MUS 543 Ward Method Music Pedagogy for Catholic Elementary Schools: Course I
Discovering the singing voice; coordinated rhythm gestures in response to musical stimulus; pitch drills; number, finger, and staff notations; ear and eye tests; elements of improvisation; songs in the major tonality graded according to the child's developing capacity; lesson planning and practice teaching. Oral and written examinations required. No previous training necessary, although students must possess the ability to sing on pitch. Textbooks and teaching materials provided. Offered on a rotational basis. Prerequisites: ability to sing on pitch.