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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.

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)

Requirements:

•  Hold a “Certificate of Qualification” or Interim “Certificate of Qualification”, showing basic qualifications in two divisions, i.e. Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior. Candidates who hold an Interim COQ may have different/additional criteria for registration as required by the Ontario College of Teachers, and as specified on their Interim COQ.
• “Certificate of Qualification” must be in good standing.

Note: Candidates who hold Technological Education qualifications but do not have any basic qualifications in Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior divisions are only eligible to register in Part 1 as specified by the Ontario College of Teachers.

NOTE:  There is a requirement to have or rent a brass instrument and a woodwind instrument.

Course Materials:

Rental of a Performance Booklet entitled:   Essential Elements 2000  Book 1 or Essential Elements for Band Book 1 by Tim Lautzenheiser and published by Hal Leonard.

• Organizer: University of Windsor
• Cost: Three-Part AQ: $685.00, Additional Basic AQ: $735.00, Honour Specialist: $735.00, Tech Studies: $725.00. See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html for details.
• Location: Online
• Website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing
• Contact: Centre for Executive and Professional Education
• Phone: 519-253-3000 ext 6734
• Email: [email protected]