Music Theory
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nafmeadminHowdy! There doesn’t seem to be a Theory forum here, so I’m gonna reach out in dome of the other areas hoping to get a reply.
I’ve been assigned to teach HS Music Theory I for the first time in my career, and there is currently no curriculum or materials to use. I have been told that the purchase of textbooks will not be an option, but my district would be willing to spend money on technology. I was wondering if anyone has experience with teacher first year theory using iPads as a primary teaching tool. That seems to be something that the district will support.
Any ideas, any at all! Web resources, online class subscriptions, etc…etc…etc…
Thanks!
nafmeadminHi! First question….are you working with general population students with no music background? And how long will your class be?
nafmeadminThe class meets everyday for the entire school year (42 minute class period). Students in grades 9-12, most of which will have some kind of music background (in band/orchestra/chorus/etc…) There could be a newcomer or two, but the class is geared towards folks with some kind of experience.
nafmeadminI have developed a curriculum that I use with my students that combine music theory and composing original music in a very progressive way. I’ve made the curriculum available for other teachers to use. There is a small fee associated with the web courses but the proceeds go towards allowing us to provide the program to NYC Public schools for free. You can learn about the program on my website here: http://www.yciw.net
Let me know if you have any questions!
Christopher M. Johnson, Professor of Music Education and Music Therapy, is currently the Chair of the Music Education and Music Therapy Department and Director of the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Johnson earned his Ph.D. from the Florida State University.
Since his arrival at The University of Kansas, Johnson has taught courses in Instrumental Conducting, Teaching Instrumental Music, Managing Behaviors in the Music Environment, Psychology and Acoustics of Music, and Research Methods in Music Education and Music Therapy. Johnson served two terms as the editor of the International Journal of Music Education: Research, the research publication of the International Society for Music Education. He is currently serving his second term on the National Association for Music Educations Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. He also served on the editorial board of the Journal of Research in Music Education, and one earlier term as the Chair for the MENC Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. Johnson also served as the Chair for the Research Commission of the International Society for Music Education.
Johnson’s research interests include applied research in music education, and basic research in all aspects of the psychology of music. He has published articles in many journals including the Journal of Research in Music Education, the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Music Therapy, Journal of Band Research, Contributions to Music Education, and the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, among others. Johnson has also been an active member and contributor to the Research Seminar of the International Society for Music Education and World Alliance for Arts Education.
Johnson received a university teaching award – the Ned N. Fleming Award for Excellence in Teaching and received the recognition for Graduate Teaching Achievement from the Center for Teaching Excellence. Johnson was also awarded a lecturing & research award as a J. William Fulbright Scholar and recently received the Ella Scoble Opperman Citation for Distinguished Achievement from the Florida State University College of Music.
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