In this article, the author asks music educators to imagine their band students being able to identify the melody of a piece as it jumps among sections after playing it just a few times. How about recognizing harmonic modulation, or... more
The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes, communication, and opportunities provided by music teachers to encourage consideration of the music teaching profession. Survey participants ( N = 436) were music educators from the... more
An effective assessment process can improve student performance, guide instructional decisions, and advocate for a music program. Strategies include designing and administering reliable and valid measures of student learning and using... more
Frederick Burrack is an assistant professor of music education at Kansas State Unviersity in Manhattan. E-mail: fburrack@ksu.edu Carla Maltas is an assistant professor of music education at Central Missouri State University in... more
A major factor shaping educational assessment in higher education has been public and political demand for accountability, which often focuses on improving efficiency and effectiveness. This chapter provides a historical background of... more
W he nHhen we select literature to study and perform in band, we may inadvertently miss opportunities for enhancing our students' understanding of the music. One such opportunity involves collaboration with other disciplines. The... more