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Practice Habits Of Instrumental Music Students In Elementary School Vapa Programs: An Empirical Mixed-Methods Survey, Timothy Johnson
Practice Habits Of Instrumental Music Students In Elementary School Vapa Programs: An Empirical Mixed-Methods Survey, Timothy Johnson
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The purpose of this empirical research study was to gain knowledge about the practice habits of elementary school students in Grades 5 and 6. Sixty-five instrumental music students served as research subjects. They were enrolled in the newly established string orchestra supported by the Fairfax Elementary School District. Drawing upon my empirical experiences and instrumental music training, I identified and examined practice habits affecting motivation to learn music. Data generated from five open-ended and ten closed-ended questions were analyzed and contributed to the findings from the survey. An examination of published literature also contributed to the collection of resource data. …
Elementary Music Through Drama: A Sequential Resource Guide, Kelley Ann Bruce Bliss
Elementary Music Through Drama: A Sequential Resource Guide, Kelley Ann Bruce Bliss
All Graduate Projects
This project is a sequential resource guide of introductory music experiences that utilize drama techniques all of which culminate with performances. This particular resource guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the general music curriculum where musical ideas and concepts are the main focus for learning. Drama is introduced into the resource guide to augment the existing music program. The use of drama is used to reinforce these musical concepts and thus enhance the musical experience.
A Study Of The Elementary Instrumental Curriculum Of The Clover Park School District, Wilber D. Elliott
A Study Of The Elementary Instrumental Curriculum Of The Clover Park School District, Wilber D. Elliott
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to compare the present elementary instrumental program with programs of other school districts in order to change the Clover Park program where necessary in order to maintain an effective elementary instrumental curriculum as part of the overall music program.