MUSIC 23241: MUSIC TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, Assistant Professor
Kent State University School of Music
Fall, 2011
CRN: 200910 – Section number: 001 – Class Days: TR 7:45a – 8:35 am - Classroom: SOM E202
Office: Band Office - 330.672.2965 - Telephone: 330.672.2965 (Kent Campus) - E-mail: mneiman@kent.edu
Office Hours: TR 9:00 – 9:55 am (Additional hours available by appointment)
BlackBoard and Text Readings
Submitted by: Emily Young
Submitted for: Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, lecturer
Date: September 8,2011
Campbell, Patricia S. (2008). Great minds on music and education.
Musician & Teacher, Pages 16-39.
As Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, “Great music, great literature, great art, and the wonders of science are, and should be, open to all.” Music educators often face the challenge of convincing administrators, colleagues, and community members of the importance of teaching music in public education systems. In the second chapter of Musician & Teacher, Campbell illustrates how education in music has been found to be important all over the world as far back as Ancient Greece and Rome. She mentions several leaders of politics, religion, and sciences who knew of the importance of music education. Every teacher of music has their own style and method of teaching music to their students.
Music and the arts play huge role in the education of young people. Between school work, chores, family, and all other troubles of being young, having some sort of creative outlet is absolutely necessary. Some studies have shown that students who study music do better in other school subjects. Outstanding teachers of music can instill hope, inspiration, and confidence in their students. Without music and art in public schools, the students would surely suffer greatly.
Being involved in music in high school had a huge impact on my entire high school experience. Singing in the choir every day was fun and stress relieving. My choir director was one of the few teachers that I felt I could open up to. He was always very encouraging and helpful. The choir room became a fun and open environment that I loved to be in. Without choir and music classes in high school, I could not possibly be as driven as I am today .
Excellent relation of the text to your personal experiences! Now, in your second paragraph you are making some great assertions and points. Would you say this is the reaction portion of your submission? In this, would you say you agree with the author's points?
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