A Positive Approach to Rehearsal Technique and Conducting
The workshop will explore rehearsal techniques, adolescent voices, the Negro
spiritual (origin, history and techniques, and choral literature and conducting
(a literature packet will be used for discussion and conducting by participants.
50087 MUS 506, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 7-11, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Andre Thomas
Topics in Choral Literature
Participants will explore a wealth of literature for both high school and middle
school choruses. Repertoire will be carefully selected to reflect practical
use with a variety of middle and high school ensembles, beginning through
advanced level, and for a variety of voicings and genres. Quality standard
repertoire and new titles that will create enthusiasm in your choral groups
as well as establishing a cornerstone for developing good vocal pedagogy
for the developing adolescent voice will be considered. Required materials:
Reading packet $40, which will be available for purchase.
50089 MUS 508, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 7-11, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructors: William Pappazisis & Faith Lueth
Building a Vocal Community
This workshop is designed to facilitate the development of a community through
the vehicle of music from the African American tradition. Musical forms include
calls, chants, spirituals, ring shouts, hymns, gospels, songs of resistance
from the Civil Rights and other freedom movements, and contemporary songs.
The historical, social and political context will be provided as an introduction
to songs in each of these music forms. Through participation in the songs
and discussions of their context, the group will explore from an African
American world view, the values imbedded in the music, the role of cultural
and spiritual traditions and rituals, ways in which leadership emerges and
can be shared by and among community members, the nature of cultural responses
to and influences on political and social struggle, and finally the significance
of a shared communal experience in ones' personal life.
50018 MUS 501, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 14-18 , 1:15–5:45 pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Ysaye Barnwell
Topics in Vocal Technique: The Unseen Instrument
The voice is essentially invisible, the only musical instrument that arises
from the human body. This workshop will take a light-hearted approach to
that basic problem while it offers specific information on the physical structure
of the voice, exercises/images for posture, breath management, resonance,
open throat, vowel modification, connection to the body, and other topics
suggested by workshop participants. The application of healthy speech habit
and vocal health maintenance to teaching life will be addressed. The course
provides practical help for instrumental teachers who find themselves teaching
vocal music at any level. Emphasis will be on actual singing, with time devoted
to individual practice so that all participants will feel at ease with the
material. Special attention will be paid to the most recent books and DVDs
whose content assists the choral director.
50100 MUS 570, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 21-25, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Judith Nicosia
Sound Thinking: Solfege in Rehearsals and the Classroom
Solfege is a commonly used technique to help elementary and choral students
sight-sing but it can be used in all music classes to help students recognize,
analyze, notate, harmonize, compose, and improvise music with harmonic understanding.
The class will help participants develop confidence and skill in using solfege
and learn age-appropriate techniques to develop comprehensive music literacy
skills with their students. Participants will also come away with materials
and strategies for helping students perform and recognize folk music and
classical themes. This course is relevant to all K-12 music teachers in general,
choral, and instrumental settings.
50081 MUS 502, Sec 04, 2
credits, $500
July 21-25, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Al Holcomb
Listening and Creating in Music
This course will explore links between listening and creating experiences in
music. Processes for developing listening experiences that lead to composing
and improvising will be demonstrated and discussed, as well as processes that
lead from creating music to listening. Both listening and creating experiences
can be informed by other arts and disciplines, and by what children and young
people bring from their own lives and contexts. Strategies for enriching listening
and creating lessons by connecting to other arts and disciplines will be included.
Targeted for elementary and middle school levels, general music or ensembles.
50084 MUS 505, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
June 30-July 4, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Sandra Stauffer
Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Experiencing Rhythm in Your Whole Body
Experience powerful new ways to teach music by incorporating moving, listening,
improvising and singing. This course is based on the principles of Emile
Jaques-Dalcroze and integrates the ear, mind and body in the learning process.
Discover techniques especially for elementary music classroom but are suitable
for many different ages and levels of students, and the private studio. Participants
will experience and develop innovative ideas to enliven their own teaching
and give students meaningful ways to learn using Eurhythmics, improvisation
and solfege.
50077 MUS 502, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
June 30-July 4, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Ginny Latts
The Dynamic General Music Classroom: Heavy Academics, Delivered Joyfully!
Explore a wealth of ideas to help plan your general music curriculum and meet
state and national standards via enjoyable, childlike techniques and materials.
Daily class components will include such topics as Concept Collage (e.g.,
Rhythmic Foundations, Melodic Explorations, Focus on Form, Expressive Controls),
Guided Listening, Children's Literature and Music, Recorder, Mallet Percussion,
Drum Fun, and Theory Games. In addition, there will be Teacher-to-Teacher
Idea Exchanges, in which participants brainstorm pertinent classroom topics.
Recharge your batteries with music colleagues and garner a multitude of instructional
ideas designed to build confident, capable young musicians.
50079 MUS 502, Sec 02, 2
credits, $500
July 14-18, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Artie Almeida
Developing and Delivering Relevant Middle School General Music Courses
A hands-on, practical course in using classical, popular, jazz, and world music
to engage the new "millenial adolescent" in middle school music
classes. The focus will be on creating stimulating, standards-based
lessons in curriculum units that stress life-long skills for understanding
some of the most interesting music and musicians on the planet.
50098 MUS 557, Sec 02, 2
credits, $500
July 21-25, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Timothy Gerber
Singing, Drumming and Dancing From Two Distinct Cultures: West Africa and
Eastern Europe
Experience the intricate rhythms, harmonies and dances from two distinct cultures:
West Africa (Ghana) and the Balkans (which consists of Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia,
et al). Teaching methods for presenting these materials from a Western perspective
while maintaining the authenticity of the music will be explored. Development
of alternative performing ensembles, practicing vocal styling from different
cultures, playing authentic instruments and experiencing the integration of
song, dance and instrumental play will be the focus. Participants will play
Ghanaian instruments and doumbeks. Prior experience is not necessary. Materials
will be presented for all age levels.
50080 MUS 502, Sec 03, 2
credits, $500
July 21-25, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Howard
Integrating the Fine Arts for the Young Learner
Arts experiences and their importance for children in the learning process
are at the center of this course. Taught in a hands-on environment, participants
will experience a thematic unit in which music, the visual arts, movement,
and children's literature and language arts will be investigated. The course
is primarily for elementary classroom teachers; no previous arts experience
required. Music and visual art specialists also may enroll to develop strategies
for integrating arts education in their school. Related resources and materials
will be included and developing techniques for integration will be explored.
Material fee: $15.
50107 FA 490, Sec 01, 3 credits, $1,200
50306 FA 490, Sec 01, 2.5
CEUs, $625
July 14-25, 8:30
am–12:15 pm
Instructors: Beth Berghoff, Cindy Borgmann, Jill Henderson, & N.
Carlotta Parr
This course is offered either for graduate credit (at regular tuition rates)
or for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Topics in Band: Understanding Music Teaching and Learning in Beginning Band
Music instruction that engages the students' ears as a readiness to play an
instrument, read notation, improvise, and compose can increase students' achievement
substantially and provide a the life-long, meaningful experience with music.
This course focuses on early aural-skills development linked to instrumental
performance. Topics include: pattern instruction, tonal and rhythm syllables,
improvisation, composition, recorder performance, and music reading. Participants
will be introduced to Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series–for
Recorder, Winds, and Percussion. Please bring a wind or percussion instrument.
Come and explore how sound-before-sight instruction prepares students for comprehensive
music literacy.
50102 MUS 575, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
June 30-July 4, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Kathy Liperote
Topics in Music Education: Brass Techniques
This course is designed as an extension of the brass methods class in the traditional
music education curriculum. Review of fundamentals of brass playing technique
and current pedagogical methods and specific problems related to brass pedagogy
will be presented. Literature for brass students will be examined. Current
equipment and instruments will be explored. Participants are requested to
provide their own brass instrument(s) for the course. A limited number of
instruments will be available.
50082 MUS 503, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
June 30-July 4, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Daniel D’Addio
Topics in String Literature and Pedagogy
This hands-on course will address current trends and timeless tips that are
useful in every level of string teaching, and will meet the needs of the
non-string player, novice and veteran string player. Topics to include: curriculum
development, recruitment and retention; meeting the National Standards and
creating CPR lessons; creating effective portfolio and assessment tools;
basic instrument technique, developing good sound and intonation; resolving
bowing issues; teaching alternative styles (fiddling, jazz, rock and world
music), integrating chamber music into the curriculum, creatively working
with limited time and budget resources; and a text and repertoire review
for string and full orchestra. You are encouraged to bring your own instrument.
50091 MUS 512, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
June 30-July 4, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructors: Julie Ribchinsky & Janet Farrar-Royce
String Instrument Repair
This course is for string teachers who would like to learn some of the basics
of string instrument maintenance and repair. There are many small jobs that
can be done that will help keep instruments out of the repair shop: setting
sound-posts, making new pegs, lowering the bridge and upper nut, gluing seams
and cleaning are some of the topics we will cover. Although this is a "hands-on" course,
time will be spent on theory and general knowledge of repairs so that are
no prerequisites other than interest patience. Please bring four full size
violins to work on. A short list of tools will be supplied at the time of
registration. Materials fee for tools: $25.00.
50099 MUS 567, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
June 30-July 4, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Francis Morris
Topics in Improvisation: Jazz Improvisation
A fundamental study of jazz theory and language. Topics will include jazz theory
(what you need to know, how to investigate the essential scale and chord
types to determine which are most useful (especially to younger or beginning
players and which are used by the majority of good players); the proper use
of transcriptions (which solos to transcribe, how to transcribe them and
how to use them once they are transcribed); rhythmic considerations and interpretation,
and jazz phrasing (including discussion and acquaintance with major jazz
artists and their influence). Participants are encouraged to bring an instrument
but playing is not mandatory.
50103 MUS 579, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 7-11 , 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Carl Knox
Developing a Successful Jazz Program
This course will explore the necessary foundations for building and maintaining
a successful jazz program at the middle and high school levels. A practical
and "what you really need to know" approach will provide you with
the tools to build from the ground up, or to improve your current ensembles.
Topics of discussion shall include, but not be limited to the swing and "blues
drenched" feeling of the jazz idiom, the proper interpretation of jazz
rhythms, jazz harmony, jazz phrasing and articulations, the seating arrangement
of a big band, tuning exercises, tried and true rehearsal techniques that
will improve your ensembles immediately, appropriate and quality repertoire
for all levels, audition materials, selling your program to the administration
and community, and a brief overview of the history of jazz. Please bring
your axes (jazz talk for your instruments)!!! If you currently direct a jazz
ensemble, or you will in the future, please bring one or two scores so that
we may use your repertoire to discuss pedagogical techniques that will be
valuable and pertinent to your specific needs!
50083 MUS 503, Sec 02, 2
credits, $500
July 7-11, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: John Mastroianni
Instrumental Conducting
This seminar/workshop will focus on improving conducting techniques and skills
for all instrumental conductors (band and orchestra) with special attention
given to cleaner manual technique, refining and augmenting physical gestures
and body movements, increasing left hand vocabulary and independence, sharpening
and elevating aural diagnostic skills and streamlining score study and preparation.
Excerpts from standard repertoire for band and orchestra will be employed
in addition to exercises from Conducting Nuances: Little Things Mean
Alot textbook. Class participants will work from the podium with personal
video taping sessions and individual coaching assistance. Each participant
must bring an instrument to form a lab ensemble.
50088 MUS 507, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 14-18, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Anthony Maeillo
Literature for Bands
Participants will read through the most recently published, quality literature
for bands at the elementary, junior and senior high school performance levels.
Selected wind literature will range from easy to advanced grades enabling
participants to explore, evaluate, discuss, compare and select repertoire
most suited for their individual ensembles. Participants must bring an instrument(s)
to form a lab ensemble.
50101 MUS 572, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 14-18, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Anthony Maeillo
CCSU is once again pleased to offer TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators) Certification courses. This summer, 3 separate courses, each two days in length, can be taken between June 28-July 3. Taking all three will fulfill the requirements for TI:ME Level 1A. Each course can also be taken separately for 1 graduate credit each. All courses are relevant for both MAC and PC platforms. Please visit http://www.ti-me.org for additional information about the TI:ME organization.
Notation (TI:ME 1A)
This course features Sibelius notation software. Attendees will learn to use
notation software to create lead sheets, piano/vocal scores, choral scores,
instrumental arrangements, and worksheets. Students will learn techniques for
part extraction and ways to export notation files to digital audio, graphic,
and MIDI file formats. Participants should bring sheet music of works they would
like to transcribe during the course. Prerequisite: None. TI:ME
Certification: This course fulfills one-third of TI:ME Level 1A certification.
50093 MUS 536, Sec 01, 1
credit, $250
June 28-29 (Sat. & Sun.), 9
am–4:15 pm
Instructor: Steven Estrella
Digital Media (TI:ME 1A)
Attendees will learn the basics of digital media text, sound, still images, and
moving images. Attendees will learn about common file formats and how to use
digital media effectively in teaching and communication. Attendees will create
digital media in a variety of formats. Prerequisite: None. TI:ME Certification:
This course fulfills one-third of TI:ME Level 1A certification.
50094 MUS 536, Sec 02, 1
credit, $250
June 30-July 1 (M & T), 9
am–4:15 pm
Instructor: Steven Estrella
Keyboards (TI:ME 1A)
Attendees will learn the basics of MIDI and electronic musical instruments through
hands-on work with a synthesizer keyboard. MIDI setup and configuration for
working with notation and music production software will be covered. Attendees
will learn to use a MIDI keyboard to compose and perform with music production
software. Prerequisite: None. TI:ME Certification:
This course fulfills one-third of TI:ME Level 1A certification.
50095 MUS 536, Sec 03, 1
credit, $250
July 2-3 (W & R), 9
am–4:15 pm
Instructor: Steven Estrella
Current Music Technology in Your Classroom
This course will assist educators in sorting through the latest advances in interactive
music technology to determine what is most useful and appropriate for their
classroom. Participants will work with a range of software titles from free
(GarageBand, Faber Acoustical, and other freeware/shareware) to industry standard
(Pro-tools, Logic Pro, Digital Performer). Participants will also create a
simple interactive game combining music technology (MIDI) and game technology,
which will allow them to experience the democratization of the new digital
tools and design exercises that can be implemented in their classrooms. Finally,
since music has always played a pivotal role in social consciousness, this
class will compare and contrast the transition from the Industrial Age to the
Digital Age in both arenas.
50097 MUS 557, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 7-11, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Charles Murphy
Podcasts, Wikis & Blogs—Oh My!
In this hands-on class music teachers will develop strategies to support and
extend student learning with online collaborative tools such as social networks,
blogs, podcasts, and wikis. These tools provide easy ways to get your music
classes online integrating text, video, and audio. Strategies for using these
tools to facilitate assessment, writing across the curriculum, and reflective
journaling, as well as to support performing, rehearsing, practicing, and composing
will be explored. Applications of these tools in settings from elementary through
high school will be shared and developed. Prerequisite: None. Examples of tools
for both Macs and PCs will be shared. Targeted for elementary and middle school
levels, general music or ensembles.
50096 MUS 536, Sec 04, 2
credits, $500
July 7-11, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Alex Ruthmann
Unlocking Creativity through Technology
It has never been easier or more fun for your students to compose, improvise,
arrange, and produce music-related projects than with today's technology. In
this course, veteran teacher and award-winning composer Scott Watson will share
technology tools, project ideas, pedagogical models, and assessment tools for
unlocking your student's creativity. Built around eight teacher-tested principals,
and linked to the National Standards, this course will give you some great
ideas for fostering creativity with your students including podcasts, student-produced
CDs, notated compositions that can't miss, and much more. The primary focus
is on classroom music (general music, music theory, music production) at all
levels, but there will be some applications for instrumental and vocal music.
50086 MUS 505, Sec 03, 2
credits, $500
July 14-18, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Scott Watson
MIDI and Digital Audio for Music Education: An Introduction to Logic Express
This hands-on course will provide an in-depth look at myriad functions of Apple's
Logic Express and strategies for integrating MIDI and digital audio into a
K-12 music curriculum--including instrumental, vocal, and general music programs.
Participants will learn to create loop-based compositions, record with virtual
MIDI synthesizers and USB keyboard controllers, and import and record digital
audio. In addition, many editing features of the program will be explored.
The integration of MIDI and digital audio software with other types of software,
such as notation and multimedia software will also be demonstrated.
50092 MUS 515, Sec 01, 2
credits, $500
July 14-18, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Stefani Langol
SmartMusic: Practice, Performance and Assessment Applications for Band, Strings,
Chorus, and Jazz Ensemble
Learn how to use SmartMusic Studio software for practice and performance and
explore ways to create custom accompaniments for use in the music classroom and
rehearsal settings. You will learn to use a variety of music software titles
for creating accompaniments including SmartMusic Studio, Band-in-a-Box, Home
Concert, and Finale music notation software. Additional topics include downloading
MIDI files from the Internet and converting a MIDI file so it can be burned to
an audio CD or posted on a school or personal website. Participants will create
a variety of practice and rehearsal files that will be burned to CD. Apple Macintosh
computers will be used, however, all software titles are available for PC's running
Windows. Please bring several printed pieces of music with you and one or more
audio CDs to use to create accompaniments during the course. PreRequisite: None.
50078 MUS 501, Sec 02, 2
credits, $500
July 21-25, 8
am–12:30 pm & Tues 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Tom Rudolph
Introduction to Finale Music Notation Software (TI:ME 1A)
This hands-on course is for those with little or no experience using Finale 2008
music notation software. It is designed to train instrumental, choral, and
classroom music specialists to use Finale 2008 for notating and printing music.
Participants will learn how to input music using a MIDI keyboard and computer
to printout scores and parts. Topics include: transposing band and orchestra
parts; printing a score; composing and arranging music; and using notation
software with students. New and updated features of Finale 2008 will also be
addressed including dynamic parts, scanning, and saving SmartMusic accompaniments.
Apple Macintosh computers will be used, however, Finale is available for PC's
running Windows. Participants should bring several printed parts and/or scores
to be entered during the course. PreRequisite: None. TI:ME Certification: This
course fulfills one-half of TI:ME Level 1A certification.
50085 MUS
505, Sec 02, 2
credits, $500
July 21-25, 1:15–5:45
pm & Thurs 7-9:30 pm
Instructor: Tom Rudolph