Date of Award

8-1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Education

First Advisor

Gene Henderson

Second Advisor

Jeanne M. Donovan

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine by survey whether or not the parents and students of Hazelwood Central High School were satisfied with the curriculum and trends of the instrumental music program . The survey was compiled from current literature dealing with politics, competition, music curriculum vs. academics, and jazz education.

In this study data were collected by surveying graduating seniors and parents from the music classes of 1991. The sample consisted of 34 students and 35 parents. The data gathered for this study were analyzed by the t-test for significant differences between parents and students. Differences were found in three of the items.

Analysis of the data collected by this survey indicated that:

  1. On most issues the parents and students were in agreement.
  2. The music teacher needs to review curriculum goals with the students and parents each year.

  3. Further studies and surveys would be beneficial to the school.

This study could be used as a foundation for further information gathering and analysis in the direction of future music curriculum. The survey should also be given to all of the Hazelwood High Schools (East and West) for purposes of curriculum development.

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