Rhythm activities in the primary grades
Abstract
The principal purpose of this study is to provide a guide for
rhythm activities. It is believed that such a guide is essential
in order to achieve the objectives of music education in the elementary
schools. In the elementary school a balanced music program consists
of listening, singing, playing, creating, and physical response to
rhythm. Whenever possible, these should be combined and also integrated
with other areas of the curriculum. It offers music for all -- the
slow as well as the talented -- and, in so doing, does not lower the
rate of progress of the more musical child.
Table of Contents
Some origins of rhythm activities -- Rhythm band activity -- Organization and administration of the rhythm band activity -- Teaching procedures of rhythms band activities -- A musical play for primary grades -- The future outlook for rhythm activity -- Bibliography
Description
Thesis (M.M.E.)-- University of Wichita, College of Fine Arts, Dept. of Music