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Date Posted: 09:47:43 02/20/07 Tue
Author: Hayley Pletcher
Subject: Re: General Music-- The Scum of Music Education?
In reply to: Nickie 's message, "General Music-- The Scum of Music Education?" on 20:26:08 02/18/07 Sun

I don't really know why that they are looked down upon. Without general music teachers, who would prepare the students for the secondary teachers? Everyone has to start at the begining and it is always helpful to have someone there to guide the beginners and help them understand things to further their knowledge and prepare them for what is to come.

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[> Re: General Music-- The Scum of Music Education? -- Chad B, 09:20:54 02/24/07 Sat [1]

I agree with Hayley on this one. General music education is the foundation for building music knowledge. I understand the inferiority viewpoint you've stated. Perhaps it has something to do with a lack of ensemble. Choral directors and band directors have performance ensembles that build application of knowledge in a different way.

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[> [> Re: General Music-- The Scum of Music Education? -- Nickie, 11:58:24 02/27/07 Tue [1]

Good point, Chad. But it is important to remember that nowadays, elementary music is SO much more than just general music! Many elementary programs include ensembles, whether they be open-enrollment choral ensembles, or even auditioned "advanced" children's choruses. Also, we must remember that beginning band programs are a part of the elementary music program, and band is an ensemble.

And on another note... I think that sometimes, elementary general music requires so much MORE preparation than ensemble rehearsal planning. I mean, we as elementary educators, have to plan out how we are going to meet our curricular goals and state and national standards each year.

So there you have it: Nickie's side of the story.

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