The Department of Music Studies (areas: Music Education, Composition, History, and Theory) at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor in Music Education to teach ME188: Instrumental Music: Winds/Percussion (2 credits; MW 6:30-7:30 pm) for the 2024 Fall Semester beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Course Description:

ME188: Instrumental Music: Winds/Percussion (2 credits) MW 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

 

This course is designed as an introduction to the pedagogy of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Emphasis is on learning through performance. Instruments are required. Various methods and materials available for use in public schools, developmental ranges, transposition, scoring and idiomatic writing are investigated. Instruments for student use are provided by the college.

 
Responsibilities:

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

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Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

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