Music Mind Games Level 1
Aug 1 – 6, 2010 in Eugene, OR
at Northwest Suzuki Institute
What
Music Mind Games Level 1
Instructor: Joyce Bennett
Event Description
Teachers will learn how to teach music theory using Music Mind Games and relate the concepts to note reading with an emphasis on the new Puppy Packet materials. Games are from First Steps with a few games from Second Steps of the Music Mind Games curriculum. This hands-on workshop covers basic music theory concepts, focuses on information from the book Music Mind Games and includes Michiko’s many recent innovations. Topics include the musical alphabet, intervals, rhythm reading, blue jello, blue jello hand signs, rhythm math, melodic dictation, solfege, Curwen hand signs, the grand staff, alto and tenor clefs, musical symbols, tempos, beginning key signatures and beginning scale study.
Class size is small so participants have the opportunity to play many games, ask questions and practice teaching others in the group. Observation of student classes is included. Course is taught over five days with class time of 28-30 hours.
PREPARATION
Prior to the workshop participants should read Part 1 of the Music Mind Games book and bring it to class, study the Handbook and the website and view various teaching videos on the website. Participants should also bring their own ready-made Puppy Packet and Handbook. It is recommended to bring a pen and/or pencil, notepaper, and small Post-it notes to add comments in the book. Participants should wear comfortable, sit-on-the-floor clothes. Table and chairs will also be available upon request.
Teachers will learn how to teach music theory using Music Mind Games and relate the concepts to note reading with an emphasis on the new Puppy Packet materials. Games are from First Steps with a few games from Second Steps of the Music Mind Games curriculum. This hands-on workshop covers basic music theory concepts, focuses on information from the book Music Mind Games and includes Michiko’s many recent innovations. Topics include the musical alphabet, intervals, rhythm reading, blue jello, blue jello hand signs, rhythm math, melodic dictation, solfege, Curwen hand signs, the grand staff, alto and tenor clefs, musical symbols, tempos, beginning key signatures and beginning scale study.
Class size is small so participants have the opportunity to play many games, ask questions and practice teaching others in the group. Observation of student classes is included. Course is taught over five days with class time of 28-30 hours.
PREPARATION
Prior to the workshop participants should read Part 1 of the Music Mind Games book and bring it to class, study the Handbook and the website and view various teaching videos on the website. Participants should also bring their own ready-made Puppy Packet and Handbook. It is recommended to bring a pen and/or pencil, notepaper, and small Post-it notes to add comments in the book. Participants should wear comfortable, sit-on-the-floor clothes. Table and chairs will also be available upon request.
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When
Sunday, August 1 to Friday, August 6, , 2010
Where
Northwest Suzuki Institute
1225 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403
USA
Phone: 541-346-5694
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www.northwestsuzukiinstitute.org
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