MUSIC LEARNING THEORY
CERTIFICATION
LEVEL 1: EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC
June 16-June 27, 2008
Michigan State University School of Music
East Lansing, MI
Faculty:
Edwin E. Gordon Music Learning Theory
Cynthia Taggart Theory and Practical Application
Jennifer Bailey Practical Application
• Available for no credit through GIML or for 3 semester hours through Michigan State University.
All students must pay a $100.00 registration fee to GIML.
In addition, those enrolling for no university credit must pay a $490 workshop fee payable to GIML, and those enrolling for credit must pay the Michigan State University tuition.
• A limited number of scholarships and work-study grants will be available.
• Mastership participants will meet from 8:30 - 4:00 on Monday through Friday of both weeks.
• Dormitory housing is available through Michigan State University.
• Participants pursuing Level One certification should have some prior knowledge of and background in Music Learning Theory.
• Before enrolling in a Level One certification program, participants should be able to sing rote songs in a variety of tonalities and meters and chant in a variety of meters. You should also be able to sing tonal patterns in major and minor tonalities and chant rhythm patterns in usual duple and triple meters with as demonstrated on "Developing Musicianship." "Developing Musicianship" is available through G.I.A. Publications to help you develop the skills necessary for GIML Mastership Level 1
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Early childhood, elementary and middle school music teachers, professional performers, and music education students who are interested in furthering their understanding of audiation and enhancing their teaching through an audiation-based approach. The framework for all classes in the certification course will be provided by music learning theory, developed by Dr. Edwin E. Gordon. Unique practical application of the theory and its use in early childhood will be presented by faculty who are experienced in teaching classes based on music learning theory.
CLINICIANS:
Edwin E. Gordon, who created and developed Music Learning Theory, is known throughout the world as a preeminent researcher, teacher, author, theorist, and lecturer in music education He taught at Temple University, where he won the Linback and Great Teacher award, at Michigan State University and at the University of South Carolina. His work has been portrayed on the NBC Today Show, in the New York Times, and on the front page of USA Today.
Cynthia Taggart, Prof. and Chair of Music Education at Michigan State University, holds a Ph.D. from Temple University and a B.M. and M.M. from the University of Michigan. She directs the Early Childhood Program of the Community Music School of MSU's School of Music. As an MSU faculty member, she received the prestigious Teacher-Scholar award. Prior to teaching at MSU, she taught for four years at Case Western Reserve University, where she won the Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award. She has written extensively for professional journals and is a co-author of Jump Right In: The Music Curriculum and Music Play.
Jennifer Bailey, current President of the Gordon Institute for Music Learning, teaches elementary general music in the Farmington Public Schools. She holds a M.M. from Temple University and a B.M. from Michigan State University. She teaches in and directs her own early childhood music program, and is a co-author of Jump Right In: The Music Curriculum. Jennifer is a frequent clinician for conferences and music faculty all over the United States.
REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT:
All participants will pay a $100.00 registration fee. To apply for scholarship or work-study grants, contact Cynthia Taggart at the e-mail below. Those scholarships or grants cannot be used to off set the cost of University tuition.
Option 1: The no-university-credit GIML workshop fees for the full two-week workshop are $590.00, including registration. To reserve a place in the workshop send the registration form at the end of this information and a check for $100.00 payable to GIML to Cynthia Taggart, School of Music, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823-1043 by May 15, 2008. The remaining $490.00 payable to GIML will be due on the first morning of the workshop. Payment must be made using a US check or in cash. Unfortunately, no credit card or money order is possible.
Option 2- Graduate Credit: To reserve a place in the workshop send the registration form and a check for $100.00 payable to GIML to Cynthia Taggart, School of Music, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823-1043 by May 15, 2008. To enroll for graduate credit through Michigan State University for the first time, you need to apply for Lifelong Education. You can do this on line at http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/EnrReg/LifelongEducation.asp. Once you have been notified of your acceptance by Lifelong Education (which is virtually guaranteed), you can enroll on the MSU website or you can call Bonnie Stewart, (517) 355-4585. You will need to have your Personal Identification Number (PIN) and your Personal Access Number (PAN) that you were given by Lifelong Education. Tell them that you wish to register for MUS 891, Section 301. The section ID number is 648368. The cost is $376.25 per credit, regardless of whether you are an in- or out-of-state student, unless there is a tuition adjustment prior to summer, which is unlikely.
HOUSING:
Dormitory Housing: Students can arrange for housing in the University dorms. Arrangements can be made by calling Owen Graduate Hall (517) 355-5068. Rooms cost $36.00 per day for a single room, including an $8.50 a day food allowance. They are holding 8 rooms for our workshop participants. Arrangements for dormitory housing must be made in advance of the workshop.
MEALS:
Meals are available in the Michigan State Union, which is half-a block from the School of Music, or from the many restaurants within walking distance. All participants should plan to eat lunch on or near campus because of time constraints.
BOOKS AND MATERIALS:
Following are the books needed for Mastership Level 1:
Music Play
A Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Very Young Children
Early Childhood Experimental Song and Chant Book 1
More Songs and Chants without Words
Soprano Recorder
Recommended (These will be available at the workshop to examine):
Developing Musicianship
Learning Sequences in Music
Jump Right In: The Music Curriculum
Early Childhood Songs and Chants Book
Simple Gifts
You Are My Sunshine
Music Play
It is recommended that persons purchase and read their material before the course begins. All materials may be purchased from GIA Publications, Inc., GIAmusic.com or 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. You may call them at 1-800-442-1358 to order materials.
For More Information: Contact Cynthia Taggart e-mail:
[email protected] GIML EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC LEVEL 1
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
JUNE 16-27, 2008
REGISTRATION FORM
Please return this form with your registration check.
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Are you taking this workshop for university credit ____ yes _____ no
If so, please enclose a check made out to GIML for $100 and register for the course through the University as described in the information above. You will be billed separately for University tuition. If not, please enclose a check for $100 to GIML and bring a check for $490 payable to GIML on the first morning of the workshop.
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If so, please arrange your housing as described in the information above.
