Reimer

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

Office Hours: TR 9:00 – 9:55 am (Additional hours available by appointment)

Blackboard and Text Readings

Submitted by:

Katie LeMaster

Submitted for:

Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, lecturer

Date: October 13, 2011

Reimer, Bennett. (2004). Reconceiving the Standards and the School Music program.

Music education journal, Volume Number 91, (1), Pages 33-36

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Summary of the Article: Music instruction generally consists of general music classes up to middle school and then through middle and high school music is an elective. The publishing of the National Standards of music education changed the curriculum in schools. We have to advocate not only for funds for our programs but also for support from the community. General music takes into account all the ways that people express themselves. A good general music teacher will foster diversity.

Personal statements: This article have me a better idea about the standards in music education. It also showed me that you have to advocate for more than just money for your school system. You have to get the parents support too. I believe that diversity is a part of playing in a band or orchestra.

I agree with this article. I agree that the band program has diversity. And I also agree that changing what it taught is going to change the band program. I agree that no ones going to help to fund raise the money for your program. No one will know better why you need all the new equipment besides you.