The Call Of Music Education

Many schools around the country are cutting their music program because of budget cuts in their counties. The arts for some reason are always the first to be cut; apparently the school doesn’t think they are essential to their students learning. Schools try to focus on the more important academic classes because of the high testing standards they must now meet. (Nesoff 2003) This is not just happening in poor school districts it is happening in large districts across the country including magnet schools for the arts: “When Albert Margolis and his wife attended the final music program for their son's kindergarten class in May, they were shocked when a teacher stood up after the performance and

Across the United States many elementary school music classrooms are filled with simple and popular tunes such as Hot Cross Buns and The Ode to Joy, played on the recorder, while high school students may be playing collegiate or professional pieces of music such as Armenian Dances and Carmen Suites. I have been very fortunate to have gone on the journey of progressing through different music education programs within Fairfax County Public Schools. If I was never exposed to music while in elementary school I might not have ever found one of my greatest passions or been able to create such fond and unforgettable memories. While music education programs across the country appear large and strong, many schools are beginning to experience budget reductions. As a result, music is often the very first component of a school 's curriculum or programs to be cut or significantly reduced, but I believe this is not the right course of action. It is important to preserve and promote music education in public schools because of the proven cognitive, character,and academic benefits for students.

INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE Your Name: Mark McDonald COMS 101 Date Due: 4/27/15 Organization: Topical pattern organization Audience analysis: I will be presenting this speech to an audience of three college age adults that are all Caucasian and attend Liberty. They are two females and one male.

For the Arts Making activity the main resource I used was Chapter 9- Music from Delivering Authentic Arts Education by Judith Dinham. The pages on making a percussion instrument gave me ideas on what instrument to create, the materials I would need and the procedure to create it. Also, the section on musical elements allowed me to understand the different aspects of singing and making music which improved my technique and enhanced my performance. In addition, I watched a few videos by singer, songwriter and singing teacher Jules Rendell. These taught me how to make the most of my voice and gave me some tips on how to improve my vocals; thus, improving my overall performance.

Then when I’m done student teaching I will be the teacher probably in high school”. She wanted me to really know that the whole reason why she really got into music was her father, sister and old music teachers. They all have shown her so much about music and she only wants to give back to future kids that was given to her. While growing up McKensi said her sister started getting into music and she’s really the reason why she started having an interest in music. Her dad had a big part in picking this major also because throughout the day her dad would sing every moment. There was never a time he wouldn’t sing. Her old music teacher just inspired her to take what they taught her about music and give it back to other generations. McKensi’s old music teacher made her understand music in a way that she understood it to the point she wants to make students in the future be the best they can

Since I was a kid, I have been surrounded by music and have therefore always had an interest in it. I have never been one of those people who have their hearts set on a particular career, but I think a music education career would be able to accommodate most of my personal criteria. The starting wage for a music educator depends on the level of music being taught. At a high school level, the average pay is $56,310 while a postsecondary level is around $70,790 a year (United States). The schedule of my job is very important to me, and I have always wanted a career with my summers free so I can continue to commercial fish in Alaska. I have grown up fishing commercially my whole life, and I know that is something I want to continue doing. A school in a town located close to the mountains would be ideal. Benefits such as retirement vary from state to state and would therefore play a factor in where I would want to be located. Job security would depend on how well I performed as a teacher, and because I have a passion for music, I do not think it would be a problem.

This philosophy essay will focus on the current state of music education within secondary schools across Australia, choosing to address the particular issue of student access to appropriate levels of information, communication and technology interfaces (ICT’s) within the classroom, and the supporting role they play in music education. Secondary students do not always have equal opportunities and miss out on music participation due to conditions surrounding music provision – e.g. due to a “crowded curriculum” (too many cross-curricular activities and subjects), the impact of other subjects, lack of confidence among music teachers and shortage of resources (Hoegh-Guldberg, 2013). This essay explores how the current lack of availability and use of ICT’s for music education purposes, as well as the general lack of music technology resources and facilities can have a detrimental effect on student learning, or lack there-of. If students do not have access to the level of technology and support that they need to adhere to certain technological requirements in the Australian Curriculum, then they are deprived of the full benefit of teaching and learning in a modern technological era.

I plan to be a music education major and teach a High School band. I want to do this career because I want to teach others what I am so passionate about and maybe even help them become more passionate about it as well. Something I've also noticed is that not only am I good at it, but, I like helping people and helping them understand anything that I know. I believe I do pretty well as a leader in my section, I taught them a lot and helped them reach a higher potential.

Few would argue against the idea that we educate ourselves and our society so that we have adequate means with which to understand and interact with elements of the world around us. Subjects such as mathematics, language, history, and the hard sciences are granted immediate and unquestioned legitimacy in our schools, and with good reason. We encounter each of these elements of our lives on a daily basis. We need to have an understanding of these disciplines in order to interact with them, otherwise they are meaningless to us. I submit that the same can be said for the fundamental concepts of music. Music is something that we encounter in our society every day. It surrounds us. Indeed

Elementary schools around the country are starting to cut out music education. Fortunately, there are many schools that still recognize the importance of music education. Malinda Williams is a teacher at the Baldwin Hills Elementary School. She is also a fan of Motown Classics. The Jackson 5 was one of the most popular groups during the Motown era.

Unbelievably, the loud outgoing girl I am today is the product of my parents forcing me into theatre classes when I was six. Additionally, years of teaching and directing at local children’s theatres only fueled my desires to teach further. I want to help children in the way that my previous mentors helped me, and the best way for me to do that is through music. I want to inspire, to influence, and to foster a love of music in all. Furthermore, it is my goal to one day bring music to underprivileged communities to allow equal access to the arts. I am fortunate enough to live in a community was many scholarships and grants that allow me to participate in numerous classes and shows. Many people do not have this opportunity, and it is my hope to one provide everyone with equal access to the arts, who will in turn use these skills to better

While the United States is only experimenting with Arts based schools, countries around the world have been using Arts based curricula for years with overwhelming academic success (Oddleifson: 1989). Music instruction is described as a powerful tool that educators can use to promote academic achievement and mental discipline. As she further continues, Music is more than learning to sing and play an instrument, more than entertaining or pleasing the audience, more than a pleasant diversion or recreation. Music is a science, a mental discipline, it is an art. It has a mathematical foundation and above all it is a physical activity. (Joyce Kelstroom 98:41) As this subject is defined, it incorporates all the other disciplines that students learn at school, why then do we lack Music program in our schools?

The stigma associated with pursuing an education in the musical arts affects the decision of many musicians nationwide. The appeal of guaranteed financial and career stability of STEM and other paths of high demand jobs is very difficult to pass up, even by the most dedicated musicians. Then, the input and advice of outsiders come into play. These onlookers not only encourage study of the hard sciences and a foolproof path to success via university, but they also totally and blatantly discourage and belittle the intelligence, rationality and integrity of not just the paths of musicians, but all liberal artists. Don’t you want to make money? What do you mean you won’t have internships, don’t you want a job? How are you going to survive? This blitzkrieg of questioning and doubt, though theoretically peripheral to the bigger picture, is reasonably common, however, severely unjustified. Pursuing a formal college education in music is easily one of the best things you could do for yourself, regardless of whether or not this is the career path of your choosing. As a student of formal music education, you are actually being trained in more real world skills than most other majors, which will prepare you for many careers, making you stand-out amongst the masses. Being a music major, you learn more than just music, you learn problem-solving skills, how to communicate and collaborate, and how to overcome failure, which are all essential skills to have as a professional in today’s day

It is important to understand how music education advocacy was started and how it has changed over the years. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, of New York is quoted saying the following about music education: “Knowledge is a form of capital, much of it formed by government investment in education...Politics has become a process that deliberately seeks to affect such outcomes as who thinks what, who feels how" (Mark). The significance of Moynihan’s statement set the foundation of music education advocacy in terms of a political standpoint. Mark also hits on the topic that Music Education should have it’s own advocate. By, having an individual advocate, they can better explain the importance of music education to the general public and policy makers.

“Education- should enhance understanding of the world, of oneself, and of one’s own experience” (Kelly 2009). What is important about music education? There are many important aspects in music education like pedagogy and performance. For me, music education is about letting the students express themselves. Having the ability to give an idea or to vent is a vital tool in today’s society. This concept influences music because expression is not only in how to connect a phrase, but also how to tell a story. With my time in college, Dr. Joseph Frye will always tell me to tell a story with music. He will also ask me what I want to feel after playing a piece. This is what I believe is important in music education.