The Development of Music Writing and Reading Skills Through Singing with Elementary Students
Authors
Jamison, Joan C.
Issue Date
1988-07
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Music in education , School music--Instruction and study , Singing--Instruction and study , School children--Instruction and study
Alternative Title
Abstract
Problem. The purpose of this report was to create an instrument through which elementary students in grades one through five could develop a systematic
approach to music reading and writing skills through singing.
Procedure. The set of "Hands On Music Writing and Reading" books were developed by the author to: 1) aid all children in the development of their
innate musical abilities, 2) make the language of music known to children; to help them become musically literate: and enable them to read,
write, and create with the vocabulary of music, 3) make use of the best children's literature in folk and art music of their culture and of the world,
and 4) give students opportunities to play classroom musical instruments while reading and singing the songs they have written.
Conclusions. The instrument developed by the author was a set of "Hands on Music Writing and Reading" books containing song materials which incorporate melodic and rhythmic skill development presented in a sequential order. The books address the problems of writing basic music notation and
introduce musical terminology appropriate for elementary students. The books also expose the students to the concepts of form, harmony, and
timbre.
Recommendations. This report suggests that these music workbooks are adaptable to any elementary music program. The systematic approach to building
literary skills in music through writing should complement the basic skills program. If music is to be considered as one of the basic skills, music
educators must provide goals and objectives which produce viable results.
Description
iv, 87 leaves. Back pocket also includes 5 levels of "Hands on Music Writing and Reading" instructional materials. Advisor: James Cox.
Citation
Publisher
Drake University