June 23 - June 27, 2025 Washington, DC
WARD METHOD - COURSE I
MTWRF 8:30 a.m.-12:30p.m., 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- MUS 543: 3 credits; tuition: $3,600
- MUS 543W: noncredit workshop; tuition: $624
Instructor: Mrs. Nancy Fazio, M.F.A., Washignton DC
Instructor: Mrs. Amy Zuberbueler, MME, Tucson, AZ
Description:
Discovering the singing voice; coordinated rhythm gestures in response to musical stimulus; pitch drills; number, finger, and staff notations; ear and eye tests; elements of improvisation; songs in the major tonality graded according to the child's developing capacity; lesson planning and practice teaching. Oral and written examinations required. No previous training necessary, although students must possess the ability to sing on pitch. Textbooks and teaching materials provided. Offered on a rotational basis. Prerequisites: ability to sing on pitch.
WARD METHOD - COURSE II
MTWRF 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- MUS 543A: 3 credits, tuition: $3,600
- MUS 543AW: noncredit workshop; tuition: $624
Instructor: Mrs. Amy Zuberbueler, MME
Description:
Extensive vocal and rhythmic drills linked to creative activity in DO, SOL, and LA modes; repertoire of religious, patriotic, and folk songs. Teachers' manuals provided. Offered on a rotational basis. Prerequisite: classroom evaluation after successful completion of MUS 543/MUS 543W (formerly SMUS 543).
WARD METHOD - COURSE III
MTWRF 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- MUS 543A: 3 credits, tuition: $3,600
- MUS 543AW: noncredit workshop; tuition: $624
Instructor: Mr. Gisbert Brandt, founder and director, Ward-Zentrum Köln, Germany
Description:
Continued vocal and rhythmic drills linked to creative activity in Major, Natural and Harmonic Minor, Modes I and II and Modulation; repertoire of religious, patriotic, and folk songs. Teachers' manuals provided. Offered on a rotational basis. Prerequisite: classroom evaluation after successful completion of MUS 543A/MUS 543AW (formerly SMUS 544).
GREGORIAN CHANT PRACTICUM I
MTWRF 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- MUS 547: 3 credits; tuition $3,600
- Textbooks and teaching materials provided
- MUS 547W: noncredit workshop; tuition: $624
- Textbooks and teaching materials provided
Instructor: Kurt Poterack, Ph.D.
Description
Reading, singing, and conducting a common repertory of basic Gregorian chants according to the principles of Dom André Mocquereau, O.S.B. For teachers who have successfully completed MUS543A/MUS 543AW and for qualified adult beginners.