Philosophy

Andrew Henry Howard

Instrumental Music Education
February 10, 2014
Why does music exist?
Music exists ti make life more enjoyable.
Think about mediums that use music...
What should we teach about music?
The history of where it has come through life
will tell you everything about music
Learning basic theory can help you on personal
music endevors
What music should we teach them?
Any music that would help the music leaning
process
Music that challenges group and individual
experience to ensure and motivate progress
What learning experiences should
we provide?
Learning experiences should reel students
back in to want to learn more
Students should have to motivation to want to
practice and get better individually and as a
group
Teamwork
The sense of a democratic atmosphere
What is the basis for a music
curriculum?
Learning how to properly create a tone
Learning notes
Learning how to read sheet music
Being able to rehearse/perform in an ensemble