Music Teacher Questionnaire

In preparation for the Dallas 2000 Teachers Convention, a questionnaire was

mailed to many music teachers regarding topics that might be addressed at these
meetings. The idea of gathering helpful responses from all the music teachers at
the convention seemed like a golden opportunity.
We invite all Adventist music teachers to participate, by completing any area of
the following questionnaire where you feel your insight might be helpful to
someone else. There are two ways to return it:
SNAIL MAIL
1. Print this questionnaire out. Either print it from your browser, or download
Music Teacher Questionnaire.pdf Your computer needs Acrobat Reader to do
this download free [put in button here Jonathan]. The pdf format is preferred,
as it will print without the webpage extra information.
2. Type or write in any/all responses requested.
3. Mail to: Ron Russell
Mid-America Union Office of Education
P.O. Box 6128
Lincoln, NE 68506
EMAIL
1. Copy this form. With a PC using Windows, this can be done as follows:
Block the entire form by clicking your mouse at the top of the form, then hold it
down and drag the mouse to the bottom to highlight all text. Then depress the
Ctrl and C keys. The text will remain on the screen, but will be saved until
you drop it into a new document.
2. Open an email to eengen@esu10.org. Click this email address and it should
open your email program with the number in the address line. Type MUSIC
TEACHER QUESITONNAIRE in the subject line. Click in the message area.
Then depress the Ctrl and V and the questionnaire should be copied in.
3. Complete the form in your email message area, and send it off.

Thank you for participating!

Music Teacher Questionnaire

1.

In grades K-8, how do you arrive at a music grade?

2.

Does your school give one grade for all music? (band, choir, small
groups, etc.

3.

In grades 9-12, how do you arrive at a music grade for choir? Band?
Small group? Instrumental lessons? Voice lessons?

4.

How are you evaluated? Do you feel this is effective?

5.

Do you have any ideas that might be helpful regarding music teacher
evaluation?

6.

What determines the content of your music classes?

7.

Do you use a textbook in your music class? Please name and give a
brief critique.

8.

Do you use the NAD pamphlet Typical Course of Study for Seventh-day
Adventist Schools in deciding what should be included in your music
classes?

9.

Where can a person get a list of quality sacred music for instrumental
and vocal students?

10.

How does one teach to be a pro at both band and choir?

11.

Is it important to be a pro at both?

12.

What are some strategies to increase and retain group members in band,
choir, bells, etc.?

13.

What strategies do you use to recruit males to your organizations?

14.

What can a teacher do to avoid burnout?

15.

Is there any hope of reviving a teacher who has burned out? What
advice could you give?

16.

Do you attend reading sessions regularly? Are they helpful? Who pays
the entrance fees?

17.

Is there anything that can be done to encourage administration to

schedule music organizations at hours that are not detrimental to voices?

18.

Where could one find concise, research and/or articles to build a case
for music in the curriculum? For staying away from Praise Music?
For students NOT having to choose between sports and music?

19.

What are some methods you use for fundraising?

20.

Please list a favorite work for each genre you teach.

21.

What are some ways to develop a strong music program?

22.

How do you plan your tours? Do you have some good destinations you
could share?

23.

How do you teach musicianship, not just notes?

24.

How much practice time do you require for your organizations, and are
there any ways to encourage this in light of all the competition for kids
time?

25.

What are some difficulties you find in voice training? Have you found
any resources to help you?

26.

What literature does one use for small bands?

27.

If you would be willing to be a resource teacher, to be a mentor for

new teachers who have questions about our profession, please provide
your name, your area of expertise, and a way to contact you (e-mail,
address, or telephone). This information will be posted to the CIRCLE
website.

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