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Morin, Francine L. – 1989
This curriculum and instructional plan for Canadian schools is based on a study of the tradition of steelbands of Trinidad. The primary aim of the study was to move toward understanding how Trinidadian people view, experience, explain, and order specific elements of their musical world. The study proposed a curriculum and instructional plan for…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
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Morin, Francine L. – 1989
Conducted during the Institute for Steelband Playing held in 1988, this study's aim was to understand how Trinidadian people view, experience, explain, and order specific elements of their musical world, with the goal of providing an information base for establishing steelband programs in Canadian schools. The study focused on (1) How did the…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Burt, Andy; And Others – 1981
This curriculum guide in music is intended for use in grades 1-7 in the early French immersion program. The program is presented as one that contributes to the development of the child, calls for flexibility and diversification, and requires a solid music education on the part of the teacher. The guide presents the following topics: (1) statements…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
Kinder, Keith – Teaching Music, 1994
Asserts that good band members play in tune because they listen during tuning routines and playing exercises. Maintains that the usual method of tuning bands, adapted from the orchestra, does not work. Presents recommendations for band tuning routines and methods for band members to develop listening skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Bands (Music), Class Activities, Foreign Countries
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Design Branch. – 1988
This curriculum guide outlines a secondary music program for Alberta, Canada, that aims: (1) to develop skills in listening, performing, and using notation; (2) to encourage students to strive for musical excellence; (3) to enable students to appreciate music; (4) to foster self-expression and creativity; and (5) to make students aware of the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1995
The introduction for this Alberta (Canada) music education guide offers reasons for students to study the fine arts at the secondary school level. A philosophy of music education is presented along with 5 key outcomes and 11 music appreciation expectations for secondary students to attain. The volume features wind and percussion instruments. The…
Descriptors: Fine Arts, Foreign Countries, Instrumentation and Orchestration, Music