rhythmic bodily response activities (p. 259).
2. What does locomotor skill means? What is non-locomotor skill?
3. List the four stages in developing children’s body awareness.
4. What are the musical concepts that can be taught through movement activities?
5. Choose one concept and summarize the lesson provided in the textbook telling how this particular musical concept is taught through the movement activity.
Due on Monday (11/9) by 11:59pm
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The little lady who is not afriad of anything... Groups 1-3
For the extra points (possible 10 points)...
Please carefully watch the clips and make comments based on the following points:
1. if the trash materials were efficiently used to create the sounds that go with the story line?
2. if the musical concepts(timbre, dynamic levels, and tempo or speed)were taught throughout the activity?
3. if the students (listeners) were engaged in the activity (if they were motivated)?
4. if the story teller was energetic and dramatic enough?
5. if the presentation followed a nice flow (pace)?
Group 1.
Group 2.
Group 3.
Please carefully watch the clips and make comments based on the following points:
1. if the trash materials were efficiently used to create the sounds that go with the story line?
2. if the musical concepts(timbre, dynamic levels, and tempo or speed)were taught throughout the activity?
3. if the students (listeners) were engaged in the activity (if they were motivated)?
4. if the story teller was energetic and dramatic enough?
5. if the presentation followed a nice flow (pace)?
Group 1.
Group 2.
Group 3.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Assignment#8 Worksheet Chapter 5
Teaching Music through Playing Classroom Instruments (10 pts)
1.Classroom instruments function in a variety of ways. Please list some instruments that play (1) melodies, (2) harmony, and (3) rhythm.
(1)Melodic instruments—A melodic instrument is any instrument that can produce ________. List melodic instruments:____________.
(2)Harmonic instruments—A harmonic instrument can play _____________ or ______________ as accompaniments to songs. List harmonic instruments:___________.
(3) Rhythmic instruments (percussion instruments)—Rhythmic instruments can play the __________________ to songs. They are divided into _________, ____________, and ___________. List rhythmic instruments:
2.What musical concepts could students gain through playing instruments?
3.Playing instrumental accompaniments adds interests and variety to many songs and contributes toward perceptual and motor skills. The choice and use of appropriate instruments in musical experiences can enrich the study of history, geography, culture and people, poetry, feelings and moods, and holidays. Please select one topic from above categories and design an activity using musical instruments.
1.Classroom instruments function in a variety of ways. Please list some instruments that play (1) melodies, (2) harmony, and (3) rhythm.
(1)Melodic instruments—A melodic instrument is any instrument that can produce ________. List melodic instruments:____________.
(2)Harmonic instruments—A harmonic instrument can play _____________ or ______________ as accompaniments to songs. List harmonic instruments:___________.
(3) Rhythmic instruments (percussion instruments)—Rhythmic instruments can play the __________________ to songs. They are divided into _________, ____________, and ___________. List rhythmic instruments:
2.What musical concepts could students gain through playing instruments?
3.Playing instrumental accompaniments adds interests and variety to many songs and contributes toward perceptual and motor skills. The choice and use of appropriate instruments in musical experiences can enrich the study of history, geography, culture and people, poetry, feelings and moods, and holidays. Please select one topic from above categories and design an activity using musical instruments.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Assignment#7
Please read through the article I posted on BB and write a reflection about it. The post (on your blog) is due on Sunday by 11:59. When you write your reflection make sure you include the responses to the following questions.
1.Is it true that just listening (passively listening to )music makes you smart? What does research studies cited in this article indicate? What does the author suggest? What do you think?
2.The author suggests four types of findings to support the belief that music has strong biological roots? What are they?
3.According to neuroscientists, synapses (the junction across which a nerve impulse passes to a neuron or other cell) grow stronger through use and become weakened. How does playing music help synapses grow stronger?
4.Does music help improve reading comprehension? What does the author say about it? What is your opinion?
5.What is the most interesting fact you learn from this article?
1.Is it true that just listening (passively listening to )music makes you smart? What does research studies cited in this article indicate? What does the author suggest? What do you think?
2.The author suggests four types of findings to support the belief that music has strong biological roots? What are they?
3.According to neuroscientists, synapses (the junction across which a nerve impulse passes to a neuron or other cell) grow stronger through use and become weakened. How does playing music help synapses grow stronger?
4.Does music help improve reading comprehension? What does the author say about it? What is your opinion?
5.What is the most interesting fact you learn from this article?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Piano stairs - Rolighetsteorin.se - The fun theory
Hi Guys in MUSC373,
Take a look at this creative stairs... figure out where the half step and whole step are...
Monday, October 12, 2009
Worksheet for Chapter 4
Worksheet for Chapter 4
1.What are the differences in vocal characteristics and abilities of children? Give examples that are age specific.
(1a)Preschool/Kindergarten (Ages ___ to ____),
(1b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(1c)song interests:
(2a)Early primary(Ages ___ to ____),
(2b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(2c)song interests:
(3a)Intermediate (Ages ___ to ____),
(3b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(3c)song interests:
(4a)Upper elementary(Ages ___ to ____),
(4b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(4c)song interests:
2.List and explain the techniques for teaching children to sing.
This is due on Wednesday by 11:59pm on your blog.
1.What are the differences in vocal characteristics and abilities of children? Give examples that are age specific.
(1a)Preschool/Kindergarten (Ages ___ to ____),
(1b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(1c)song interests:
(2a)Early primary(Ages ___ to ____),
(2b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(2c)song interests:
(3a)Intermediate (Ages ___ to ____),
(3b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(3c)song interests:
(4a)Upper elementary(Ages ___ to ____),
(4b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(4c)song interests:
2.List and explain the techniques for teaching children to sing.
This is due on Wednesday by 11:59pm on your blog.
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