Hayslett

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

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BlackBoard and Text Readings

Submitted by:  Emily Young

Submitted for: Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, lecturer

Date: October 6, 2011

Hayslett, Dennis J.  Applying the national standards in school band programs.

Pages 22-26.

            In this article, Hayslett suggests several ways that music teachers can incorporate national standards into the band classroom.  These activities teach things like notation, improvisation, composing, and reading.  There are some activities that incorporate other school subjects such as English and Art.  Doing activities like these can create a more fun environment for the students to learn in.

            With the passage of the “No Child Left Behind” act in 2001, most educational standards are created by the state.  However, schools still have to pass national standards of achievement as well.  I never got the impression that the standards for the arts were as strict as other subjects.  This is probably because there is no standardized test in art or music.  With music teachers being so busy planning performances and adjudicated events, it can be quite hard to fit national standards into their lesson plans

            The standards are put in place for a reason.  Even if we do not like them, we must find a way to teach them in our classrooms.  Doing so will keep the administrators happy, which will make our jobs more enjoyable. I love the idea of using poems from English class to show the value of dynamics.  This is a great way to make a connection between music and the other curricular classes.