Band Director Perceptions of Student Leadership PDF Download

Author: Joseph S Girgenti
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Languages : en
Pages : 49

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The purpose of this study was to investigate North Carolina band directors' perceptions of student leadership and to identify any similarities or differences between the responses of middle school and high school band directors. A total of 38 band directors from the South Central and Eastern Districts of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association participated in the open-ended survey, resulting in 199 total comments. Following a previously established descriptive approach that utilizes qualitative coding techniques, the researcher examined each response to determine a taxonomic structure based on themes found in the data. Results indicate that "What Leaders Do" generated the highest number of comments, specifically regarding "Assist Director with Tasks." Additionally, categories of "Characteristics of Leaders," "Students Involved," and "Reasons for Student Leadership" also emerged from the comments. Although the four taxonomic categories materialized similarly based on responses, there do appear to be differences within the subcategories, which may indicate differences in the perception of leadership between middle and high school band directors.

Author: Duane Allen Warfield
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Category : Effective teaching
Languages : en
Pages : 171

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The SLPI assessment tool measured five leadership practices to identify exceptional student leaders through a 360-degree feedback survey process: Challenge the Process, Inspire a Shared Vision, Enable Others to Act, Model the Way, and Encourage the Heart. Increased understanding of student leaders and the five leadership practices in marching band could inform the organization's process of selecting leaders.

Author: Trevor J. McLaine
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The purpose of this study was to investigate several factors related to student leadership in high school marching bands. Specifically, the study investigated the process marching band directors used to select student leaders, what qualities marching band directors searched for in student leaders, what type of leadership training marching band directors provided for their students, and whether there was a difference in the responses between directors of competitive marching bands and non-competitive marching bands. Participants (N = 47) for this study were high school marching band directors in the southeastern United States who completed a web-based survey using Qualtrics.Participants most frequently used interviews (n = 39, 83.0%) and auditions (n = 33, 70.2%) in their student leader selection process. Most participants (n = 40, 85.1%) stated that they looked for different qualities in the students they chose to be drum majors versus those they chose to fill other leadership roles (e.g., section leaders). For drum majors, most participants prioritized natural leaders, dependable people, good musicians, and basic conducting skills. For other leadership positions, participants valued dependable people, good musicians, and people with leadership personalities. Most participants (n = 42, 89.4%) provided leadership training to their students, and discussion-based activities were the main type of training activities. There were no statistically significant differences in the responses of competitive marching band directors and non-competitive marching band directors. Results of this study provide a descriptive profile of marching band directors' selection processes for student leaders. Implications of these findings and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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Category : Band directors
Languages : en
Pages : 97

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Literature, websites, and research abound with statistics that support the non-musical benefits of a musical education. Among these non-musical benefits are skills and habits that are the subject of a similar number of business management materials, public speakers, and business-centered books devoted to developing and demonstrating personal leadership. Research concerning the process for developing these in the public schools is limited, and in regard to music programs, even more rare. A need for this information is reinforced by professional organizations and agencies that insist upon a society with these skills. The purpose of this study in particular was to describe the characteristics and extent of student leadership skill development within Virginia high school band programs. The supporting research questions attempted to determine how directors define, select, and develop student leadership, what they perceive the benefits and challenges to be and how responses differ with respect to demographic variables. To answer these research questions an online survey was created that was piloted then sent to high school band directors that were members of the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association. Results not only succeeded in describing leadership structures within these programs but found that band directors overwhelmingly agreed on the importance of developing leadership skills in their programs.

Author: Scott Rush
Publisher: GIA Publications
ISBN: 9781579995706
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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In Habits of a Successful Band Director Scott Rush provides: A how-to book for young teachers; A supplement for college methods classes; A commonsense approach to everyday problems band directors face; Sequential models for instruction that are narrow in scope; Solutions, in the form of information and probing questions, that allow assessment of a classroom situation; Valuable information in a new format and references to other helpful publications; A contemporary text for all band directors. Some of the topics covered in the ten chapters include: classroom organization and management, working with parents and colleagues, the importance of the warm-up, rehearsal strategies, selecting high-quality literature, and student leadership. The appendices provide valuable outlines and reproducible forms such as medical releases and pitch tendency chart.

Author: Charles Jeffrey Vaughan
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Languages : en
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Although many of the proficiencies and competencies expected of secondary instrumental music student teachers are similar to other fields, there appear to be many unique aspects to the field of instrumental music education. The purpose of this study was to investigate early career band directors' perceptions of the importance and relevance of the most common student teaching learning outcomes to student teaching and to the first year of teaching high school band. Development of more comprehensive and developmentally appropriate student teaching experiences is possible by critically examining the knowledge and skills student teachers are currently being expected to demonstrate and how these relate to actual experiences in the first years of teaching.

Author: Tim Lautzenheiser
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 9781579994778
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 158

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The role of the music teacher includes many "off-podium" responsibilities and this source represent writings and lectures that cover topics such as: music advocacy, student leadership, and teacher responsibilities with insight and detail.

Author: Scott Rush
Publisher: GIA Publications
ISBN: 9781579997427
Category : Band directors
Languages : en
Pages : 230

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This volume is full of ideas for solving common technical problems and creates a framework for band directors to re- evaluate and improve every aspect of the job. --from publisher description.

Author: Melanie Watson
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Languages : en
Pages : 99

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The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions and attitudes of band directors in the Northwest District of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association. The following research questions guided the study: (1) What are the perceptions and attitudes of band directors in the Northwest District toward the Music Performance Adjudication (MPA)? (2) What are the motivating factors for band directors in the Northwest District to attend MPA? (3) In what ways do band directors in the Northwest District utilize MPA to foster growth in their students? The researcher used a mixed-methods research design, employing an online survey that gathered data through a seven-point Likert-type scale and open-ended questions. The survey was distributed through email to members of the Northwest District Bandmasters Association of which 64% completed the survey (N = 75). Overall, participants believed MPA to be a trustworthy process, yet disagreed on the factors, such as band director choices or financial resources, affecting the results of MPA. Participants frequently reported the motivational effect of MPA on their students. Colleagues in music education were identified as the primary source of pressure to attend MPA. Several implications of the research are discussed, including the effect of director self-efficacy on MPA results and interpretations, the effect of MPA on curriculum, and the effect of outside sources of pressure on the perceived value of MPA.

Author: Dominick Stella
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Category : Educational leadership
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Given the evolving scape of educational leadership, many k-12 institutions are reconsidering their leadership roles and strategies. One emerging possibility involves students assuming leadership roles. However, little research-based guidance exists with regards to developing student leaders within k-12 education. To address this gap, this arts-based qualitative study employed “The Seven C’s” of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (SCM) to examine how student leaders perceive leadership. The study was held at a small midwestern high school. Semi-structured interviews, multimodal journals, and focus groups comprised the data collection methods of this study. Through purposeful sampling, 8 student advocates first participated in 90-minute semistructured interviews, describing their perceptions of leadership. Then, to probe more deeply into their perceptions of leadership, they engaged with and responded to a variety of 30-minute superhero narratives, each of which accompanied by questions related to the SCM. Lastly, student leaders participated in one of two 60-minute focus groups, describing the influence media consumption has on their perceptions. Findings indicated that student leaders defined leadership both broadly and contextually. Student leaders discussed leadership concepts and examples that clustered around several themes:1) Leadership as a mindset; 2) Real-world or “authentic” leadership; 3) Peer influence; and 4) Taking intellectual/leadership risks. Additionally, superhero narratives served as a catalyst for a thorough discussion of the SCM as it pertained to student leaders’ perceptions of leadership. Finally, the researcher found that media consumption plays a role in student leaders conceptualizing their own identity and perceptions of leadership. Based on the findings of this study, implications for practice include: (a) a framework for developing student leaders in the k-12 setting, (b) policy makers providing “authentic” opportunities for developing leaders to collaborate with their peers and community, (c) incorporating media usage pertaining to personal avocations within leadership development programs.