Program Title:
Music Cultures in the Classroom and Community In cooperation with Smithsonian Folkways
Description:
This workshop serves the practicing K-12 general music educator who is interested in professional development in the area of presenting world music in the classroom.The primary purpose of the workshop is to expand and deepen participants’ musical and cultural knowledge and repertoire, and to provide them with models and resources for presenting world music in the classroom. Music cultures are defined broadly and approached in a variety of performing contexts—songs, dances, instrumental music, drama, myths and folktales. Numerous models are used to approach curriculum development: region survey, functions-of-music, common elements, instruments, diaspora. A primary focus is on the use of technological media to bring world music into the classroom.
TIME: Monday - Thursday: 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 - 4:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Marie McCarthy
This workshop may be taken for graduate credit (NCFD), Continuing Education Units (CEU), or for personal enrichment without college credit.
Please see our web site more information.
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Sponsoring Service Unit(s):
Music
Sponsoring Department(s) Involved:
Music Education
Program Available to these Counties:
Statewide
Effective Dates:
3/12/2008 to Ongoing
Subject Area(s):
The Arts; Education: Early Childhood to Grade 12; Education: Higher Ed; Education: Continuing & Community
Contact Info:
Regina Ferguson
Music Cultures in the Classroom and Community In cooperation with Smithsonian Folkways
University of Michigan
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
2005 Baits Drive Room 220
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2075Phone: (734) 764-5429
Available for Contact:E-mail: rcferg@umich.edu
Visit the Program on the Web at:
http://www.music.umich.edu/special_programs/adult/MusicCulturesintheClassroom.htm