What is a General Music Teacher?
The general music teacher, by definition, is a brand of music educator who provides a learning environment for students to develop musical knowledge, skills, and understandings through a wide array of experiences—from performance to deep listening to composition to historical study of music. - Carlos R. Abril (December, 2015)
The general music teacher, by definition, is a brand of music educator who provides a learning environment for students to develop musical knowledge, skills, and understandings through a wide array of experiences—from performance to deep listening to composition to historical study of music. - Carlos R. Abril (December, 2015)
Singing Music Emphasis:
Music Education National Standards:
- Using correct diction in rhythm
- Using age appropriate material
- Inclusion of culturally relevant repertoire
- Integrating grade level content
- Integrating literacy language reading and language speaking
- Singing or playing the correct pitch
- Performing with a characteristic tone
Music Education National Standards:
- Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
- Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
- Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines. Reading and notating music.
- Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
- Evaluating music and music performances.
- Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
- Understanding music in relation to history and culture.