Music Theory Pedagogy (410-0-1)

Instructors

Susan M. Piagentini
847/491-5704
RCMA 4-175, 70 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston, IL
Coordinator, first-year theory and aural skills curriculum. Charles Deering McCormick University Distinguished Lecturer. Continued research in pedagogy with an emphasis on technology. Workshops and papers given at national and regional conferences, including the Society for Music Theory, Association for Technology in Music Instruction, Technological Directions in Music Learning, Indiana University at IUPUI Music Technology Conference and the College Music Society. Recipient, University Research Grants Committee and Searle Center for Teaching Excellence grants to develop web-based materials to supplement the undergraduate core curriculum.

Meeting Info

RCMA 1-176: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

A study of teaching techniques and current research in the field of music theory pedagogy.
Many graduate students will inevitably serve as theory instructors as part of future positions upon graduation from Northwestern. The practicum will provide first-hand experience in considering the design and implementation of a curriculum outline. Students will review current texts, software, and teaching styles. Students will observe undergraduate core theory & aural skills classes (1 per week; weeks 2-9), design and implement ideas through teaching demonstrations and development of materials for use in the course.

Students may also consider the concepts presented in this course as inspiration for the inclusion of theoretical concepts in other professional endeavors such as studio teaching, teaching in other disciplines, coaching, and conducting.

(Please note: Although you will experience some review as you observe classes, it is not a replacement for an upper-level theory analysis course.)

Registration Requirements

graduate student (MM, DM, PhD in Music)