Summer '25 Graduate and PD Courses
'First Steps in MusicTM Hybrid Certification Course' w/ Betsy Greene
Music Expo: Project Based Learning for the Music Classroom
SUMMER '25 courses
'First Steps in Music' Hybrid Certification 2025
with Betsy Greene
Participants who successfully complete this course will receive an official certificate from the Feierabend Association for Music Education.
Synchronous Online Meeting Times
Tuesday’s 6:00-8:15 pm EST
May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17
In-person Meeting Times and Location
Monday through Wednesday; 8:00 am-4:00 pm
July 21-23, 2025
Wallingford Elementary School
126 School St, Wallingford, VT 05773
Credits: 3 graduate credits
Registration costs vary:
3 graduate credits* = $1,780
PD/Workshop hours = $1,350
Course Description:
First Steps in Music™ is a research-based, curricular framework combining the development of singing and movement skills necessary to maximize musical aptitude in young children, typically grades PreK-2. The eight-part “workout” is designed to encourage musical independence and creativity through joyful activities and experiences shared with others while developing the prerequisite skills needed for music literacy: singing in tune, keeping a steady beat, and developing sensitivity to the expressive elements of music.
First Steps in Music™ provides developmentally appropriate music education instruction pathways to meeting students where they are in their musical development, no matter the age or ability. Ample time will be given to develop teaching skills to implement the curriculum from early childhood and beyond.
Read full syllabus here
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Music Expo: Project Based Learning for the Music Classroom
with Stefanie Weigand & guest artists/teachers
In-person Meeting Times and Location
Monday through Friday; 8:00 am-4:00 pm
July 14-18, 2025
Crossett Brook Middle School
Duxbury, VT 05676
Credits: 3 graduate credits
Registration costs vary:
3 graduate credits* = $1,780
PD/Workshop hours = $1,350
Course Description:
'Project Based Learning for the Music Classroom' is a course designed to instruct educators how to implement project based courses of studies in their school music programs. They will receive direct instruction around successful existing frameworks in Vermont schools and arts programs, read about the pedagogy behind these programs, and practice the process of engaging as a both student within a project based learning class, working through the process to accomplish one of their own musical goals, and as a teacher within a project based learning class, designing ways in which they can implement this framework within their own music programs.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
*Graduate credits are offered through VTSU:Castleton under a professional development contract with Music-COMP. All fees are paid directly to Music-COMP.