Prereq: CFA MU 660 or consent of instructor. Philosophy and goals of the general music program in grades Pre-K through 5. Study of the implication of national and state music standards for elementary students. Introduction to age-appropriate teaching materials, music concept and skill development in young children as well as Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Gordon, and Feierabend methodologies. Planning and peer teaching of lessons which include signing, listening, movement, composing, improvising, reading music, and instrument playing. Field Experience: 25 hours of weekly Friday morning group observations of master elementary music teachers. 4 cr.