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Brain-Based Music Appreciation For Middle School Students, Robert Fauth
Brain-Based Music Appreciation For Middle School Students, Robert Fauth
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This project examined the human brain in relationship to understanding, teaching, and appreciating music. Included is a handbook that provides middle school teachers a brain based researched curriculum that emphasizes the listening aspects of music appreciation.
The Integration Of Music Education Strategies Into The Regular First Grade Elementary Classroom, Gloria Jane Frueh
The Integration Of Music Education Strategies Into The Regular First Grade Elementary Classroom, Gloria Jane Frueh
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A handbook of activities for teaching music in an elementary first grade classroom was developed for use by first grade regular classroom teachers. A review of current educational research implicates music as being a valued discipline in early educational development of children. A number of public schools do not have a music specialist. If music education is to be part of the school's curriculum, it will have to be taught by the regular classroom teacher. Using the National Standards for Music Education and this handbook as a guide, teachers can address the nine music education fundamentals. Integration and assessment strategies …
A Model Music Curriculum For Elementary-Level Students In Taiwan, Mei-Fang Ho
A Model Music Curriculum For Elementary-Level Students In Taiwan, Mei-Fang Ho
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model music curriculum for elementary-level students in Taiwan. With the current music curriculum utilized recently in Taiwan, this project will help the elementary-level students to develop their music potentials. In addition, teachers can educate students according to their level oflearning at different periods of time. To accomplish this purpose, a review ofrelated literature was conducted. Additionally, selected materials were obtained and adapted for use.
An Integrated Curriculum For Music And Social Studies, Carol Jane Alldredge
An Integrated Curriculum For Music And Social Studies, Carol Jane Alldredge
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Music exists as a discipline that often enhances other subjects. An integrated curriculum can provide students with connections to the real world, greater depth of study, and can generate enthusiasm. Through integration, many boundaries can be crossed. The purpose of this project is to create an integrated curriculum for music and social studies for the fifth grade. The curriculum is for the period of the Renaissance and the American Revolution. Topics explored relate to the subject of integration. Guidelines from Washington State Commission on Student Learning as well as national standards for music and social studies are used as the …
A Model Program In Music Orientation And Skill Development For Li-Gang Elementary School Ping-Dong County Taiwan, Jean Yu-Chun Chen
A Model Program In Music Orientation And Skill Development For Li-Gang Elementary School Ping-Dong County Taiwan, Jean Yu-Chun Chen
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This project was to design and develop a model program in music orientation and skill development for Li-Gang Elementary School, Ping-Dong, Taiwan. To accomplish the purpose, a review of current literature regarding elementary-level music programs was conducted. The program emphasizes activities that will help music become a part of a child's overall development and education, and is based on the premise that music classes for young children should be "Fun with a Purpose" and "Learning by Doing". The program concentrates on four specific areas: listening to music, moving to music, singing and playing musical instruments. More specifically the musical concepts …
A Primary-Level Art And Music Program For Little Star Eduation Center In Taiwan, R.O.C., Shu-Hui Hsiao
A Primary-Level Art And Music Program For Little Star Eduation Center In Taiwan, R.O.C., Shu-Hui Hsiao
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The purpose of this project was to develop a primarylevel art and music program for Little Star Education Center, private academies in Taiwan. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding primarylevel art and music curricula and instructional strategies was conducted.
Teachnig Musicianship In High School Band Within The Four-Period Day Format, Rebecca Kay Mccoy
Teachnig Musicianship In High School Band Within The Four-Period Day Format, Rebecca Kay Mccoy
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New innovations in scheduling at the secondary level in many high schools have resulted in "block scheduling", whereby, students meet in classes for a longer time period than the norm (50-55 minutes). In the area of performing arts, this expanded schedule presents new opportunities for the inclusion of musicianship skills. This study will provide guidelines and resources for strengthening the musicianship of students currently participating in block scheduling within their performance classes. The exercises and lessons included will reflect the guidelines of the National Standards for the Arts.
A Survey Of Current Thinking Concerning The Purpose Of Music Education In The Public School Curriculum, Donn Edward Nelson
A Survey Of Current Thinking Concerning The Purpose Of Music Education In The Public School Curriculum, Donn Edward Nelson
Graduate Student Research Papers
Since music education is generally considered to be a well established member of the fine arts, and, since music and the arts are considered by many to be of great importance in the public school curriculum, it will be the purpose of this paper to review the current literature concerning the importance of music in the public school curriculum.
The Administrative Functions Of The Junior High School Instrumental Music Director, Jack M. Dorsey
The Administrative Functions Of The Junior High School Instrumental Music Director, Jack M. Dorsey
Graduate Student Research Papers
In Tacoma Public School District 10, there is one music supervisor for fifty-two schools serving 150,000 people. This supervisor must, of necessity, rely in part on the administrative ability of the individual director under his supervision. It was the purpose of this paper (1) to discover a working philosophy of music education for everyday use by the instrumental music director; and (2) to find from authoritative sources the factors essential for successful administration of the Junior High School instrumental department.
The Proposed Reorganization Of Centralia's Elementary Music Program, Ronald J. Brumbaugh
The Proposed Reorganization Of Centralia's Elementary Music Program, Ronald J. Brumbaugh
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It was the purpose of this study (1) to compare the aims and objectives of various state and district elementary music programs; (2) to investigate published materials on the function of the classroom teacher and the music specialist; and (3) to formulate a progressive elementary music program for the Centralia, Washington Public Schools.
Administration And Evaluation Of The 1961 Southeastern Alaska Music Festival, Harley A. Brumbaugh
Administration And Evaluation Of The 1961 Southeastern Alaska Music Festival, Harley A. Brumbaugh
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In the past there had never been formulated a written organizational guide for administering the The Southeastern Alaska Music Educators Association music festival. It was the purpose of this study to describe and evaluate the techniques used to administer the 1961 Southeastern Alaska Music Contest-festival. An organizational guide might logically evolve from this, or better, from several such descriptions.
An Investigation Of Promotional Practices Used To Raise Money For Music Programs In Public Schools, John Marvin Clark
An Investigation Of Promotional Practices Used To Raise Money For Music Programs In Public Schools, John Marvin Clark
Graduate Student Research Papers
Many music teachers work in school systems that do not give the music departments enough financial support to implement effective programs. These teachers must seek more financial support if they are to accomplish their educational goals. The problem, therefore, was how to provide music specialists with promotional ideas for raising the funds necessary to operate effective music programs.
The Unsure Singer In The Primary Grades, Jane Troth Jones
The Unsure Singer In The Primary Grades, Jane Troth Jones
Graduate Student Research Papers
This paper will attempt to present a method of dealing with the unsure singer which can be used by classroom teachers or the music specialist. The various activities outlined have proven somewhat successful in correcting this problem with the singing voilces of primary children. A paper or thesis could be written on the progress of individual children. However, it will be the intent here to present ways of handling the problem so that the average classroom teacher may work with the unsure singers. Host of the ideas have been tried out successfully with first and second grade classrooms in Eugene, …
Financing The Band Program In The Class "C" High Schools In The State Of Washington, Donald L. Goodale
Financing The Band Program In The Class "C" High Schools In The State Of Washington, Donald L. Goodale
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this problem was to investigate the various methods and possibilities of financing the band program in the class "C" schools of the State of Washington.
A Comparative Investigation Of Grading Systems In High School Bands, Lawrence C. Belz
A Comparative Investigation Of Grading Systems In High School Bands, Lawrence C. Belz
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It was the purpose of this study to (1) ascertain the major types of grading systems being used in high school band classes, (2) to explore the strong and weak points of these systems, and (3) to determine which system of grading provides the most satisfactory means of evaluating and reporting the individual band member's activities in the high school band.
A Study Of The Adolescent Boy's Changing Voice, Harold Robert Estby
A Study Of The Adolescent Boy's Changing Voice, Harold Robert Estby
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It was the purpose of this study (1) to arrive at an understanding of the vocal mechanism and how it changes during the changing voice period, (2) to discover what preparation can be made for the changing voice period, and (3) to find information on the changing voice period that would lead to an understanding ot how the changing voice develops and how it should be cared for and trained.