MUS 485 - Music and the Young Child

MUS 381; or prior or concurrent election of ECE 225, ECE 240. (3)

Introduction to children’s musical development, birth to age 8. Methods, techniques and resources for developmentally appropriate early childhood music instruction. Special emphasis on the musical lives of children and families and the relationship between music instruction and current research and theory regarding children’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. No prior musical experience necessary. Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.