Beginning Instrumental Music is the first exposure in an educational setting to westernized instruments that student receive. Some of these instruments may include but are not limited to, recorders, drums, boom whackers, some simple percussion accessories like shakers and caterpillars, xylophones, glockenspiels, piano, and body percussion. The purpose of having beginning instrumental music is to allow student to begin exploring the instrumental world. Some of the goals should include basic aural skills such as call and response, how to play instruments, ability to read a treble and bass clef, basic rhythms and notes (spanning from whole notes to 16th notes), major scales, and 2/4 3/4 4/4 time signatures. Some fun activities should include drum circles, recorder, sight reading, singing from aural examples and music, and performances to receive appreciation for their hard work!! These classes should prepare students to start in an orchestra, band, choir, or non-traditional ensemble setting. One example of a non-traditional ensemble setting would be a bucket drum ensemble. These skills should transfer and allow for more complex skills to develop if they choose to continue to music in a formal class setting. As a beginning instrumental teacher, I should prepare myself by planning for; wide and differing ability levels, multiple ways of teaching (color spots/plain sheet music/aural/by example), and honest feedback from students.
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As a leader, I believe I am a role model, an advisor, a confidant, and a colleague. As a leader in music education I believe it is important for us to build connections and reach out to student's individual needs. I believe as a music educator and leader I am confident, understanding, ambitious, outgoing, honest, and creative. I believe that music education is more than just teaching a class, it is also about being a role model and advisor to students. I believe it is important for educators to know a little bit of student's lives outside of school. I feel being an active confidant or acquaintance to students is vital to be able to teach a student based on their individual needs, circumstances, and situations. Since coming to JMU I feel as if my expectations as an educator have increased. I have directed 3 concerts at my church with over 60 musicians. I was asked more questions to make sure I did everything by the book. Although I enjoy the enthusiasm and help during these processes as a leader, I hope that when I start my student teaching that people will trust me and let me try to succeed even if it's not 100% by the book. I also hope to try new techniques on the classroom and take non traditional paths towards education. When I enter my student teaching phase of education, I hope to have learned different techniques and ways of teaching. I hope these different approaches will better my ability to decide how to teach students.
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