ASSESSMENT PLAN
(These are not true capstone courses in that they are not all-inclusive in terms of
student knowledge but can be considered the final ones for vocal and instrumental
expertise.) a. Advanced choral
conducting and advanced instrumental conducting.
b. Arranging.
c. Secondary Music Methods. |
1999-2000 ASSESSMENT
|
1998-99
ASSESSMENT
The use of computer publishing software has resulted in markedly improved student work.
Some students are submitting works for publication and two have been preformed in concert
at UNK.The Department is now able
to supervise our student teachers and to better assess student preparation in the methods
course. As a result greater emphasis is being placed on conducting fundamentals for
Education Majors. |
1997-98
ASSESSMENT
The use of video taping of conducting students in connection with portfolio requirements
has resulted in better outcomes for this body of students. In response to alumni feedback regarding need for more computer
literacy (word processing, music software, and equipment), arranging classes are using
computer publishing software for all assignments.
Student response to field trips in the
Secondary Music Methods was enthusiastic, especially to the experience in a special
education music classroom. |
1996-97
ASSESSMENT
Arranging class was restructured to better evaluate student progress by offering greater
opportunities for performance of composed and arranged works. This grew out of the 1995-96
assessment of Advanced Choral Conducting and Advanced Instrumental Conducting students. |
1995-96
ASSESSMENT
Instrumental and Choral students expressed a need for more emphasis on performance
ensemble directing and performance literature. |
1994-95
ASSESSMENT
In response to feedback from students in instrumental and vocal secondary music methods, a
team teaching approach as been instituted to draw on the expertise of each of the three
instructors involved. |
1993-94
ASSESSMENT
Trends observed in Advance Conducting courses indicate the need for greater time
involvement in conducting procedures. Beginning conducting was found to be an unnecessary
replication of materials presented in the advanced course. As a result, both advanced
conducting courses have been expanded from two to three hours and the beginning course
dropped from the schedule. |
