1646 MUSIC - VOCAL (K-12)

1646.1 In addition to the general and professional education requirements, for certification in music (vocal), coursework in the following representing forty-five (45) semester hours shall be required:

(a) Content to include the following:

(1) Conducting choral ensembles on all levels and select appropriate choral literature;

(2) Music history and literature to include African-American/ multicultural emphasis;

(3) Proficiency on the piano sufficient for demonstration and accompaniment;

(4) Music theory or comprehensive musicianship which include written harmony, keyboard harmony, sightseeing, ear training, counterpoint, form and analysis and composition (including scoring or arranging of choral music);

(5) Vocal/choral problems and solutions and sufficient vocal skills to assure effective use of the voice in demonstrating vocal technique; and

(6) Performing as a vocal in an ensemble;

(b) An audition before a professional panel coordinated by the music department to include the following:

(1) Conducting a simple as well as an advanced level SATB choral selection;

(2) Solo performance of prepared vocal and piano selections;

(3) Sight reading at a moderate tempo a standard hymn or folk song on the piano; and

(4) Sight reading a simple vocal melody demonstrating appropriate tone quality; and

(5) Harmonizing at the piano a simple accompaniment to a melody from an elementary music textbook.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); and by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6927-28 (October 1, 1993).