Students of all ages can learn to think like artists! Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of
Visual Arts Education changed the conversation about quality arts education. Now this new …

This article explores a comprehensive, student-centered alternative to traditional ensemble
instruction with the goal of promoting better opportunities for musical independence and …

This article explores how choral music educators can facilitate access to meaningful music
experiences for all students in their schools. In a changing landscape that honors equity and …

As Music Educators Journal celebrates its centennial, it is appropriate to look back over the
past century to see how advocacy in music education has evolved. Of the more than 200 …

The purpose of this intrinsic case study was to explore the perceptions and beliefs about
personal musicianship and music-making of 8-to 12-year-old children ('tweens') in …

For many music teachers faced with developing a middle school general music class, the
possibilities for both musical content and pedagogical implementation may seem endless …

Abstract Teachers, students, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders use a variety of
criteria to evaluate music teachers and school music programs. Some metrics relate to the …

General music teachers might be faced with formal performance expectations placed on
them by administrators. While performance expectations are common in performance-based …

In response to the blurred boundaries and hybrid identities that define contemporary
landscapes, the field of music education can benefit from the perspectives of individuals who …

The goal of this thesis was to gain insight into the perceptions and expectations of
audiences in relation to elementary school dance education curriculum and its …