Elementary General Level I and Elementary General Level II GIML Mastership Certifications
June 17–28, 2013
Early childhood, elementary, middle school and high school music teachers, piano teachers, instrumental teachers, musicians, professional performers and music education students interested in furthering their understanding of audiation and enhancing their teaching through an audiation approach, are eligible to enroll.
The framework for all classes in the certification course is provided by music learning theory, developed by Edwin E. Gordon. Unique practical applications of the theory and its use in elementary general music is presented by faculty who are experienced in teaching classes based on music learning theory. USC GIML Mastership Certifications are available for workshop credit, graduate credit or undergraduate credit.
Students who enroll in a Level 1 Mastership Certification should have completed at least one music learning theory workshop or seminar prior to enrollment. All participants must be able to read and write music. Students who wish to participate in a Level II must meet the special entrance requirements.
Learn more about specific information regarding each type of credit and register.
For more information, contact GIML director, Dr. Wendy Valerio at Wvalerio@mozart.sc.edu or 803-777-5382.
USC GIML Faculty - Elementary General Level I
Theory
Wendy H. Valerio – associate professor, University of South Carolina; director, USC Children’s Music Development Center; co-author, “Jump Right In”
Practical Application
Jennifer M. Bailey – music educator, Farmington (Michigan) public schools; co-author, “Jump Right In”
USC GIML Faculty – Elementary General Level II
Theory
Wendy H. Valerio – associate professor, University of South Carolina; director, USC Children’s Music Development Center; co-author, “Jump Right In”
Practical Application
Jill Reese – assistant professor; SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, New York