First time in Pakistan

1. Certificate of Music in Education
A Formal Music Training Program For
Elementary & Primary School Music Teachers in Pakistan
&
Introduction to Music in Education
For All Class & Subject Teachers of Elementary & Kindergarten Grades

2. Background
The music of Pakistan include diverse elements of music ranging from various parts of South
Asia specially India (Indian Classical Music) as well as Persian, Turkish, Arabic and modern day
Western pop music influences. In Pakistan each province has its own tradition in music and they
practice their own variation of popular folk music. In 21st century Pakistani music revitalized
and new generation practice western pop, rock, hip hop, and other western genres of music
including Indian music and regional music genres.
In Pakistan unfortunately there is no proper music school and curriculum; people learn classical
music with individual Ustaad (Mentor) and in big cities few people have started some private
academies with no curriculum and assessment procedure. Almost 99% of Pakistani musicians
don’t aware about sight reading of music, they play music by listening. In 2005 National
Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) was formed to converse and teach performing arts and
music to students in Pakistan. NAPA has very limited course options and curriculum for music
students and don’t offer any course in Music Education, Music in Education, and Music
Therapy.
In early 90s some famous private schools started music classes for elementary grades and they
hired musicians (Keyboard Players) as music teachers. In 2013 the situation is same and music
teachers play nursery rhymes and children songs in their sessions, they have no qualifications
and even no understanding of music and musical activities which can be beneficial for students.
Every good musician cannot be a good music teacher until he gets the proper qualification and
understanding of music teaching and music in education.
I Sohail Khan started my career as a same music teacher in a famous schooling system in
Pakistan but by the time I realized that I am not doing justice with my job and I should have
proper education in music to continue my profession. I went England and did “Access to Music”
course from Lewisham College London and after that I did Certificate in “Music Therapy” from
University of London. After coming back from England I continued my job and also started
private sessions with disable children using some music therapy techniques. I studied more and
did advance level of Bonny Method of Guided Imagery & Music (BMGIM) from Therapeutic Art
Institute Indianapolis USA. I worked as a Music Coordinator, Manager Music & Creative
Department, and Music Therapist in different educational systems. I am still looking for
completing my degree in Music Therapy; meanwhile I want to do something to bring change in
the music teaching system in schools in Pakistan. My two projects “Music Therapy Centre” and
“The Prism Project-A Multi Dimensional Approach to Music in Education” are recognized with
the help of Professor Barbara Hesser (Director of Music Therapy New York University) and can
be seen in Music As a Global Resource Compendium at United Nations Public Administration
Network (UNPAN) site. I have planned following courses of Music in Education for Pakistan.

3. Philosophy
Music is a way of knowing, another symbolic mode of thought and expression. From the
enactive and iconic mode of knowing and learning about the world through action, perception,
and imagery, music grows to become a symbolic mode of learning.
The arts provide a profound unifying bond among the human race. This bond should be evident
in the teaching of all subjects in order to create a society of creative, informed, well-rounded
citizens. The arts have been used as a major form of communication through the centuries.
Music, in particular, plays a crucial role in helping develop children’s communication,
mathematical, and social skills; as well as helping to build their self-confidence.
Music contributes strongly to "school readiness," a foundational education aim of the school for
all our children. When children develop musical skill and knowledge, they are developing basic
cognitive, social, and motor skills necessary for success throughout the educational process,
and in life itself. Assisting children in their foundational musical development is similar to their
language acquisition processes. As adults, we can help children grow musically.
There are many things needed to meet the musical needs of children. Materials, training and
professional development of teachers, and a culturally responsive pedagogy are essential. All of
us who help children grow and develop, need an understanding of developmentally appropriate
practices that can be treated as a basic and integral part of every child’s education.
At this stage I am pleased to announce formal music training for our school music teachers (All
Levels) and an introductory music course for class and subject teachers (Pre-Junior). These
courses will provide opportunities to our teachers to develop their music skills and to learn
different new techniques and strategies to use music in their classrooms.
Aims & Objectives
These music courses have been designed to provide a formal music education to our teachers
with a set of objectives which meets the international standards. The self-concept of the
students of these courses as music teachers will influence the motivation to design and
implement music activities used in a classroom. Music teachers will learn about the role of
music as a powerful tool in developing young minds. During the course music teachers will be
able to learn the basic theory of music, reading and writing music, basics of singing, concept of
music in education, basic of eastern classical music, and an introduction to music therapy.
Individualized objectives are set for each unit of the course.
Duration
Certificate of Music in Education (only for music teachers)
Duration of the certificate program will be 1 year with 120 hours of training
Introduction to Music in Education (for class/subject teachers of pre-juniors)
Duration of the program will be 3 months with 36 hours of training

4. Certificate of Music in Education
Overview
This course is designed for all those music teachers who don’t have any formal education and training in
music. This course is divided into following 7 units:
1. Introduction to Music & Basic Theory of Music
2. Music Notation (Reading & Writing Music)
3. Basics of Singing
4. Music General
5. Music in Education
6. Eastern Classical Music
7. Introduction to Music Therapy
Target Group
Music teachers of all grades
Methodologies & Teaching Strategies
Express
Review
Learn
Apply
Following teaching strategies will be used;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Discussions
Demonstrations
Lectures
Activities
Use of Metaphors
Assessment Procedures
Informal and formal assessment procedures will be followed to evaluate each unit of the course. All
students will be given assignments and classroom applications will be observed after completion of each
unit of the course. All students’ must clear the formal examination for the certificate.
Unit of Study
• Introduction
to Basic
Theory of
Music
Learning Process
• Lectures
• Activities
• Metaphors
Assessments
• Assignments
• Formal
Assesments
• Classroom
Application

5. UNIT 1: Introduction to Music & Basic Theory of Music
Duration: 24 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This unit of the course will give an understanding to music and its history; students (music teachers) will
be able to understand the basic theory of music.
Unit 1 Topics:
Following topics will be covered in Unit 1:
What is Music
History of Music
Basic Elements of Music (Rhythm, Melody, Timbre, Harmony etc.)
Modes and Scales
Construction of Basic Scales (Major & Minor)
Pentatonic Scale
Formation of Triads
Chord Progression
Melody
Counterpoint
Timbre (Tone Color) use of different instruments and voice
Composing simple tunes for children
Basic Harmony (Keyboard and Vocal Harmony)
Analysis
UNIT 2: Music Notation (Reading & Writing Music)
Duration: 18 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This unit of course will give understanding to sight reading of music; the students (music
teachers) will be able to learn about staff lines, clefs, note duration, measures, time signatures,
rest, dots, and ties. Music teachers will be able to read and write simple music notation.
Unit 2 Topics:
Following topics will be covered in Unit 2 of the course:
Staff, Clefs and Ledger Lines
Note Duration
Measures and Time Signature

6. Rest Duration
Dots and Ties
Simple and Compound Meter
Steps and Accidentals
Simple Music Reading and writing Exercises
Ornamentation
Dynamics
UNIT 3: Basics of Singing
Duration: 6 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This unit of course will help music teachers to understand the basic techniques used in singing,
they will also learn about the vocal system, breathing exercises, constrictions, body position,
vocal range, and vocal harm. Music teachers will also learn about the introduction of a new
song to the students.
Unit 3 Topics:
Following topics will be covered in Unit 3 of the course:
Vocal System
Breathing
Vocal Tract
Constriction
Body Position
Vocal Harm
Vocal Range
How to Introduce New Songs
UNIT 4: Music General
Duration: 12 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This unit of course will give general information about music. Music teachers will be able to
learn about the different genres and styles of music, dynamics of music, general effects of
music, and an introduction to western classical music.
Unit 4 Topics:
Following topics will be covered in the unit 4 of the course:

7. Styles of Music
General Effects of Music
Music as a Motivator
Introduction to Western Classical Music & Composers
UNIT 5: Music in Education:
Duration: 24 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This unit of the course will give understanding about the application of music in educational
settings. Music teachers will be able to learn about the benefits of music in education, how
music affects brain, music and memory development, visual music, music & movements,
teaching about the instruments, and multi-dimensional approach of music.
Unit 5 Topics:
Following topics will be covered in the unit 5:
Benefits of Music in Education
How Music Effect on Brain (Music Processing)
Music and Memory Development
Different Techniques of Music
Visual Music
Music & Movements
Teaching Strategies
Music Curriculum for School Children
Teaching of Musical Instruments
Use of Western Classical Music
Music Activities in Classroom
Dealing with Children
Preparing School Choir
Evaluation Process
Basic Assessment of Children
UNIT 6: Introduction to Eastern Music
Duration: 18 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This unit of course will give an introduction to eastern music. Music teachers will be able to
learn about the different genres of eastern music including the eastern or sub-continent
classical music.

8. Unit 6 Topics:
Introduction to Eastern Music
Different styles of Eastern Music
Eastern Classical Music
Introduction to Thaats (Modes)
Introduction to Raga
Introduction to Taal
UNIT 7: Introduction to Music therapy
Duration: 18 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This unit of course will provide an introduction to music therapy. Music teachers will learn to
build a relationship through music with students in learning environment. They will also be
introduced the neurological and psychological aspects of music, music and imagery, and
BMGIM (Bonny Method of Guided Imagery & Music).
Unit 7 Topics:
Neurological and Psychological Aspects of Music
What is Music Therapy
Music Therapy in Schools
Finding out the Problem Areas
Different Approaches and Methods of Music Therapy
Music & Imagery
What is BMGIM (Bonny Method of Guided Imagery & Music)
Planner/Report Writing

9. Introduction to Music in Education
Overview
This course is designed for all class/subject teachers to give an introduction to music in education. This
course is divided into following 3 units:
1. Introduction to Music
2. Music in Education
3. Introduction to Different Approaches of Music
Target Group
Class/subject teachers for pre-juniors
Methodologies & Teaching Strategies
Express
Review
Learn
Apply
Following teaching strategies will be used;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Discussions
Demonstration
Lectures
Activities
Use of Metaphors
Assessment Procedures
Informal and formal assessment procedures will be followed to evaluate each unit of the course
Unit of Study
• Introduction
to Music
Learning Process
• Lectures
• Activities
• Metaphors
• Videos
• Listening
Assessments
• Assignments
• Formal
Assesments
• Classroom
Application

10. Course: Introduction to Music in Education
Duration: 36 Hours
Aims & Objectives:
This course is designed for all class/subject teachers of pre-junior level. This course will give our
teachers understanding of music and its application in classroom. Teachers will be able to learn
about the basics of music, basics of singing, benefits of music in education, use of music
activities designed for class/subject teachers, use of visual music and music therapy.
Unit Wise Topics:
Unit 1: Introduction to Music
What is Music
History of Music
Basic Elements of Music (Rhythm, Melody, Timbre, Harmony etc.)
Timbre (Tone Color)
Solfege
Composing
Simple Notation
Rhythm Activities
Basics of Singing
Unit 2: Music in Education
Benefits of Music in Education
How Music Effect on Brain
Music and Memory Development
Different Techniques of Music
Visual Music (Story Telling with Music)
Music & Movements
Teaching Strategies
Mozart Effect and Listening of Classical Music
Music Activities in Classroom
Dealing with Students
Unit 3: Introduction to Different Approaches of Music
What is Music Therapy
Different Approaches of Music (Listening, Playing, Composing)
Music, Imagery, & Art