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Constructivist Peer Review In Music Theory And Composition Courses: Technologies And Practice, Brendan Mcconville Dec 2021

Constructivist Peer Review In Music Theory And Composition Courses: Technologies And Practice, Brendan Mcconville

Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction

This article considers the supporting technologies and practices for effective semi-anonymous peer review in traditional music theory and composition-related courses: orchestration, arranging, and composition. A coordinated approach probes two questions nested within one broad case study: (1) does the use of peer review in music theory and composition-related courses create meaningful, constructivist-inspired learning experiences, and (2) what web technologies can efficiently and effectively accomplish its activities? The article first provides a constructivist theoretical framework; next, it explains the methodologies, technologies, and resulting feedback from using peer review in a three-course study; and finally it provides concluding remarks on the many …


Work In Progress. Haydn’S Schemata And Hexachords: Two Analytical Case Studies, Gilad Rabinovitch Nov 2021

Work In Progress. Haydn’S Schemata And Hexachords: Two Analytical Case Studies, Gilad Rabinovitch

HAYDN: Online Journal of the Haydn Society of North America

Two analytical case studies, from Haydn’s minuet al roverso (from the Symphony Hob. I: 47) and the opening movement of the String Quartet Op. 50, no. 6, show the interaction of galant schemata (Gjerdingen 2007) and the hexachordal solmization of the solfeggio tradition (Baragwanath 2020). Haydn plays upon conventional galant schemata—presumably elements of style shared by listeners who are closely familiar with the idiom (even if they do not have explicit schema labels); he also plays upon a more esoteric element of his own training and that of many other musicians in the period: hexachordal solmization. By considering both schemata …


Book Review: Globalization, Nationalism And Music Education In The Twenty-First Century In Greater China, By Wai-Chung Ho, Amsterdam University Press, 2021, P. 342, Isbn: 978-9463729932, Frank Abrahams Oct 2021

Book Review: Globalization, Nationalism And Music Education In The Twenty-First Century In Greater China, By Wai-Chung Ho, Amsterdam University Press, 2021, P. 342, Isbn: 978-9463729932, Frank Abrahams

Visions of Research in Music Education

No abstract provided.


Inspired Practice: The Values Of High School Band Directors, Gregory X. Whitmore Oct 2021

Inspired Practice: The Values Of High School Band Directors, Gregory X. Whitmore

Visions of Research in Music Education

This study addresses how high school band directors operationalize their values for music education in their band program s. High school band directors described that their values developed from a variety of influences, namely their educator identity, and the experience of their own participation in high school and collegiate music. I employed a qualitative methodology to determine emergent themes and compare participant responses and band program curricula. Findings from this study indicate these values inform many band directors’ decisions regarding high school band curricula, which they operationalize in curricular outcomes, and through a variety of artistic and educational opportunities for …


Investigating The Music Learning Journeys Of A Student From Cyprus: A Case Study, Maria Papazachariou-Christoforou Oct 2021

Investigating The Music Learning Journeys Of A Student From Cyprus: A Case Study, Maria Papazachariou-Christoforou

Visions of Research in Music Education

The purpose of this case study was to explore the music-making and learning practices of a male elementary student from Cyprus in different settings, inside and outside school. It considers that individuals take many different pathways to become musicians. Their journeys might include contexts in a broad educational spectrum from highly structured and sequential, to informal, and enculturating. The study investigated the characteristics and practices of the diverse teaching-learning contexts involving the participant, the intersection of those settings, and the student's perceptions, feelings, and thoughts about the value of music experiences in those settings for his musical growth. The study …


Musical Knowledge And Choral Curriculum Development, David Bower Oct 2021

Musical Knowledge And Choral Curriculum Development, David Bower

Visions of Research in Music Education

This paper examines the nature of musical knowledge as it impacts choral curriculum development. The author suggests that musical knowledge is broader than the mere recitation of facts and therefore argues for a praxial conception of musical knowledge. Based on David Elliott's philosophy of music education, the author suggests that the choral curriculum emphasize process over product and explores ways that constructivism may inform the delivery of choral music instruction.


The Application Of Critical Theory To A Sixth Grade General Music Class, Frank Abrahams Oct 2021

The Application Of Critical Theory To A Sixth Grade General Music Class, Frank Abrahams

Visions of Research in Music Education

This article looks at critical theory as a post-modern philosophical foundation for a sixth grade general music curriculum. The author reviews the literature on critical theory, discussing the origins of the theory in Frankfurt, Germany in the early 1920s and traces the applications critical theory finds in American schools of the current era. The author suggests that critical theory is appropriate for music education as it empowers musicianship and enables music teachers to connect the music children experience in school with the music they hear outside. The author describes how critical theory may inform and transform the development of a …


The Relationship Of Vocal Accuracy, Gender, And Music Aptitude Amoung Elementary Students, Susan C. Guerrini Oct 2021

The Relationship Of Vocal Accuracy, Gender, And Music Aptitude Amoung Elementary Students, Susan C. Guerrini

Visions of Research in Music Education

The purpose of the study was to gain insight into how children in the fourth and fifth grade acquire singing ability. The question to be pursued in the course of this study is as follows: What differences are found in children's singing accuracy relative to tonal music aptitude and gender? The students in the sample comprised the entire fourth and fifth grades in a suburban middleclass school. There were 174 students with gender almost evenly distributed; specifically 86 males and 88 females. Students were audio taped singing three separate tasks: 1) patterns from the Singing Voice Development Measure (SVDM), 2) …


A Hierarchy Of Rhythm Performance Patterns For Kindergarten Children, Debbie Lynn Wolf Oct 2021

A Hierarchy Of Rhythm Performance Patterns For Kindergarten Children, Debbie Lynn Wolf

Visions of Research in Music Education

The purpose of this research was to improve understanding of the musical abilities of kindergarten children and to establish a hierarchy of rhythm patterns performed by these subjects. The "Rhythm Pattern Performance Test" (RPT), an investigator-designed music achievement test for kindergarten subjects, examined the ability to perform rhythm patterns in imitative response to a recorded model. The test consisted of thirty recorded rhythm patterns, and required approximately four minutes to administer to each subject. Subjects (N =165) were audiotape recorded as they listened and imitated each of the patterns; their recorded responses were evaluated by two independent judges using a …


Influences Of Gender And Sex-Stereotyping Of Middle School Student's Perception And Selection Of Musical Instruments: A Review Of The Literature, Mark J. Walker Oct 2021

Influences Of Gender And Sex-Stereotyping Of Middle School Student's Perception And Selection Of Musical Instruments: A Review Of The Literature, Mark J. Walker

Visions of Research in Music Education

Gender stereotypes continue to persist at all levels regarding male and female participation in music. Indeed, stereotypes are evident at the elementary and middle school levels when children choose a musical instrument for study in beginning band or orchestra. Research has shown sex-stereotyping of instruments to exist, often unconsciously, in both males and females. Usually, trombones, drums, tubas are viewed as being overtly masculine instruments while the flute, clarinet, and oboe are viewed as being overtly feminine instruments. These masculine and feminine characteristics that are placed on these instruments are often transferred to the individual who plays them. These stereotypes …


The Application Of Critical Theory To A Sixth Grade General Music Class, Frank Abrahams Oct 2021

The Application Of Critical Theory To A Sixth Grade General Music Class, Frank Abrahams

Visions of Research in Music Education

This article looks at critical theory as a post-modern philosophical foundation for a sixth grade general music curriculum. The author reviews the literature on critical theory, discussing the origins of the theory in Frankfurt, Germany in the early 1920s and traces the applications critical theory finds in American schools of the current era. The author suggests that critical theory is appropriate for music education as it empowers musicianship and enables music teachers to connect the music children experience in school with the music they hear outside. The author describes how critical theory may inform and transform the development of a …


A New Vision, Cecil Adderley Oct 2021

A New Vision, Cecil Adderley

Visions of Research in Music Education

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Of Vocal Accuracy, Gender, And Music Aptitude Amoung Elementary Students, Susan C. Guerrini Oct 2021

The Relationship Of Vocal Accuracy, Gender, And Music Aptitude Amoung Elementary Students, Susan C. Guerrini

Visions of Research in Music Education

The purpose of the study was to gain insight into how children in the fourth and fifth grade acquire singing ability. The question to be pursued in the course of this study is as follows: What differences are found in children's singing accuracy relative to tonal music aptitude and gender? The students in the sample comprised the entire fourth and fifth grades in a suburban middleclass school. There were 174 students with gender almost evenly distributed; specifically 86 males and 88 females. Students were audio taped singing three separate tasks: 1) patterns from the Singing Voice Development Measure (SVDM), 2) …


Musical Knowledge And Choral Curriculum Development, David Bower Oct 2021

Musical Knowledge And Choral Curriculum Development, David Bower

Visions of Research in Music Education

This paper examines the nature of musical knowledge as it impacts choral curriculum development. The author suggests that musical knowledge is broader than the mere recitation of facts and therefore argues for a praxial conception of musical knowledge. Based on David Elliott's philosophy of music education, the author suggests that the choral curriculum emphasize process over product and explores ways that constructivism may inform the delivery of choral music instruction.


Influences Of Gender And Sex-Stereotyping Of Middle School Student's Perception And Selection Of Musical Instruments: A Review Of The Literature, Mark J. Walker Oct 2021

Influences Of Gender And Sex-Stereotyping Of Middle School Student's Perception And Selection Of Musical Instruments: A Review Of The Literature, Mark J. Walker

Visions of Research in Music Education

Gender stereotypes continue to persist at all levels regarding male and female participation in music. Indeed, stereotypes are evident at the elementary and middle school levels when children choose a musical instrument for study in beginning band or orchestra. Research has shown sex-stereotyping of instruments to exist, often unconsciously, in both males and females. Usually, trombones, drums, tubas are viewed as being overtly masculine instruments while the flute, clarinet, and oboe are viewed as being overtly feminine instruments. These masculine and feminine characteristics that are placed on these instruments are often transferred to the individual who plays them. These stereotypes …


A Hierarchy Of Rhythm Performance Patterns For Kindergarten Children, Debbie Lynn Wolf Oct 2021

A Hierarchy Of Rhythm Performance Patterns For Kindergarten Children, Debbie Lynn Wolf

Visions of Research in Music Education

The purpose of this research was to improve understanding of the musical abilities of kindergarten children and to establish a hierarchy of rhythm patterns performed by these subjects. The "Rhythm Pattern Performance Test" (RPT), an investigator-designed music achievement test for kindergarten subjects, examined the ability to perform rhythm patterns in imitative response to a recorded model. The test consisted of thirty recorded rhythm patterns, and required approximately four minutes to administer to each subject. Subjects (N =165) were audiotape recorded as they listened and imitated each of the patterns; their recorded responses were evaluated by two independent judges using a …


A New Vision, Cecil Adderley Oct 2021

A New Vision, Cecil Adderley

Visions of Research in Music Education

No abstract provided.


A New Vision, Cecil Adderley Oct 2021

A New Vision, Cecil Adderley

Visions of Research in Music Education

No abstract provided.


Amateurism In Music Education (1967-2019): Three Calls To Action, Tom Fitzstephens Sep 2021

Amateurism In Music Education (1967-2019): Three Calls To Action, Tom Fitzstephens

Visions of Research in Music Education

John Kratus’ 2019 Music Educators Journal article "A Return to Amateurism in Music Education" contained what many may interpret as radical ideas to focus music education curriculum and instruction on amateurism. But upon further research, leaders within the profession have consistently affirmed the goals of amateurism. The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare themes of Kratus’ concept of amateurism with declarative statements of the two most recent National Association for Music Education leadership summits, which charted the profession's future. Directed content analysis method and deductive content analysis of Kratus’ "Amateurism" article, compared to declarative reports of the …


The Academic-Support Group: Peer Mentoring Experiences Of Early-Career Music Teacher Educators, Christa Kuebel, Heather Waters, Christina Svec Sep 2021

The Academic-Support Group: Peer Mentoring Experiences Of Early-Career Music Teacher Educators, Christa Kuebel, Heather Waters, Christina Svec

Visions of Research in Music Education

The transition from doctoral student to higher education faculty member provides a unique set of challenges. Individuals attempt to balance research, service, and teaching requirements while also experiencing changes in their personal lives, such as geographical relocation. Peer-mentoring of early-career faculty may be used to support this challenging period and support the longevity of those who follow this career path. Therefore, the purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the peer-mentoring experience of a group of early-career elementary general music teacher educators. Research questions were: (1) How did participants describe the experience of peer-mentoring? (2) How did participation impact …


Empathy In And Through Music Education: Extending Artistic Citizenship, Amanda Ellerbe Sep 2021

Empathy In And Through Music Education: Extending Artistic Citizenship, Amanda Ellerbe

Visions of Research in Music Education

Bowman, Elliott, and Silverman's concept of artistic citizenship helps characterize how music education accomplishes social change. However, while Elliott et al. regard artistic citizenship as a means of exercising music in political ways, further investigation of how musical activities prepare students to consider effecting social change might more comprehensively describe artistic citizenship as a socio-musical endeavor. In light of the goals of social justice-oriented programming, the relationship between citizenship and artistic practice, one might think not only of music in the service of exercising citizenship in the greater community but also as a means of developing citizenship skills in the …


The Development Of Hark!, A Computerized Assessment Tool In Music Cognition, Anthony E. Kelly, William L. Berz, Brian Kershner Sep 2021

The Development Of Hark!, A Computerized Assessment Tool In Music Cognition, Anthony E. Kelly, William L. Berz, Brian Kershner

Visions of Research in Music Education

No abstract provided.


Editorial Volume 38, Frank Abrahams Sep 2021

Editorial Volume 38, Frank Abrahams

Visions of Research in Music Education

No abstract provided.


Ukulele In Music Class: Teachers’ Perspectives, Grace Doebler Sep 2021

Ukulele In Music Class: Teachers’ Perspectives, Grace Doebler

Visions of Research in Music Education

The use of the ukulele in classrooms and communities is growing, and, as a result, so is meaningful musical engagement from people of all ages. In this collective case study, I described the perspectives of three different music teachers and discussed how they implement the ukulele in diverse settings. Research questions were (a) what factors influence participants while creating ukulele groups or lessons, (b) how do participants use ukuleles in their classrooms, (c) what are participants' perceptions of the ukulele's value, and (d) what are participants' perceptions of students' interest in learning the ukulele? Participants were three music teachers located …


Features Of The Organization Of Dialogue Between The Teacher And Students In The Class Of Variety Vocal At The University During The Period Of Preparing The Student For Participation In The Executive Competition, Nokhida Fazel Jun 2021

Features Of The Organization Of Dialogue Between The Teacher And Students In The Class Of Variety Vocal At The University During The Period Of Preparing The Student For Participation In The Executive Competition, Nokhida Fazel

Eurasian music science journal

The article analyzes the specifics of one of the most important components of communication between the teacher and students in any musical performing class - dialog. The author proposes to consider dialog as an extremely effective tool to unleash the student's creativity and consistently proves the particular difficulty of acquiring the art of dialog in the classrooms of variety vocals, the class of training of performers in the most competitive sphere of music culture. The author also argues that the process of preparing a student to perform an arts vocal competition is the most difficult component of the training from …


Notes From The Editor, David A. Stringham May 2021

Notes From The Editor, David A. Stringham

Research & Issues in Music Education

No abstract provided.


Personal And Professional Characteristics Of Music Education Professors: Factors Associated With Expectations And Preferences Of Undergraduate Students, Tiger Robison May 2021

Personal And Professional Characteristics Of Music Education Professors: Factors Associated With Expectations And Preferences Of Undergraduate Students, Tiger Robison

Research & Issues in Music Education

The purpose of this study was to examine music education undergraduate students’ expectations of and preferences for their music education faculty members’ personal and professional backgrounds and compare them to the actual backgrounds of current music teacher educators. Participants (N = 293) from 55 randomly-selected NASM-accredited institutions completed a researcher-created questionnaire. Participants expected and preferred their music education faculty members to have approximately nine years of PreK–12 teaching experience, which is approximately three times the amount posted in faculty searches and doctoral program entrance requirements. Participants most valued their music education professors’ experiences in assessment and classroom management and …


The Birth Of Rime And The Passing Of The Torch, Bruce P. Gleason May 2021

The Birth Of Rime And The Passing Of The Torch, Bruce P. Gleason

Research & Issues in Music Education

No abstract provided.


Supply And Demand: Music Teacher Shortage In The United States, Philip M. Hash May 2021

Supply And Demand: Music Teacher Shortage In The United States, Philip M. Hash

Research & Issues in Music Education

Teacher shortage in all subjects, including music, has been an ongoing concern in the United States since the 1980s. The shortage is especially acute in urban and rural schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. This article examines (a) music teacher shortage in relation to P–12 public schools in general, (b) the demand for music teachers in specific states and regions, (c) the declining number of preservice candidates certified in music, and (d) potential strategies for alleviating music teacher shortages and providing equitable instruction for P–12 students. Solutions could involve heightened efforts to recruit music education majors, curricular revision in preservice …


An Examination Of Student And Faculty Perceptions Regarding Music Education Transfer Student Preparedness And Experiences, Natalie Steele Royston, Philip D. Payne, Adrian D. Barnes, Kate Bertelli-Wilinski May 2021

An Examination Of Student And Faculty Perceptions Regarding Music Education Transfer Student Preparedness And Experiences, Natalie Steele Royston, Philip D. Payne, Adrian D. Barnes, Kate Bertelli-Wilinski

Research & Issues in Music Education

Transfer students account for growing numbers in four-year music education programs. To better understand this increasing population of students, researchers employed parallel method design. One strand investigated music education faculty members’ (n = 83) perceptions of transfer student preparedness, procedures, and expectations to understand admissions processes (e.g., curricula, assessments) employed to evaluate incoming transfer students. The other strand examined music education transfer students’ (n = 12) academic, social, and personal preparedness to study music education in a comprehensive four-year music education program. The following research questions served as a guide for data collection and analysis: (a) What themes …