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The underlying purpose of the Additional Qualification course: Music – Instrumental, Part I, is to develop the skills and knowledge of the candidates in the design, delivery and assessment of instrumental music studies. The Additional Qualification course: Music – Instrumental, Part I supports the expectations outlined in the Ministry of Education curriculum policy documents and other Ministry of Education policies.

Topics Include:

• demonstrating basic performance skills on two instruments: one brass, one woodwind
• demonstrating knowledge of other performance media: strings, guitar, piano, recorder, percussion, voice, Musical Instrumental Digital Interface (MIDI)
• experiencing music practices, including creating/improvising, world music, small ensembles, choir
• demonstrating an understanding of the use of technology in the instrumental classroom
• developing an understanding of the level of difficulty in repertoire as it relates to the student’s ability to meet or exceed expectations of performance
• demonstrating an ability to read and conduct from conductor’s scores of beginning level repertoire
• demonstrating an understanding of the importance of instrumental method books and repertoire selection
• understanding the theoretical and practical relevance of proper teaching methods on the instruments
• demonstrating planning and teaching skills in non-performance activities
• using, accommodating, and modifying expectations, strategies and assessment practices based on the developmental or special needs of students
• understanding, devising and employing a variety of assessment and evaluation instruments appropriate to the developmental stage of students and the delivery of the music curriculum
• having an awareness of instrumental music and instruments from diverse cultures
• developing classroom management strategies for an active setting in which students work with instruments
• developing the ability to properly set up an instrumental music room/facility for effective instruction
• making connections with other areas in the curriculum
• communicating with parents/guardians about the value of instrumental music to the whole child
• investigating the community resources available to support instrumental music studies (e.g., guests, community musicians, institutions, churches)

NOTE:  This will require the candidate to have access to one brass and one woodwind instrument.  The candidate may wish to consider contacting a Music store in order to rent these instruments.