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Characteristics Of High Achieving High School Band Programs In Low Socioeconomic Settings, Steven W. Iliff
Characteristics Of High Achieving High School Band Programs In Low Socioeconomic Settings, Steven W. Iliff
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The goal of this study is to determine several best practices for teaching high school band in low socioeconomic settings. University professors with over 25 years of experience teaching in the state were asked to recommend three high school band programs in different settings that exhibited the following characteristics: 1) a high level of musical skill and achievement, 2) an excellent teacher responsible for the program, and 3) a high number of program alumni continuing to play music after high school, and 4) eligible for federal Title 1 funds-at least 40% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. …