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Keywords
School music--Instruction and study;
Abstract
Junior high General Music courses vary considerably in regards to the activities and learning experiences which take place-in them. The goals for the classes, teacher backgrounds, and scheduling practices also vary from one school to another. The purpose of this study is to see if there is agreement among selected writers regarding the goals of the junior high General Music course. ·The purpose is also to see if these writers provide guides or directions which can be used by individual teachers when establishing the goals for their classroom situations. Sources for this study were selected from theses, books, and related literature dealing with the junior high General Music course. Sources were chosen from those found in the University of Northern Iowa library and those available for purchase with attention given to recency and the reputation of the authors. Many arguments in the past which attempt to justify music education have been functionally oriented. There is increased emphasis on the esthetic value of music and developing the musical sensitivity of the student. Whereas writers in the field do not agree as to the specific goals, there are points of agreement which give direction to the individual teacher when formulating goals for his own classes. The General Music course should be designed for all of the students in the class, keeping in mind their mental, physical, and emotional development as well as their musical background. The many possible activities center around producing music by singing and playing, listening to music, and creating music by composing techniques. These activities should have as their basic goal the development of future consumers of music. In addition to the emphasis placed on the organization and content of the General Music course, many writers stress the importance of the well-prepared and enthusiastic teacher.
Year of Submission
1971
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
School of Music
First Advisor
John W. Mitchell
Second Advisor
Leslie W. Hale
Third Advisor
Myron E. Russell
Date Original
1971
Object Description
1 PDF file (48 leaves)
Copyright
©1971 Keith Alan Haan
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Haan, Keith Alan, "A Search for Goals in Selected Writings on General Music in the Junior High" (1971). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 2808.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/2808
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