Model Music Programs: Ideas for Everyone presents practical applications from the selected programs, as well as the best of the rest of the applicants, to share with all music educators. Learn how creative music teachers have built successful music programs in categories such as obtaining outside funding, partnering with the community, serving students with special needs, multicultural and interdisciplinary learning, and collaborating with professionals. In addition, use the wealth of resources to replicate the successful aspects of the model programs.In a nationwide search for model music programs, MENC judges selected twelve programs for special recognition. Model Music Programs: Ideas for Everyone showcases the selected programs in four categories: technology, interdisciplinary and multicultural learning, music for all, and standards-based learning. See how each selected program handles resources, scheduling, facilities, community and booster club support, as well as budget and school administration support.Model Music Programs: Ideas for Everyone also examines characteristics that contributed to the success of the model programs: adequate resources, universality, exemplary personnel, strong community ties, and a clear creative vision.
Chapter 1 Introduction: What This Book Is AboutChapter 2 Technology and Music EducationChapter 3 Learning from Each Other: Interdisciplinary Learning and Cultural MusicChapter 4 Music for AllChapter 5 Standards-Based ProgramsChapter 6 The Big PictureChapter 7 Practical ApplicationsChapter 8 Other Programs
Model Music Programs: Ideas for Everyone offers a wealth of ideas and informational resources for music educators in exceptionally diverse economic, cultural, and demographic settings. The book is a valuable gift from the teacher-leaders who shared their educational successes and truly exemplifies one of the great strengths of our profession—learning from each other.