MMED-5240 Beyond the Traditional String Class
A course exploring classroom string music outside the typical classically based pedagogical and string ensemble materials. The American String Teachers Association teacher standards include “knowledge and awareness of current trends in string playing and education including electric or amplified string instruments and repertoire.†Furthermore, the National Association for Music Education Core Music Standards specify that programs should “relate music to history, different cultures, and the other arts.†This course will give string teachers the tools to expand the reach of their string classrooms by using electronic instruments, improvisation, and non-classical styles, including jazz, fiddle, mariachi, and rock.