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Matthew Clauhs; Beatrice B. Olesko; Martina Vasil – Music Educators Journal, 2024
Modern band programs have spread throughout the United States to create learner-centered and culturally affirming school music experiences for children. The four key concepts of modern band, (1) approximation and scaffolding, (2) decision-making, (3) iconic notation, and (4) culturally sustaining (music education), are congruent with many…
Descriptors: Music Education, Elementary Schools, Musicians, Music Activities
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Martina Vasil; David Dockan – Music Educators Journal, 2023
One way to build a comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable music education is through the inclusion of popular music in curricula. However, it can be challenging for teachers to bring popular music into the classroom for many reasons. We suggest that since many teachers are educated in the Orff Schulwerk approach, this can be one way to teach…
Descriptors: Music Education, Teaching Methods, Faculty Development, Elementary School Curriculum
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Martina Vasil – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2024
The purpose of this collective case study was to examine how four elementary music teachers (from different U.S. regions) integrated modern band into their curricula. Data included semi-structured interviews, videos, emails, and a researcher journal. Teachers integrated modern band to improve student "buy-in" and to gain instruments. All…
Descriptors: Music Teachers, Integrated Curriculum, Music Education, Musicians