MUSIC IN THE INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
MUSC544 - Summer, 2007

Instructor: Dr. Patricia Lust
Phone: 434.395.2049
e-mail: lustpd@longwood.edu

www.longwood.edu/staff/lustpd
Home phone: 434.293.6646


Course Description: This course will address the interconnectedness of disciplines and intelligences that is vital to the learning process. Music may be the primary, equal or secondary part of the learning activity. 3 credits.

Textbook: Materials Packet is provided as part of the class. Page numbers in the Class Schedule refer to this packet.

Course Objectives: At the end of the class participants will be able to
- Use sound exploration as a creative teaching tool
- Include music in the curriculum as both an art form and as a tool for learning in
other subject areas.
- Create/collect a practical repertoire of learning activities which includes music in
combination with other disciplines.
- Create activities which challenge the various intelligences, especially the musical
intelligence.
- Use music as a creative springboard in developing classroom activities,
lessons and units.
- Sing and demonstrate singing to their students.

 

Class Schedule

Saturday, June 9
Monday-Friday, June 25-29
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.-2:30
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SB = Songbook (yellow)   SER = Series Books (peach)    ST = Supplemental Text (white)

Green = Written work due        Blue = Presentation
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Saturday
June 9

 

 

 

 

 



Warm-ups: "Old Brass Wagon" and "Head, Shoulders"
Repertoire - Singing - Story Song - "
The Sounds of Music
    Sound Exploration, ST, pp. 2-4
    Original Sound Piece, ST, p. 5
    The Unlikely Ear, ST, p. 6
Teaser: Interdisciplinary or Cross Disciplinary Models
    Thematic Curriculum or Centerpiece with Extensions, pp. 14-15
    "10 Little Apples," pp. 30-33
Teaser: Multiple Intelligence
    Theory and Background Information, pp. 56-60
    "Rock-a-my-soul," pp. 78-80
    Exploring One's Own Intelligences, pp. 63-72
Set Agenda for the Intensive Week Workshop
    Overview of the Syllabus
    Overview of Assignments to be Completed by June 25th
    Distribution of the Materials (text)
    Overview of Model lessons - Set schedule

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Monday
June 25
a.m.

Warm ups
Repertoire - Singing
Philosophical Discussion (2) - Linda, Vera
Elements - Rhythm - "Loose Tooth" - ST, p. 7
Elements - Melody - various songs
Interdisciplinary / Cross disciplinary Models
      Background and Foundations - ST. pp. 14-54
      "Bonjour Mr. Satie" - activities to develop the theme
Workshop: Piggy Back Songs

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Monday
June 25
p.m.

Presentations: Piggy Back Songs
Interdisciplinary / Cross disciplinary Models
     Thematic Organization
          Themes and Extensions

          Webbing
          "Bonjour Mr. Satie" - ST, p. 44-48 - discussion
          "10 Little Apples" - activities and discussion
Workshop: Art and Music - Big Books   
          "Clementine," SER, p. 6  

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Tuesday
June 26
a.m.
Warm ups
Repertoire - Singing
Philosophical Discussion (2) - Ben, Sarah
Elements - Harmony
Elements - Form
Interdisciplinary / Cross disciplinary Models (themes)
     Repertoire and Materials List - "Show and Tell" + web diagram
     Web with song as a centerpiece (will be assigned on Mon.)
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Tuesday
June 26
p.m.
Multiple Intelligence
     "Exploring Ones Own Intelligence" - Web Quiz
     Activity, pp. 63-74
Presentation: Big Books
     Analyze for Multiple Intelligence and Interdisciplinary Aspects
Bibliography of Songs in Book Form
Video: Common Miracles with Peter Jennings - ST, p. 61
Workshop: Art, Music and Drama - "Don Gato," SER, p. 4
Planning time for Musical Drama - ST, p. 12
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Wednesday
June 27
a.m.
Warm ups
Repertoire - Singing
Philosophical Discussion (2) - Daphne, Gary
Multiple Intelligence
     Revisit "10 Red Apples" - ST, p. 33
         and "Bonjour Mr. Satie" - ST, p. 33
     "I'm Flying to the Moon" - ST, p. 34-43
Elements - Timbre
     Similar and Different Sounds
     "Weather is Full of the Nicest Sounds" p. 8
     Original Poem on the "Weather..." model - sound piece
Elements - Expression
Rehearsal for Musical Drama
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Wednesday
June 27
p.m.
Presentation: Music Drama
Workshop: Creativity
Video: How Your Creative Brain Works
Workshop: Leading / Teaching a Song
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Thursday
June 28
a.m.
Warm ups
Repertoire - Singing / Animated Listening Maps
Philosophical Discussion (2) Kendra, Cristyl
     Plan topics for friday discussion

Presentations: Leading / Teaching a Song
Addressing The SOLs: English, History and Social Studies
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Thursday
June 28
p.m.
Model Lessons (8)
     Interdisciplinary (including music)
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Friday
June 29
a.m.
Warm ups
Repertoire - Singing
Philosophical Discussion (class choices)
     Thinking about the Future
Addressing the SOLs: Science and Math
Early Language Development - Ideas and Materials
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Friday
June 29
p.m.
Model Lessons (8)
     Interdisciplinary (including music)
           with focus on Multiple Intelligence
      
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Course Requirements:

Repertoire (16 points- 8 each)
    Repertoire and Materials on a selected subject
    Bibliography of Songs in Book Form
Group Projects (24 points - 8 each)
    Piggy Back Songs     
    Song in Book Form (Big Book)
    Music Drama
Model Lessons (30 points - 15 each)
Leading a Philosophical Discussion (10 points)
Class Participation (20 points)

Grading: A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; F = 69 and below

Attendance Policy: Progress and consistent skill development depend on regular study and practice of techniques learned in class. Much of your progress will result from observing demonstrations and in-class trial and error. Any student’s absence from class or lack of appropriate effort may become an burden to other students in the class. Therefore, class attendance and appropriate preparation are expected.

Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Longwood Honor Code.

Bibliography: Included at various places in the course Materials Packet: pp. 7, 8, 11, 19, 22-24, 36, 48, 51, 77, 90, Appendix A. Additional citations may be distributed during the workshop.

Posted on 6/7/07