PRAXIS 5113 MUSIC CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE STUDY GUIDE 2026 CORE
THEORY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW
◉ Compare and contrast career opportunities for musicians in
classical performance and popular music performance
Answer: Classical: symphony orchestra, concert bands, and operas.
Popular: theaters, house band, etc. both: semi/permanent gigs,
gigs/one time performance, teaching, union resources
◉ Describe factors that affect student participation in a school music
program
Answer: Poverty, hunger, physical and emotional abuse, and chronic
illness
◉ Describe the basic administrative duties involved in running a
music program
Answer: Budgeting, bookkeeping, scheduling, etc.
◉ Discuss techniques for meaningful parent-teacher conferences
emphasizing two-way communication
,Answer: Providing opportunities for dialogue, flexibility, and an
open and receptive attitude
◉ Discuss the practical advantages of collaborating with colleagues
in terms of implementing a music curriculum
Answer: Learning from other's experiences, connecting with other
subjects, and collaborating with librarians.
◉ Describe the utilitarian approach to the philosophy of music
education
Answer: Good character, civic responsibility, cultural awareness, and
quality of nobility
◉ Describe the various job opportunities within Music technology
and knowledge and skills needed
Answer: Audio equipment technicians, sound engineers, recording
engineers Internet publishing, multimedia production, music
software design, music hardware design, cd audio production, sound
design, computer-based education and training, and music
publishing
◉ Describe the career opportunities in performing arts medicine
Answer: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy,
psychological services, or other forms of arts special-specific
rehabilitation
, ◉ Describe the knowledge and skills needed to become a music
therapist
Answer: Studying music, psychology, the biological social, behavioral
sciences, and disabilities. They also need to assist client needs,
develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate and document
clinical changes with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
◉ Describe the preparatory education and training necessary for a
career in music business, and list example job titles
Answer: Music business major, artist manager, booking agent,
business manager, recording studio owner, music publisher, Internet
marketing specialist, media promotion specialist, concert or event
promoter, arts and entertainment writer, publicist, production
manager, recording studio manager, artist and repertoire scout,
account executive, finance assistant, artist liaison, tour manager,
booking agent, independent radio promoter, and music listening
supervisor.
◉ Describe the preparatory education and training necessary for a
career in music education
Answer: A minimum of a bachelors degree in music education, with
the proper state teaching certification. To teach in a college,
conservatory, or University settings, the person should aim for a
doctorate or terminal degree.
KNOWLEDGE STUDY GUIDE 2026 CORE
THEORY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW
◉ Compare and contrast career opportunities for musicians in
classical performance and popular music performance
Answer: Classical: symphony orchestra, concert bands, and operas.
Popular: theaters, house band, etc. both: semi/permanent gigs,
gigs/one time performance, teaching, union resources
◉ Describe factors that affect student participation in a school music
program
Answer: Poverty, hunger, physical and emotional abuse, and chronic
illness
◉ Describe the basic administrative duties involved in running a
music program
Answer: Budgeting, bookkeeping, scheduling, etc.
◉ Discuss techniques for meaningful parent-teacher conferences
emphasizing two-way communication
,Answer: Providing opportunities for dialogue, flexibility, and an
open and receptive attitude
◉ Discuss the practical advantages of collaborating with colleagues
in terms of implementing a music curriculum
Answer: Learning from other's experiences, connecting with other
subjects, and collaborating with librarians.
◉ Describe the utilitarian approach to the philosophy of music
education
Answer: Good character, civic responsibility, cultural awareness, and
quality of nobility
◉ Describe the various job opportunities within Music technology
and knowledge and skills needed
Answer: Audio equipment technicians, sound engineers, recording
engineers Internet publishing, multimedia production, music
software design, music hardware design, cd audio production, sound
design, computer-based education and training, and music
publishing
◉ Describe the career opportunities in performing arts medicine
Answer: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy,
psychological services, or other forms of arts special-specific
rehabilitation
, ◉ Describe the knowledge and skills needed to become a music
therapist
Answer: Studying music, psychology, the biological social, behavioral
sciences, and disabilities. They also need to assist client needs,
develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate and document
clinical changes with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
◉ Describe the preparatory education and training necessary for a
career in music business, and list example job titles
Answer: Music business major, artist manager, booking agent,
business manager, recording studio owner, music publisher, Internet
marketing specialist, media promotion specialist, concert or event
promoter, arts and entertainment writer, publicist, production
manager, recording studio manager, artist and repertoire scout,
account executive, finance assistant, artist liaison, tour manager,
booking agent, independent radio promoter, and music listening
supervisor.
◉ Describe the preparatory education and training necessary for a
career in music education
Answer: A minimum of a bachelors degree in music education, with
the proper state teaching certification. To teach in a college,
conservatory, or University settings, the person should aim for a
doctorate or terminal degree.
