ERIC Number: EJ1475768
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jul
Pages: 23
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ISSN: ISSN-1948-4992
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Culturally Responsive Programming in the Orchestra Classroom: A Survey of Ensemble Teachers
Susan A. Davis1; Kara Eaton Dean2
String Research Journal, v15 n1 p17-39 2025
The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence orchestra teachers when selecting repertoire for performance ensembles and to better understand the extent of culturally relevant and responsive programming in elementary and secondary orchestra classrooms across the United States. In March of 2020, the authors undertook a survey regarding concert programming practices of school orchestra teachers who were active members of the American String Teachers Association. Results indicated that the level of difficulty was the most important consideration while availability for easy download was the least important one. Sociocultural considerations were generally rated lower than administrative and pedagogical considerations. Repertoire from the Western European canon was programmed most frequently, followed by folk and fiddle music, and pop and rock music. More than 80% of participants indicated they had never programmed a piece to teach about matters related to gender, sexual identity, or the Black Lives Matter movement, whereas 76.5% had programmed a piece to teach about multicultural awareness. Implications for orchestra teachers, music educator preparation programs, and future research are explored.
Descriptors: Music Activities, Music Education, Culturally Relevant Education, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum, Media Selection, Music, Teacher Education, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; High Schools
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, USA; 2University of Lynchburg, VA, USA