Annie Thiese
Music 23241
9/29/11
Baur, William L. (2001). Classroom management for ensembles.
This article is about the ways a director can manage the classroom in an ensemble setting. The author talks about the differences between a regular classroom setting and an ensemble setting. One thing the teacher of an ensemble should do is be prepared. If a director is not prepared, the students will know, and there will be a greater chance of disciplinary problems. The director should keep to a schedule each day, over which pieces they will rehearse. If the director puts the schedule on the board, the students will be able to have their music ready, and changing pieces will be smoother. The director should make sure students are punctual, and should be in the classroom as students arrive. A teacher should have a disciplinary plan for when a student acts up. This plan should include, rules for the students to follow, consequences for when a student breaks the rules, and a reward for students who follow the rules. The consequences for breaking the rules should be related to the rule broken.
My high school director was very efficient in his discipline and classroom management. He always stared at the same time everyday, and expected the students to be ready. He never took a long time on one part in one piece of music, and he never made the class boring. If a student was acting up, my director would not make a big deal about it, but would talk to the student after class. The rules of the classroom were well known, and followed by everyone for the most part. At the beginning of class, as the students were walking in, my director would talk to people about non class related topics, which helped him get to know his students.
I agree with this article because there are many important differences in managing an ensemble as opposed to a regular class. There are more students, which makes it harder to maintain control over everyone in an ensemble. he students are also asked to be an active part of the lesson, whereas in other classes they can sit idly by as the teacher talks. Students learn how to be creative and loud in an ensemble, instead of quiet and passive.
You must be organized to manage your classroom, especially in an ensemble. If you are unprepared and do not know your score, you will be unable to help students learn. Students know if you are not prepared, and it will cause more discipline problems, because the students will try to take advantage of you. If you are organized, no only will the students be more likely to listen to you, but the class will run smoothly, and the ensemble will improve greatly.
For discipline, you must be consistent. First you must let the students know what the rules are. To make these rules the author emphasizes using the school's guidelines. As you tell the students the rules, you should tell them what the consequences would be if the rules are broken. If a rule is broken, you must not be hesitant in serving the punishment. You should also reward students who do not break the rules. The way to reward students will differ with different age groups, and maturity levels.
Marzano, Robert J. and Jana S. (2003-2004). The key to classroom management.
A big part of successful classrooms is the management. The article talks about how much the relationship between a teacher and a student changes the amount of disciplinary problems. A teacher must be respected to have authority in the class. Teachers should show their guidance through clear rules and guidelines. The teacher should establish clear goals for the students, and expectations for the year. The teacher and student should learn to work as a team, and get goals accomplished together. The teacher should get to know their students, and let the students know that they care. Teachers should also accommodate for students with special needs, and be sure that all students are learning what they need to.
In my experience, the best teachers I have had follow most of these guidelines. The teachers I have had who followed these guidelines were the most effective, and had the best classes. The students in those classes rarely acted out, and usually got their work done on time. The teacher plays a large part in how the students succeed, and therefore the way they manage the class is important. I learned the most in the classes with good classroom management.
I agree with this article. Students need discipline in their classes. If a teacher is unable to show the students discipline, they will be less inclined to listen. Teachers need to be able to manage their classroom in order to give their students the best of their time. If the students respect their teacher, the class will be more effective, and the material will be easier to learn.
The teacher should realize that they are working with the students to help them succeed. Some teachers act as though the students are working for them, or they are working for the students. This system will not work. The teacher and student must work as a team to get the most out of the class. When the student takes an active part in the class along with the teacher, it gives them a sense of pride that helps them learn what they need to learn.
If a student is acting up in class the teacher should never start yelling or make a big deal out of the behavior. Effective ways to stop bad behavior would be to talk to the student in the hallway, or have them call their parent. If the teacher loses their cool in front of the students, it could make the student who is behaving badly to feel like they have won. You should never yell at a student, because it will make them feel as though they get attention, which is usually why they behave badly.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Readings #3
Annie Thiese
Music 23241
9/22/11
Campbell, Patricia. (2008). Musician & Teacher Chapter 3.
The article is about the importance of listening to music. There are many ways to play music, and to be truly musical you must listen first. There are three different ways of learning music, formally, informally, and unconsciously. Formal would be a teacher in school teaching a student how to play music. informally would be like a parent teaching their child something musically. unconsciously would be influences from culture. There are many ways to play music, and you don't always need to follow the notes written on a page, exactly. The formality of the music generally depends on what time period the music is from. The article explains how solfedge was created. The article gives a history of music from many different cultural backgrounds.
I have experienced all three forms of learning music. I have learned from a teacher in school how to read music, and play the French Horn. I have informally learned how to play chords on a guitar from my father. I have learned from culture, different songs, and musical rhythms. I have grown up with music all around me. My parents sing all the time, just because they want to, which influences me greatly in my love for music. I have learned from them, and from popular culture.
I agree with this article because I have experienced all of these forms of learning. Music is very important in culture, and it influences everyone. People learn from schools, family, and the culture of society. Schools are important for learning the math and technicalities behind music, which is important for understanding why people prefer certain music and sounds to others. This formal learning comes from a deep history which started with Gregorian chant. This form of learning is used by many of today's societies as a way for people to better understand music.
Informal learning can be found everywhere. This is when a parent, friend or neighbor help you learn something musically without getting detailed. An example would be your brother teaching you how to play the drums. There is no formal schooling, and you are being taught by someone you know personally. This is found in all cultures, and is a primary way of teaching, or learning music.
Unconscious learning is perhaps the most important form of learning. This learning happens without you realizing it. This is when the culture of your society effects what you know about music. An example of this would be a nursery rhyme that you learn as a child. There is no one directly teaching you how to sing the song, but you learn it, and are able to sing the song. Culture plays a large part in what kind of music we learn and how we learn it.
Adamson, David N. (2006). The business side of OMEA.
This article is about how the exhibits at OMEA conferences help you, and how you can help them. The article talks about the reasons the businesses come to show their products. The businesses are there, because they sell products that help music educators with their jobs. When a member of the OMEA finds a product they would like to buy, from an exhibit, they should tell the business that it was from the conference, so the business continues to go. These exhibits help the members of OMEA find the supplies they need to succeed, which are important to the organization.
I agree with this article because the exhibits help the businesses sell products they have. The companies are able to show OMEA members new products, and old products that could be useful. without the fair, the companies would have a hard time selling products, because consumers may not know the product exists. This exhibit helps the companies get their products known. It also provides feedback for the companies, which can help them improve in the future.
The consumers and members also benefit for these exhibits. The consumers are able to see what products are on the market, and where they can find them. If a band director needs something for their band, they need only walk around, and they will be able to find what they need, and find a high quality product. The products that are advertised at a convention may be something an OMEA member would not otherwise find.
Barton, Gary. (2009). Getting the most out of going to convention.
This article is about how to spend your time wisely at conventions. If you do not spend your time wisely, you will not learn anything valuable. You should plan to attend as many events as possible. You should attend workshops for all age groups regardless of what your specialty is, because you can always learn from what is above or below your specialty level. If there is a concert, you should attend because you can learn about the literature, the level of the children and it can inspire you. You should always have fun at conventions, and try to learn as much as possible.
I have been to only one convention in my college career. I went to as many workshops as possible, and I learned a lot. The workshops motivated me, and helped me realize what I needed to improve, and how I could improve myself. I attended the concert, and it was amazing. I was very impressed and I loved the music.
I agree with the author because he believes that if you do not learn something, then you did not go to enough events. There is so much to do at a convention, and it is so easy to learn new things. If you spend your time wisely, you can learn how to improve. The concert is a big part of the convention. The concert helps you hear and learn new literature, and how talented, or advanced a group needs to be to play it. It can inspire you to find music like the pieces played, or as challenging as what was played.
Thomson, John. (2010). What we learn along the way.
This article is about what a director can d to become better. The author wishes he had known what he does now, when he started. He says that you cannot do everything on your own, and you need to ask for help from other people. Also you need to trust the students to get their job done. Though students are used to having everything done for them, you must teach them how to be successful and work hard. You must also focus less on what you want to play, and more on what will help your students learn.
I agree with this article because a director must depend on other people as well as themselves, because one person cannot get everything done by themselves. If a director has students take responsibilities, the students are given a position of responsibility, and the director has more time to finish their work on charts, or drills. A director must also be prepared, and expect their students to be prepared. Also one must appreciate the custodians and secretaries, because they do the dirty work, and will be more willing to help you if you show your appreciation.
Music 23241
9/22/11
Campbell, Patricia. (2008). Musician & Teacher Chapter 3.
The article is about the importance of listening to music. There are many ways to play music, and to be truly musical you must listen first. There are three different ways of learning music, formally, informally, and unconsciously. Formal would be a teacher in school teaching a student how to play music. informally would be like a parent teaching their child something musically. unconsciously would be influences from culture. There are many ways to play music, and you don't always need to follow the notes written on a page, exactly. The formality of the music generally depends on what time period the music is from. The article explains how solfedge was created. The article gives a history of music from many different cultural backgrounds.
I have experienced all three forms of learning music. I have learned from a teacher in school how to read music, and play the French Horn. I have informally learned how to play chords on a guitar from my father. I have learned from culture, different songs, and musical rhythms. I have grown up with music all around me. My parents sing all the time, just because they want to, which influences me greatly in my love for music. I have learned from them, and from popular culture.
I agree with this article because I have experienced all of these forms of learning. Music is very important in culture, and it influences everyone. People learn from schools, family, and the culture of society. Schools are important for learning the math and technicalities behind music, which is important for understanding why people prefer certain music and sounds to others. This formal learning comes from a deep history which started with Gregorian chant. This form of learning is used by many of today's societies as a way for people to better understand music.
Informal learning can be found everywhere. This is when a parent, friend or neighbor help you learn something musically without getting detailed. An example would be your brother teaching you how to play the drums. There is no formal schooling, and you are being taught by someone you know personally. This is found in all cultures, and is a primary way of teaching, or learning music.
Unconscious learning is perhaps the most important form of learning. This learning happens without you realizing it. This is when the culture of your society effects what you know about music. An example of this would be a nursery rhyme that you learn as a child. There is no one directly teaching you how to sing the song, but you learn it, and are able to sing the song. Culture plays a large part in what kind of music we learn and how we learn it.
Adamson, David N. (2006). The business side of OMEA.
This article is about how the exhibits at OMEA conferences help you, and how you can help them. The article talks about the reasons the businesses come to show their products. The businesses are there, because they sell products that help music educators with their jobs. When a member of the OMEA finds a product they would like to buy, from an exhibit, they should tell the business that it was from the conference, so the business continues to go. These exhibits help the members of OMEA find the supplies they need to succeed, which are important to the organization.
I agree with this article because the exhibits help the businesses sell products they have. The companies are able to show OMEA members new products, and old products that could be useful. without the fair, the companies would have a hard time selling products, because consumers may not know the product exists. This exhibit helps the companies get their products known. It also provides feedback for the companies, which can help them improve in the future.
The consumers and members also benefit for these exhibits. The consumers are able to see what products are on the market, and where they can find them. If a band director needs something for their band, they need only walk around, and they will be able to find what they need, and find a high quality product. The products that are advertised at a convention may be something an OMEA member would not otherwise find.
Barton, Gary. (2009). Getting the most out of going to convention.
This article is about how to spend your time wisely at conventions. If you do not spend your time wisely, you will not learn anything valuable. You should plan to attend as many events as possible. You should attend workshops for all age groups regardless of what your specialty is, because you can always learn from what is above or below your specialty level. If there is a concert, you should attend because you can learn about the literature, the level of the children and it can inspire you. You should always have fun at conventions, and try to learn as much as possible.
I have been to only one convention in my college career. I went to as many workshops as possible, and I learned a lot. The workshops motivated me, and helped me realize what I needed to improve, and how I could improve myself. I attended the concert, and it was amazing. I was very impressed and I loved the music.
I agree with the author because he believes that if you do not learn something, then you did not go to enough events. There is so much to do at a convention, and it is so easy to learn new things. If you spend your time wisely, you can learn how to improve. The concert is a big part of the convention. The concert helps you hear and learn new literature, and how talented, or advanced a group needs to be to play it. It can inspire you to find music like the pieces played, or as challenging as what was played.
Thomson, John. (2010). What we learn along the way.
This article is about what a director can d to become better. The author wishes he had known what he does now, when he started. He says that you cannot do everything on your own, and you need to ask for help from other people. Also you need to trust the students to get their job done. Though students are used to having everything done for them, you must teach them how to be successful and work hard. You must also focus less on what you want to play, and more on what will help your students learn.
I agree with this article because a director must depend on other people as well as themselves, because one person cannot get everything done by themselves. If a director has students take responsibilities, the students are given a position of responsibility, and the director has more time to finish their work on charts, or drills. A director must also be prepared, and expect their students to be prepared. Also one must appreciate the custodians and secretaries, because they do the dirty work, and will be more willing to help you if you show your appreciation.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Readings #2
Annie Thiese
Music 23241
9/15/11
Eisner, Elliot W. (2003). Preparing for today and tomorrow
The article was about how the author feels about education today. The author feels very strongly that the schools are not teaching children what they need to succeed in life. Instead of focusing on test scores, the author suggests focusing on the individual students, and forming them into functioning humans in society. The author mentions a few ideas that would help students. The ideas the author has are to teach children judgement, critical thinking, meaningful literacy, collaboration, and service. These ideas, if taught to children, would help the children succeed in an ever changing world.
I had an English teacher in high school who taught us to always think critically. He believed that if students could not think for themselves, they would not be able to thrive in society. That teacher was excellent, and he made me think more than any other teacher I have had. Through that thinking, the students in his class were able to think differently than anyone else, and it became very helpful.
I agree with this author. Schools focus too much on test scores, and it is tearing society apart. When the students are trained to do well on tests, and that is all, they do not learn the essentials for when they grow up. All the student knows is how to do well on a test, not to think critically about life, or make decisions. This hinders the student and in doing so effects the future of society as well.
Society is controlled by the adults in it. Since the children are the future adults, they are the future of society. When the children are unable to think for themselves, or make decisions, or even support the other people in society, the society will become corrupted. The way the world is, is not set in stone, therefore when the future leaders of the society only know how to do well on tests, the society will slowly deteriorate.
The only way to stop the society from falling apart is to teach children what they need to know to make their own decisions and support the future society. Bringing in more classes that involve critical thinking, or collaboration, can help the society thrive. Unless the school systems change, and start teaching for the future of the students, the future of society will be full of people who know how to take a test.
Kantorski, Vincent J. (2005). Some characteristics of excellent teachers.
This article is about what makes a good teacher. The ideas in this article do not necessarily make a good teacher, but all good teachers seem to have all of the qualities discussed. The qualities that excellent teachers have are, knowledge of what they're teaching, passion for what they do, maintaining eye contact with students, listening to their students, uses humor appropriately, challenges students to succeed, is organized, and makes their students think. The author found that these were qualities that excellent teachers had. The author found this information by surveying students and researching.
I have had many excellent teachers through schooling. The teachers I have had stand out because of the ways they teach. They challenge their students, and make the students think for themselves. All of the outstanding teachers I have had, show these qualities in how they teach, and how they act.
I agree with the author because all of these traits help the teacher relate to the students. When a teacher challenges their student to succeed and makes them think, they are putting responsibility on the students. When a student is given a responsibility, they tend to succeed better than one with no responsibility. The responsibility gives the student a purpose, and causes them to care more about what needs to be done.
Students also like to feel like their important. When a teacher looks a student in the eyes, it shows that they are paying attention to that student, which makes the student feel important. Also when the student goes to their teacher with a problem and the teacher listens, they feel important. A bad teacher would not pay attention to their students, because they do not care, but a good teacher is teaching because they love students, and want to help any way they can.
The most important ideas an excellent teacher must have are to be organized, know the content area, and be passionate about the subject. If the teacher is not organized, then nothing will get done on time, and they let themselves down, and they let the children down. If a teacher knows very little about their content area, they are unable to teach it. You can only teach as much as you know. And finally, a teacher must be passionate about teaching their subject. A teacher who loves what they do, will never be boring, because they are eager to pass on their passion, and they want their students to enjoy their subject as much as they do.
Leonard, Mark. (2004). The qualities that make some band directors outstanding.
This article is about what makes band directors good. The author talks about successful directors, and what they did to become successful. Band directors will always meet challenges with parents, and schools and even students. The key to survival is to keep fighting for what you need. One prominent item in this article is how to treat the students. Students like discipline, and when you give it to them they respect you. A good director should know all of their students names, and have a professional personal relationship with each student.
My band director was always prepared. He knew what he wanted to get done, how to get it done, and when to get it done. He always showed respect to students, and knew everyone by name. He challenged his students by giving them responsibilities, and leadership positions.
I agree with this article because the author has good tips for becoming a future band director. One thing the author mentions that I agree with most is that new directors will face issues that they never expected. being a director is difficult especially in the first year at a school, because you have to start from scratch. The author warns that you must make small changes towards your final goal, or you will never make it. You cannot build a band program in a day.
The author says that you should know your students names, and respect them. When you know the names of your students, it shows that you care, and that you are happy to have them there. Students who are shown respect, will return the favor, and will respect you. When you put students in charge of leadership, it gives them a purpose. You must guide the student leaders though, or they will not know what is expected of them.
Students need discipline, and when it is given to them, they may fight it, but they appreciate it in the long run. if a student is acting up, you may find it hard to treat them with respect, but they will realize you care, if you continue to respect them. If you tell the students what you want to accomplish, and challenge them to make it happen in a fun way, they will be more than happy to help.
Music 23241
9/15/11
Eisner, Elliot W. (2003). Preparing for today and tomorrow
The article was about how the author feels about education today. The author feels very strongly that the schools are not teaching children what they need to succeed in life. Instead of focusing on test scores, the author suggests focusing on the individual students, and forming them into functioning humans in society. The author mentions a few ideas that would help students. The ideas the author has are to teach children judgement, critical thinking, meaningful literacy, collaboration, and service. These ideas, if taught to children, would help the children succeed in an ever changing world.
I had an English teacher in high school who taught us to always think critically. He believed that if students could not think for themselves, they would not be able to thrive in society. That teacher was excellent, and he made me think more than any other teacher I have had. Through that thinking, the students in his class were able to think differently than anyone else, and it became very helpful.
I agree with this author. Schools focus too much on test scores, and it is tearing society apart. When the students are trained to do well on tests, and that is all, they do not learn the essentials for when they grow up. All the student knows is how to do well on a test, not to think critically about life, or make decisions. This hinders the student and in doing so effects the future of society as well.
Society is controlled by the adults in it. Since the children are the future adults, they are the future of society. When the children are unable to think for themselves, or make decisions, or even support the other people in society, the society will become corrupted. The way the world is, is not set in stone, therefore when the future leaders of the society only know how to do well on tests, the society will slowly deteriorate.
The only way to stop the society from falling apart is to teach children what they need to know to make their own decisions and support the future society. Bringing in more classes that involve critical thinking, or collaboration, can help the society thrive. Unless the school systems change, and start teaching for the future of the students, the future of society will be full of people who know how to take a test.
Kantorski, Vincent J. (2005). Some characteristics of excellent teachers.
This article is about what makes a good teacher. The ideas in this article do not necessarily make a good teacher, but all good teachers seem to have all of the qualities discussed. The qualities that excellent teachers have are, knowledge of what they're teaching, passion for what they do, maintaining eye contact with students, listening to their students, uses humor appropriately, challenges students to succeed, is organized, and makes their students think. The author found that these were qualities that excellent teachers had. The author found this information by surveying students and researching.
I have had many excellent teachers through schooling. The teachers I have had stand out because of the ways they teach. They challenge their students, and make the students think for themselves. All of the outstanding teachers I have had, show these qualities in how they teach, and how they act.
I agree with the author because all of these traits help the teacher relate to the students. When a teacher challenges their student to succeed and makes them think, they are putting responsibility on the students. When a student is given a responsibility, they tend to succeed better than one with no responsibility. The responsibility gives the student a purpose, and causes them to care more about what needs to be done.
Students also like to feel like their important. When a teacher looks a student in the eyes, it shows that they are paying attention to that student, which makes the student feel important. Also when the student goes to their teacher with a problem and the teacher listens, they feel important. A bad teacher would not pay attention to their students, because they do not care, but a good teacher is teaching because they love students, and want to help any way they can.
The most important ideas an excellent teacher must have are to be organized, know the content area, and be passionate about the subject. If the teacher is not organized, then nothing will get done on time, and they let themselves down, and they let the children down. If a teacher knows very little about their content area, they are unable to teach it. You can only teach as much as you know. And finally, a teacher must be passionate about teaching their subject. A teacher who loves what they do, will never be boring, because they are eager to pass on their passion, and they want their students to enjoy their subject as much as they do.
Leonard, Mark. (2004). The qualities that make some band directors outstanding.
This article is about what makes band directors good. The author talks about successful directors, and what they did to become successful. Band directors will always meet challenges with parents, and schools and even students. The key to survival is to keep fighting for what you need. One prominent item in this article is how to treat the students. Students like discipline, and when you give it to them they respect you. A good director should know all of their students names, and have a professional personal relationship with each student.
My band director was always prepared. He knew what he wanted to get done, how to get it done, and when to get it done. He always showed respect to students, and knew everyone by name. He challenged his students by giving them responsibilities, and leadership positions.
I agree with this article because the author has good tips for becoming a future band director. One thing the author mentions that I agree with most is that new directors will face issues that they never expected. being a director is difficult especially in the first year at a school, because you have to start from scratch. The author warns that you must make small changes towards your final goal, or you will never make it. You cannot build a band program in a day.
The author says that you should know your students names, and respect them. When you know the names of your students, it shows that you care, and that you are happy to have them there. Students who are shown respect, will return the favor, and will respect you. When you put students in charge of leadership, it gives them a purpose. You must guide the student leaders though, or they will not know what is expected of them.
Students need discipline, and when it is given to them, they may fight it, but they appreciate it in the long run. if a student is acting up, you may find it hard to treat them with respect, but they will realize you care, if you continue to respect them. If you tell the students what you want to accomplish, and challenge them to make it happen in a fun way, they will be more than happy to help.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Readings #1
Annie Thiese
Music 23241
9/8/11
Bianco, Robert S. (1974). Ohio's first school band contest.
Fostoria Ohio hosted the first ohio band contest in 1924. The citizens of Fostoria decorated the city to welcome the eight secondary bands that came to take part in the contest. For the contest, all bands were required to play three things: a march to warm up the band, an assigned composition, and a musical composition chosen from a list of twenty. All but one of the eight bands competed and were judged. On the last day of the contest, the bands were told the winner of the contest. The winner was The Fostoria High School Boy's Band, and the director, John W. Wainwright, was given a new trumpet.
Sanders, Paul D. (2001). Important influences on the introduction of music education in ohio
This article is about the struggle that it took to bring music education into Ohio. The Western Literary Institute played a large role in bringing music education into Ohio. The article talks about a man named William Nixon, who spoke at a Western Literacy Institute meeting. Nixon discussed that music had a good effect on studies, and that a group of ladies in Ireland did better in their other classes if they were involved in music. Altogether the article was about how music education became part of Ohio, and what Ohio teaches.
Campbell, Patricia. (2008). Musician and teacher. Chapter 1
This chapter is about becoming a music educator, and why you should. Going into music, you can learn to do many things, with the basics you have. If music is something you are passionate about, you have an exciting career before you. Many people want to be music educators, for different reasons, and none are more important than others.
I have had experiences in my life which have collectively made me passionate about music. The passion I have can help me greatly in the profession, because it is something I love to do. I hope to pass on my passion to others, through teaching. Being a music teacher means not only teaching your main focus, but also all of the other concepts of music.
I agree with this article, because there are many forms of music, and they are all connected. If one person knows how to read notes, and play them on an instrument, they can also read notes and sing them. To teach music one must be good at all types of music, and should be able to teach under any genre of music.
Campbell, Patricia. (2008). Musician and teacher. Chapter 2
This article is about the need for music. A music teacher will need to be able to defend music education if their school system wants to shut down the program. Music is cultural and can be passed down to younger generations. It is the job of a music educator to inspire the students, and help them find a passion for music. All through history music has been seen as one of the most important things to humans.
Music is and always has been important to me. I would like to become a teacher to spread my passion to the children I will teach. Early civilizations valued culture highly, and through that music was seen as very important. Music effects everyone, and helps people realize who they are as a person, and what they have a passion for.
Music 23241
9/8/11
Bianco, Robert S. (1974). Ohio's first school band contest.
Fostoria Ohio hosted the first ohio band contest in 1924. The citizens of Fostoria decorated the city to welcome the eight secondary bands that came to take part in the contest. For the contest, all bands were required to play three things: a march to warm up the band, an assigned composition, and a musical composition chosen from a list of twenty. All but one of the eight bands competed and were judged. On the last day of the contest, the bands were told the winner of the contest. The winner was The Fostoria High School Boy's Band, and the director, John W. Wainwright, was given a new trumpet.
Sanders, Paul D. (2001). Important influences on the introduction of music education in ohio
This article is about the struggle that it took to bring music education into Ohio. The Western Literary Institute played a large role in bringing music education into Ohio. The article talks about a man named William Nixon, who spoke at a Western Literacy Institute meeting. Nixon discussed that music had a good effect on studies, and that a group of ladies in Ireland did better in their other classes if they were involved in music. Altogether the article was about how music education became part of Ohio, and what Ohio teaches.
Campbell, Patricia. (2008). Musician and teacher. Chapter 1
This chapter is about becoming a music educator, and why you should. Going into music, you can learn to do many things, with the basics you have. If music is something you are passionate about, you have an exciting career before you. Many people want to be music educators, for different reasons, and none are more important than others.
I have had experiences in my life which have collectively made me passionate about music. The passion I have can help me greatly in the profession, because it is something I love to do. I hope to pass on my passion to others, through teaching. Being a music teacher means not only teaching your main focus, but also all of the other concepts of music.
I agree with this article, because there are many forms of music, and they are all connected. If one person knows how to read notes, and play them on an instrument, they can also read notes and sing them. To teach music one must be good at all types of music, and should be able to teach under any genre of music.
Campbell, Patricia. (2008). Musician and teacher. Chapter 2
This article is about the need for music. A music teacher will need to be able to defend music education if their school system wants to shut down the program. Music is cultural and can be passed down to younger generations. It is the job of a music educator to inspire the students, and help them find a passion for music. All through history music has been seen as one of the most important things to humans.
Music is and always has been important to me. I would like to become a teacher to spread my passion to the children I will teach. Early civilizations valued culture highly, and through that music was seen as very important. Music effects everyone, and helps people realize who they are as a person, and what they have a passion for.
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