Courses taught (semester long):
- Teaching Music: Introduction to Music Education (2021, 2018, 2016, 2014)
- Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools (2021, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011)
- Teaching Music in Secondary Schools (Instrumental) (2019, 2016, 2014, 2012)
- String Methods/Techniques (2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012)
- String Pedagogy/Repertoire (2020, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2013)
- Orchestra Methods and Materials (2020)
- Teaching Laboratories (2021, 2020, 2019)-throughout the year
- Pacific Philharmonic Orchestra (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)-throughout the year
- Applied Viola (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011) – throughout the year
- Music Capstone (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011)
- Introduction to Classical Music (2015, 2013, 2011)
- Music Survey II: Baroque to Romantic Era (2014, 2012)
- Music History: 1585-1809 (2013, 2011)
- Music History: 20th Century Music (2012)
Example of Instructional Website for String Pedagogy & Repertoire Class:
String Pedagogy/Repertoire Website
Examples of Student Assignments:
Teaching Music: Introduction to Music Education
Students learned about varied music education philosophies. The part of the final assignment for the class was to write their own music education philosophy statement based on everything they learned in the class. Once approved, students transformed their written assignments into videos.
Assignment (2016): Music Education Philosophy Statement Video
Assignment (2021): Music Education Philosophy Statement Video
Assignment (2021): Music Education Philosophy Statement Video
Examples of Syllabi:
Pacific University Philharmonic Orchestra Syllabus
Teaching Music: Introduction to Music Education Syllabus
Teaching Music in Elementary Schools Syllabus
Teaching Music in Secondary Schools: Instrumental Syllabus
Orchestra Methods and Materials Syllabus
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