How I feel about Music Education

Students share thoughts on how to be better served by their program.
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  1. Of the following, which one of these items makes you feel the most successful?
    Nailing a musical phrase with ATTATT and knowing it.
    Having a friend tell me that I really nailed a musical item.
    Playing something so well that I was able to be elsewhere mentally.
    Losing track of time as I practice and really getting in to the music
    Being in the energy of a concert and really feeling like part of a team.


  1. Which item below BEST describes your first experience playing in front of your colleagues:
    Excited
    Nervous
    Terrified
    Confident
    Calm
    Happy
    Didn't really feel any different.
    Pleased
    Happy to contribute to the group.
    Excited to do it again. Love this part of the class. Show what you know.


  1. Rank the following benefits of music education that your teacher has shared with you in class. Select one for the item that crosses your mind the most as you begin to practice for 10 minutes each evening. Mark 2 for the second item that you find motivates you the most to practice and come to rehearsal with your parts under you fingers.
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    I practice because others depend on me.  
    I practice because I enjoy the challenge of ATTATT.  
    I practice because I enjoy the sound of my instrument.  
    I practice scales because most of the more enjoyable and more complex music contains scales and scale fragments. This will make it easier later on, just not now.  
    I practice because I know that I am and will be what I repeatedly do each day. (Discipline)  
    I practice because I have school pride and I know NCMS has high expectations.  
    I practice because I want to get a real nice round of applause from my team.  
    I practice because I enjoy the respect I receive when I show what I know.  
    I practice because I like being mentally free to see where my part fits into the overall picture.  
    I practice because I enjoy conquering things I can't do right now and I know my teacher would never give me something that I could not handle.  
    I practice because I am on the World Stage and want to stay competitive and at level for when I move into HS and into University.  
    I practice so that I can resonate differently during band rehearsal.  
    I practice so that I can impress my friends.  
    I practice all the parts so that I can help others who might need it.  
    I practice because my private lessons teacher gets on to me if I don't .  
    I practice because I met the families of students that got full ride scholarships to University and I know what it takes.  
    I practice because I know that I will need to play well for our MPA and any recordings that we make.  
    I practice because it helps me think.  
    I practice because my parents make me practice.  
    I practice because I enjoy playing at Church.  


  1. Name something that you might like to see more of this year in Band at NCMS.


  1. Does playing in Band, Orchestra or Chorus teach us discipline?
    Yes
    No


  1. Does playing in band give you something to look forward to in the way of performances?
    Yes
    No


  1. Does Band give you more respect on campus from the students that know what it takes to do what you do?
    Yes
    No


  1. Has anyone on campus tried to join the band but claims that they did not get it in their schedule after signing up for it?
    Yes
    No


  1. Has any staff member shared their experiences about band with you in their subject area class?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did you know that NCMS has a faculty band and faculty chorus.
    Yes
    No


  1. Were your parents in Band?
    Yes
    No


  1. Were either of your parents in Orchestra?
    Yes
    No


  1. Were either of your parents in Chorus in school or currently sing at Church or with community ensembles of any kind?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you know anyone in the HS Bands?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you currently take private lessons once per week for a half an hour or an hour lesson? It can be on any instruments including guitar and piano as well as the band instruments.
    Yes
    No


  1. Are you looking forward to taking a solo and/or an ensemble to FBA Solo and Ensemble festival this year?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered NO to question 17, please tell us why you are not interested in showing what you know in this way?


  1. If you could buy any instrument, no matter how expensive, which one would you purchase and why?


  1. What makes you the most upset during band class?
    Students who are not there to learn.
    Students who have not practiced their parts.
    Students who's instruments are in a state of disrepair so their tone is not good.
    Students who make fun of other students.
    Students who need attention so they take time from rehearsal.





Mr. Weaver
Director of Bands
Narcoossee School for the Arts
St. Cloud , FL