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Preservice And Inservice Elementary Educators Knowledge Of Elementary Song Repertoire., Terra S. Marsden
Preservice And Inservice Elementary Educators Knowledge Of Elementary Song Repertoire., Terra S. Marsden
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The purpose of this study was to examine preservice and inservice elementary educators' knowledge of elementary song repertoire and their confidence with leading selected songs to students. Participants (N=42) in this study were undergraduate elementary education majors and graduate students (non-music majors) enrolled in music education course. Graduate participants involved in this study had just completed their first year of teaching. Participants were surveyed to determine their knowledge of song material and confidence in song leading, with 25 songs randomly selected from the "Get America Singing...Again!" Volumes I and II, published by Music Educators National Conference (MENC, 1996). Results indicated …
Applications Of Lithuanian Folk Music To American Elementary Music Education., Kestutis Vedeckis
Applications Of Lithuanian Folk Music To American Elementary Music Education., Kestutis Vedeckis
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The purpose of this study was to introduce the elements of Lithuanian folk music as an option for fulfilling multicultural curriculum requirements in American music education. Fifteen songs were selected for this study. The main criterion was melodic and harmonic simplicity, the involvement of movement elements, improvisational possibilities, creativity, and verbal message. The songs are presented in native Lithuanian language, with a literal _English translation, with a phonetic pronunciation and English setting of the text. Suggestions for movement are also given.