PEDAGOGY PROFESSIONAL ISSUES AND
TECHNOLOGY MUSIC PRAXIS 5113 EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ 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.
◍ Describe the Suzuki Method and its impact on modern music
education . Answer: Mother tongue approach, gain instrument
competence, then learn to read notation.
◍ Summarize the music philosophy of Bennett Reimer . Answer: Merit
of music: connecting people to feelings, performance should not be
focused, aesthetic philosophy.
◍ Describe the aesthetic approach to the philosophy of music education
. Answer: Scholars argued that many ought to be studied in and for
TECHNOLOGY MUSIC PRAXIS 5113 EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ 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.
◍ Describe the Suzuki Method and its impact on modern music
education . Answer: Mother tongue approach, gain instrument
competence, then learn to read notation.
◍ Summarize the music philosophy of Bennett Reimer . Answer: Merit
of music: connecting people to feelings, performance should not be
focused, aesthetic philosophy.
◍ Describe the aesthetic approach to the philosophy of music education
. Answer: Scholars argued that many ought to be studied in and for
