Challenges of Teaching Music

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Challenges of Teaching Music

Supply management

BUDGET!!!!!

Not enough tubas/double basses for students to keep one at home and one at school. Students do not want to learn larger instruments, results in unbalanced ensembles.

Balancing budget with consumable supplies (reeds/mouthpieces) and making sure there are enough

Different student goals and interests

Clear communication with parents about students' other academic and extracurricular activities. Getting parents on board with department expectations/values so that program is not affected by students undervaluing music compared to other subjects.

High expectations balanced with students' other academic and extracurricular activities

Maintaining high expectations for growth vs. expectations for easy grade

Character & leadership building vs. "Music looks good on my resume."

Administrative Challenges

Clear communication with administration over long-term growth and goals of the program. Getting them on board.

Low-income students are not able to afford performance attire or overnight field trips. Fundraising not always viable solution - parents do not feel comfortable with taking money from school.

Time-tabling courses so that as many students as possible can take Music without conflicts with other courses (such as French immersion courses)

Curriculum

Pop music vs. music meant for depth and growth

Subtopic

Balancing necessary theory and history expectations - how much detail to go into?