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Teacher Music
Music teachers develop students' interest in and
appreciation of music through teaching theory, history and
practical skills.
Music teachers develop their course plans and teaching
programs in line with local syllabuses and the National
Statements and Profiles.
Music teachers in secondary schools may perform the
following tasks:
- undertake general teaching tasks, see separate entry for
Teacher - Secondary
- illustrate basic musical concepts (e.g. time and rhythm)
for students by activities such as playing recorded music or
playing an instrument in class accompanied by students
- design creative activities to allow students to
experience different musical styles, interpret musical
scores and compose their own music
- teach music theory, history, harmony, counterpoint, form
and analysis, and provide aural training through the
performance of music, talks, discussion, use of audiovisual
equipment, practical music and written assignments
- introduce individual students to particular instruments
and assess students' needs in regard to instrumental
training
- arrange for and timetable regular visits by instrumental
teachers
- set up and conduct school choirs and orchestras, concert
bands, rock bands and jazz ensembles
- organise student concerts and visiting musicians to
schools for concerts and performance classes
- organise the repair, servicing and replacement of
instruments and equipment
- introduce and develop individual student skills in
computer-designed music.
Music teachers with proficiency, experience and usually
formal training in at least one instrument may specialise as
an:
Instrumental Teacher who visits schools to tutor
individual students in particular instruments and to prepare
them for music examinations. They may be education department
employees or privately employed. Instrumental teachers may or
may not have formal qualifications.
Private Music Teacher who usually specialises in
teaching one instrument and may prepare pupils for
examinations set by the Australian Music Examinations Board
(AMEB).
Most private music teaching is done in the evenings or on
weekends and usually performed in the teacher's home or in the
home of their student.
Required Skills - Teacher Music
- proficiency in at least one instrument
- enthusiasm for and ability in music and teaching
- good organisational skills
- able to communicate musical concepts and instructions
clearly
- patient in dealing with students of differing abilities
- keyboard skills are an advantage for classroom work
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