Complete Course Catalog for Music Teachers
Explore our comprehensive course catalog, featuring an overview of Connect For Education's interactive music textbooks. Each course is designed for flexibility, supporting asynchronous, face-to-face, or blended learning formats.
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This course is a continuation of OnMusic Theory and Musicianship I. It provides a more in-depth study of scales, triads, diatonic harmonies, part writing, rhythms, sight-singing, ear training, dictation, form, history, and performance.
Enhance your instrumental or vocal performance with our Applied Music platform. Access comprehensive online resources tailored for musicians, including a $250 credit for mentor sessions.
Applied Music helps students master their chosen instrument or voice, meeting curriculum needs for music majors. Develop skills and techniques through online resources, including one-on-one mentor sessions (access fees apply).
OnMusic Theory II incorporates the concepts from Music Theory I. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation.
This course is a continuation of OnMusic Theory and Musicianship I. It provides a more in-depth study of scales, triads, diatonic harmonies, part writing, rhythms, sight-singing, ear training, dictation, form, history, and performance.
Music Theory I introduces all the necessary topics and practice opportunities that lay down a solid foundation of written and aural skills for first-year students.
OnMusic Education: Elementary General Music includes effective methods for leading music lessons, digital video of actual teaching scenarios to demonstrate and reinforce pedagogy, and superb, full-length pieces of music that illustrate the main course concepts.
Musicianship I introduces all the necessary topics and practice opportunities that lay down a solid foundation of written and aural skills for first-year students.
OnAfrican American Music explores African American music traditions and cultural values reflected in its multiple genres, plus the unique contributions of many notable figures throughout its history.
OnMusic Conducting: Connect to the Sound is a new and innovative approach to conducting pedagogy, with comprehensive coverage of key competencies including leadership, somatic methodology, baton technique, score literacy, prep & analysis, rehearsal methods, emotional vocabulary, and more.
OnMusic Education: Instructional Strategies for the Elementary Classroom is an innovative introduction to the principles, philosophy, and trends in music education in the public schools, providing students with the foundation necessary to become an effective educator.
OnMusic of the USA provides a comprehensive overview of the different musical traditions that form the rich musical tapestry of the United States.
OnMusic Explorations is the first step in your students’ journey to explore and hopefully start to untangle the mysterious power that music has on billions of people world-wide every day.
OnMusic Fundamentals Placement Exam is for college level placement and assessment.
This comprehensive title explores music within its historical context, touching upon the social, political, scientific, and artistic landscape of each period.
OnMusic of the World Third Edition takes students on an exciting journey, discovering musical cultures of the world.
OnAmerican Popular Music explores the rich tapestry of popular music in the United States – from its origins to today.
OnMusic Jazz offers students a listening-based approach to the development of America’s unique art form.
OnMusic Rock Third Edition is designed to help students develop an understanding of both the musical and cultural roots of Rock music.
OnMusic Fundamentals 3rd Edition works great as the textbook for a music elective for non-musicians or as a prerequisite to the music theory sequence for music majors.
OnMusic Appreciation is a digital music appreciation textbook solution for an online or face-to-face music appreciation course that fits in with and complements existing teaching and learning workflows.
Music Educators & Students ❤️ C4E!
Prof. Oscar Dames, University of Bahamas
I have had the opportunity to teach Music Fundamentals 4th Edition course this past Summer semester via the OMC platform and it was perfect for me as my class was both online and Face to Face. At first, I was hesitant to teach a music class on such a platform as so many factors came into play. This platform is user friendly and is what I would call a “One Stop Shop, Everything Rolled into One”.
Student: Abria
As a student, I have had the opportunity to utilize various online platforms for accessing music course materials. However, my experience using the OMC site has been nothing short of exceptional. From its user-friendly interface to its comprehensive range of resources, the OMC site has truly revolutionized my learning experience. The OMC site's comprehensive range of resources has allowed me to explore different learning methods and tailor my study approach to suit my individual needs and it was very easy to navigate. I really enjoyed using this platform this semester!
Student: Shanay
The OMC site was an easy to use and the music e-book for our class assignment was a game-changer. The user friendly site made it a breeze to navigate through chapters. This e-book significantly enhanced my learning experience, allowing me to listen to the book when I no longer had the energy to read which I prefer over a traditional text book. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience using this platform and enjoyed the material I learned through this platform.
Prof Susan Bruckner, Cabrillo Community College
I think the huge selection of music listening examples is exceptional and far more comprehensive than many I have reviewed.
Student: Charnique
During my time in the music course, I was introduced to the OMC platform to learn different musical styles and complete chapter quizzes. Even though I was unfamiliar with the platform, I was able to access the material smoothly as everything was accessible due to its layout. The content provided in each chapter was engaging as it went in depth to provide readers with a proper understanding of the genre in question. The only issue I've stumbled on with the platform pertains to the quizzes. I'm accustomed to answering either correctly or incorrectly after completing all of the results shown when I click on the next question. However, with OMC, one has to check the answer first to see if it is correct or not. Additionally, if you don't check the answer then it will appear to be incomplete. In that regard, it took some time to get used to but overall it is a great platform.
Prof Ulli Brinksmeier, Mount St. Joseph University
C4E is an exceptional company. I use their materials for all my music courses.
Prof Atla DeChamplain, The University of Rhode Island
This is my first time teaching an asynchronous music class and C4E has been great! The course materials are great, and the tech support has gone above and beyond to help me do this well.
Prof. Oscar Dames, University of Bahamas
All the music resources, introduction to new topics, examples, instructions, demonstrations were all interactive and the entire course was taught right from the platform in addition to me using the dry erase board for further instructions. Students were able to complete mock quizzes and tests and received immediate feedback before their graded tests. The music course was built to my specification and I was able to hide, add and delete information from the course as the need arises. Technical assistance from the C4E staff was readily available and done in a timely fashion. Using this platform was a rewarding experience for me and I would definitely recommend it to other professors.
Guitar Student: TW
This past semester I had the opportunity to be Jonathan Trotta’s guitar student and I feel like I learned so much from him! He really knows how to bring out the inner musician within his student even more, from technique, to different approaches within the piece itself, learning how to let the inner harmony really sing and much more! He is an amazing teacher and I highly recommend him!
Student: Pheromone, Student in Music Theory III
The OMC (OnMusic Companion) website has been a great tool during this semester. It is easy to navigate with topics and subtopics listed. The music lectures were pretty straightforward, and it is helpful that written and auditory examples are given to appease various types of learners. I really liked the fact that the homework assignments gave a review of what you did after you're done so you would know what needs work and what doesn't.
Voice Student: EMBLY
One word--AMAZING!
I met with Vera several times for online voice lessons and she is in one word--AMAZING! Even though we have met via Zoom or FaceTime, she has perfect pitch therefore, she hears when I hit the wrong note. I also appreciate her suggestions. For example, writing out the count on challenging rhythms and the additional accidental sharps in a measure. She also suggested not using the sustain pedal during Invention 1 by Bach since it is a Baroque piece where harpsichords were only available. Again, AMAZING! Yun
Arturo Vega
This version of applied is definitely more challenging, but I don’t feel like I’m at it alone anymore. Thank you. Respectfully