Pedagogy, Professional Issues, and
Technology Music Praxis 5113
Discuss the advantage of intrinsic motivation in the class - answer Students will find
satisfaction in activity at completion of a task.
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 - answerLearning from other's experiences,
connecting with other subjects, and collaborating with librarians.
Describe the utilitarian approach to the philosophy of music education - answerGood
character, civic responsibility, cultural awareness, and quality of nobility
Describe the various job opportunities within Music technology and knowledge and skills
needed - answerAudio 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 - answerPhysical 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 -
answerStudying 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 - answerMusic 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 - answerA 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 - answerMother
tongue approach, gain instrument competence, then learn to read notation.
Summarize the music philosophy of Bennett Reimer - answerMerit of music: connecting
people to feelings, performance should not be focused, aesthetic philosophy.
Describe the aesthetic approach to the philosophy of music education - answerScholars
argued that many ought to be studied in and for itself; only through music and the arts
can students develop the sensitivity, feeling, and symbolic communication represented
by musical understanding
Describe the benefit of getting involved in IEP's for students with special needs -
answerThe more the student can engage in musical development
Discuss the recent trend of student-led parent-teacher conferences - answerStudents
gain accountability for their educational development, awareness of the importance of
open communication, and leadership skills, among other benefits.
Describe the Orff-Schulwerk method and its impact on modern music education -
answerHe believed that music should be actively experienced and is best learned
through a child's natural tendency to play.
Describe the three domains of learning according to blooms taxonomy of learning as
related to music education - answerCognitive- knowledge, affective- values, and
psychomotor- physical
Describe cost effective ways of publicizing music programs and events - answerSocial
media, small flyers, parent committee, and announcer
Technology Music Praxis 5113
Discuss the advantage of intrinsic motivation in the class - answer Students will find
satisfaction in activity at completion of a task.
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 - answerLearning from other's experiences,
connecting with other subjects, and collaborating with librarians.
Describe the utilitarian approach to the philosophy of music education - answerGood
character, civic responsibility, cultural awareness, and quality of nobility
Describe the various job opportunities within Music technology and knowledge and skills
needed - answerAudio 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 - answerPhysical 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 -
answerStudying 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 - answerMusic 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 - answerA 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 - answerMother
tongue approach, gain instrument competence, then learn to read notation.
Summarize the music philosophy of Bennett Reimer - answerMerit of music: connecting
people to feelings, performance should not be focused, aesthetic philosophy.
Describe the aesthetic approach to the philosophy of music education - answerScholars
argued that many ought to be studied in and for itself; only through music and the arts
can students develop the sensitivity, feeling, and symbolic communication represented
by musical understanding
Describe the benefit of getting involved in IEP's for students with special needs -
answerThe more the student can engage in musical development
Discuss the recent trend of student-led parent-teacher conferences - answerStudents
gain accountability for their educational development, awareness of the importance of
open communication, and leadership skills, among other benefits.
Describe the Orff-Schulwerk method and its impact on modern music education -
answerHe believed that music should be actively experienced and is best learned
through a child's natural tendency to play.
Describe the three domains of learning according to blooms taxonomy of learning as
related to music education - answerCognitive- knowledge, affective- values, and
psychomotor- physical
Describe cost effective ways of publicizing music programs and events - answerSocial
media, small flyers, parent committee, and announcer
