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MU1030:03

Music-making for Children

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 1

26 hours lectures, 13 hours practicals. Semester 1 (Townsville campus); Semester 2 (Cairns campus).

Available to all students except BMus students.

This subject covers enjoyment and skills required by non-music specialists for the design and implementation of music tuition for young children. Students focus on a range of practical areas, develop elementary music literacy skills and become familiar with a variety of music and musical activities suited to a range of age groups. Students will develop an appreciation and knowledge of a range of musical styles which will entice children to love music. Hands-on experiences will include work with percussion, wind instruments and ensembles, choral and vocal work and instrument building, in line with student's own expertise.

Learning Objectives:

to develop practical skills in music-making with groups of children;

to develop an ability to design and implement elementary music programs for children;

to gain a knowledge and appreciation of a range of musical styles;

to acquire an understanding of music-making.

Progressive assessment (100%).