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Basil Bernstein's Theory Of The Pedagogic Device And Formal Music Schooling: Putting The Theory Into Practice, Ruth Wright, Hildegard Froehlich

Ruth Wright Dr

This article describes Basil Bernstein's theory of the pedagogic device as applied to school music instruction. Showing that educational practices are not personal choices alone, but the result of socio-political mandates, the article traces how education functions as a vehicle for social reproduction. Bernstein called this process the recontextualization of knowledge: From its point of inception, originally conceived knowledge undergoes changes through selection and filtration processes, eventually becoming curriculum--a relay for certain social and cultural values. Gaps in the recontextualization process allow teachers to place their own individual stamp upon the learning and teaching that occur in their classroom. Teacher-pupil …

Orff-Schulwerk For Music Therapists, Brittney Butts Grant

Music Therapy Theses

When using the term "Orff Music Therapy," the assumption is made that the person conducting the lesson or session is a music therapist. Conversely, one assume that the person leading an Orff-Schulwerk lesson is an educator. A major difference between Orff-Schulwerk and Orff Music Therapy is the goal of the lesson or session. The goal of Orff-Schulwerk is music education. The goal of an Orff Music Therapy session is usually non-musical, such as working on motor control or increasing attention span. In order to fully reach the whole child, teachers and therapists should take into account a secondary focus to …

New Mexico Musician Vol 59 No 2 (Winter 2011)

New Mexico Musician

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Brass And Percussion Ensembles Concert, Fall 2011, Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis, Brass Ensemble, Heather Thayer, Justin Isenhour, Craig Hamilton

Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program from the Fall 2011 Brass and Percussion Ensembles concert.

Music At Otterbein Fall 2011 Newsletter, Otterbein University

Music at Otterbein Newsletter

Otterbein University Department of Music Newsletter which includes performance schedules and updates about the Department, Faculty and Students.

Introducing The Learning Portfolio Into Music Theory Core Pedagogy, Anna Ferenc

Music Faculty Publications

Undergraduate music programs at North American institutions of higher learning typically require music majors to complete successfully a core grouping of theory courses in order to fulfill degree requirements. These courses are considered foundational not only for further study of music theory, but for all areas of music specialization because they provide students with basic analytical and musicianship skills necessary to understand musical organization in the western tradition. Although specific curricular content may vary from one institution to another, the theory core usually includes the study of diatonic and chromatic harmony, form and analysis, aural skills and possibly instruction in …

The Impact Of Changing Teaching Jobs On Music Teacher Identity, Role, And Perceptions Of Role Support, Lori F. Gray

Lori F. Gray

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New Mexico Musician Vol 59 No 1 (Fall 2011)

New Mexico Musician

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Retention Of Music Teachers Working With High Concentrations Of At-Risk Students In Metro Atlanta Schools: A Qualitative Case Study, Theron Roy Petway Iii

Dissertations

Hiring and retaining teachers in the field continues to be an educational dilemma as 50% of all teachers leave their positions in the first 5 years. The statistics are similar for those specifically in the field of music education. Although teachers at schools with high concentrations of at-risk students face more difficulties in the classroom and are at greater risk of leaving their positions, little research has been conducted in this area. The purpose of this study is to provide a base of data related to music teacher retention in schools with high concentrations of at-risk students through a case …

2011 Music & Worship Convocation

Senior Recognition Ceremony

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The Tardy Recognition Of J.S. Bach's Sonatas And Partitas For Violin Solo, Di Su

Publications and Research

J. S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo (BWV 1001-1006) are among the most important masterpieces in the literature of violin music. They are included in standard repertoire for serious violin students; they are frequently performed in solo recitals; they are recorded by numerous virtuosi; and they are required in major violin competitions. The vast amount of editions also indicates the importance of the works. In Edlund’s catalogue, one finds as many as seventy-seven editions ranging from Simrock (1802) to Henle (1987)

However, the Solos did not enjoy such a prominent status in Bach’s own time and even in …

Reinventing The Classical Recital: Examining The Connections Between Performer And Audience, Kimberly R. Dinicola

Honors Capstone Projects - All

Reinventing the Classical Recital: Examining the Connections Between Performer and Audience was a project intended to create a dialogue between the performer and audience about the kind of experience a classical recital typically is versus what it can be. Recitals given at Syracuse University, and in the classical music community in general, generally have strict guidelines for the amount, type, and quality of music to be performed. Certain composers or types of song are considered more appropriate than others, depending on the instrument and length of the recital. In creating a recital to evaluate in what ways the performer can …

A Systematic Analysis Of Risks To Adolescent Vocal Health, Debra P. Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze risks that threaten adolescent vocal health. Qualitative interviews revealed risks associated with vocal over-use, lack of scientific vocal pedagogy, poor tonal ideals, inadequate choral procedures, and vocal difficulties in high school musical theater productions. Anonymous student surveys (N=60) from two rural high schools in West Georgia revealed over-use and lack of knowledge about chest voice singing as risky to adolescent vocal health. Anonymous choral director surveys (N=2) from the same high schools indicated that choral directors may be uncomfortable teaching chest voice production, allowing students to use their chest voice …

Multicultural Education In The Music Classroom: Definitions, Methods, And Motives, Candace Rhnea Stafford-Davis

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study aimed to understand the multicultural teaching experiences of music teachers in the Fayetteville and Springdale public school districts through the lens of James Banks' four approaches to curriculum reform. The research was intended to add to the limited literature presently found on the definition of multicultural music education and how this type of education is implemented. The study also increased knowledge of teacher motives for implementing multicultural education in the music classroom and highlight challenges that lie within implementation. Purposive sampling was used and in an attempt to get an information rich sample, two schools were chosen from …

Alissa Hill In A Senior Saxophone Recital, Alissa Hill

Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior saxophone recital of Alissa Hill. Ms. Hill was accompanied on the piano by Susan Monroe. This recital took place on April 15, 2011, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Natalie Carroll And Jessica Hardy In Senior Recitals, Natalie Carroll, Jessica Hardy

Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the joint senior recital of pianist Natalie Carroll and mezzo-soprano of Jessica Hardy. Ms. Hardy was accompanied on the piano by Mary Worthen. This recital took place on April 15, 2011, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Percussion Ensemble Concert: Featuring Guest Artist Bob Becker, Spring 2011, Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis

Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the Spring 2011 Percussion Ensemble concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis.

New Mexico Musician Vol 58 No 3 (Spring 2011)

New Mexico Musician

No abstract provided.

Sarah Beth Hill In A Senior Soprano Recital, Sarah Beth Hill

Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior soprano recital of Sarah Beth Hill. Ms. Hill was accompanied on the piano by Mary Worthen. This recital took place on April 1, 2011, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Ashley Partridge And Lynley Vire In A Joint Senior Recital, Ashley Partridge, Lynley Vire

Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the joint senior recital of mezzo-soprano-belter Ashley Partridge and soprano-belter Lynley Vire. Ms. Partridge and Ms. Vire were accompanied on the piano by Susan Monroe. This recital took place on March 17, 2011, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.