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This course it is designed with the requirements of the primary school curriculum in mind. The aim is to support teachers in competently imparting the content and competences listed in the curriculum for music education: singing, elementary instrumental playing, music and movement, and music appreciation.
In addition, the course will enable participants not only to realise the "Didactic Principles" listed in the curriculum in the classroom, but also to understand music, movement and art as fundamental and discover news ways of teaching them in an interdisciplinary way (in connection with German, foreign language instruction/English, physical education and sports). Participants will also take part in classes that encourage them to find their artistic voice, to discover their inner creativiy and to expand their repertoire of methods; this will enable participants to deal with their students' creative impulses with increasing levels of competence and confidence.
Elemental music and movement education encompasses and integrates all musical and dance/movement subject areas that appear to be of central importance for an artistic-pedagogical (human) education. Essential foundations are the connection and the in-relation of speech/voice, music and movement/dance and art as well as their interdisciplinary inspiration. Fundamental and characteristic for elemental music and movement education is the artistic-pedagogical and creative handling of music, language and dance in the work with groups. Special working principles are derived from this: Exploration, improvisation, composition, reproduction, reception and reflection.
The university course is aimed at educators who are interested in the creative use of language, music and dance in their field of activity. This programme offers an extension of their professional qualification.
For admission, proof of a completed pedagogical degree or proof of a degree related to pedagogy at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution is required. Interested parties with legally equivalent degrees or with a relevant professional qualification may also be admitted (e.g. graduates of an educational institution for kindergarten pedagogy). Admission is granted in the order in which applications are received, provided that the prerequisites are met.
Applications should be made at least two months in advance of the start of the course using the → Registration form.
The course lasts two semesters and comprises 8 weekends in one academic year, with classes being held in blocks from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The minimum number of participants is 12 and the maximum 16.
Documents required for registration:
Curriculum vitae
Letter of motivation
Degree or diploma certificates from pedagogical studies
Completed application form
A DVD showing the applicant in the following situations: solo singing (e.g. a folk song), solo playing an instrument, solo dancing (e.g. dance improvisation; folk dance), teaching a group music and/or dance. Recording/excerpt of min. 25min/max. 50min
In addition, the DVD should be accompanied by a booklet containing information on the pieces performed, lesson planning, the situation(s) in which the performance(s) took place and any other relevant information.
The course fees are a one-time fee of Euro 1,800. In addition, the Students' Union (ÖH) fee must be paid regularly.
In order to obtain their course certificate, participants must complete all required courses and submit documentation of a project carried out in their own field of activity.
The International Society of Mozarteum University Salzburg finances an ensemble scholarship for students or graduates of the Mozarteum University - interdisciplinary concepts are welcome!
As part of the Moz-Art-Zone, we link special events for school classes to the broad spectrum of university programmes and thus want to give children and young people access to music, art and culture. The focus is on young people meeting (young) artists who offer an insight into the artistic work of the various departments at the Mozarteum University. The Moz-Art-Zone offers a colourful mix of activities, from a visit to the opera with an artist talk and theatre laboratory to special educational concerts and hands-on workshops in the graphics workshop.
The presentation concert of the scholarship holders of the newly created ensemble scholarship A (one-year) Start Up for Ensemble(s) took place in the impressive ambience of Schloss Leopoldskron at the beginning of April. In cooperation with "The International Society of Mozarteum University Salzburg", over 44.000 euros will be made available to students or graduates of the Mozarteum University Salzburg.
