Instrumental PDLCs
About Instrumental Music PDLCs
Instrumental Music PDLCs are based on contemporary experimental and practical research in Music Learning Theory, audiation, and beginning instrumental instruction. Fundamental is the belief that a music instrument is an extension of the human mind and body. In other words, students will only learn to play instruments in tune, rhythmically, and with consistent tempo as well as they can sing in tune, chant, and move the body rhythmically with a consistent tempo.
Using Music Learning Theory, students simultaneously learn two instruments—the audiation instrument (the instrument in the mind) and the executive instrument (the physical instrument). Instrumental PDLCs focus on audiation development so that instrumental performance becomes an extension of the student’s audiation.
Instrumental Music PDLCs consists of two parts: the study of Music Learning Theory and the practical application of that theory. The practical application of Music Learning Theory includes the following: 1) motivating students to be successful in performing on an instrument with enjoyment and good musicianship, 2) how to teach students to perform on an instrument without the aid of notation, 3) how to teach students to read notation on an instrument with comprehension, and 4) how to provide students with the readiness to continue meaningful performance on their instrument and to become intelligent makers and consumers of music during and beyond their formal education.

Courses
Instrumental Faculty

Terry Bacon
CHURCHVILLE-CHILI NY SCHOOLS

Dr. Richard Grunow
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Dr. Kathy Liperote
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Dr. Herbert Marshall
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Michael E. Martin
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Dr. Jennifer S. McDonel
RADFORD UNIVERSITY

Sharon Saul
Methacton Public Schools

Dr. Alden Snell
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Dr. David Stringham
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Instrumental, Level 1
Course Description
Based on an extensive body of research and practical field-testing, this course offers a sequential approach to beginning instrumental music instruction that progresses from listening, singing, moving, and improvising to reading, writing, composing, and arranging music with comprehension. With an emphasis on “how children learn music,” participants develop musicianship and teaching skills appropriate for all levels of instrumental music instruction.
Course Outcomes
Participants will:
Course Content
Required Materials
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Pre-Requisites
Participants should be familiar with the songs, tonal patterns (neutral syllable and solfege), and rhythm patterns (neutral syllable and rhythm syllables) available on the Tonal and Rhythm Skills Development CD, (Grunow, R. F., Gordon, E. E., & Azzara, C. D., (2010) Chicago: GIA.)

Instrumental, Level 2
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