Author: Eason, B J. A., and Johnson, C.M.

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Media Type: Report

Summary:

The purpose of this paper is to establish a benchmark—a picture of students who have been enrolled in middle and high school music and the potential impact of music study on student engagement and academic achievement. Subsequent research and evaluation studies will help us to learn more about music and student learning and achievement and ascertain strengths of the Music Makes Us initiative and areas needing adjustment.

Abstract:

Launched in Fall 2012, the vision of Music Makes Us is for all Kindergarten through Grade 12 students in Metro Nashville Public Schools to have equitable access to opportunities for participation in high-quality traditional and contemporary music instruction that is standards-based and sequential, taught by highly qualified music educators, and enhanced by a network of music professionals, music industry and community based organizations from the Nashville community and beyond. The theory of change is a simple one: To have a world-class music education program we must 1) engage more students in music; 2) reflect our culturally- and ethnically-diverse community where over 120 different languages are spoken; 3) restore and strengthen the legacy programs in chorus, band and orchestra; and 4) excite students around new and emerging music technologies.

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Categories: Arts Education