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Deep Dive

Practicing
Demographics
Case studies
Entering teaching
history

Conferences

Soon Hee newbold
X Marks the Spot - 2021 FOA Fall Conference Keynote Speech
Keynote
Kirt Mosier
Unlocking the Talent Code - 2022 FMEA Conference Presentation
Includes slides and notes from Kirt Mosier
presentation

Practicing

Dr. Lisa Maynard
"Lisa Maynard wrote a lot in the early 2000s about practicing and modeling practicing for our students. I feel like this work isn't looked at or thought of enough!" - Dr. Murphy Role of Repetition: This study explores to what extent the role of repetition has in practice activities across four levels of music proficiency. Modeling How to Practice: Help students make the connections at group rehearsals for effective individual practicing
The Role of Repetition ArticleModeling how to Practice Article
Maynard, L. (2006). The Role of Repetition in the Practice Sessions of Artist Teachers and Their Students. <i>Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education,</i> (167), 61-72. Retrieved August 25, 2021, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/40319290 Maynard, Lisa M. (2005). Modeling how we want students to practice. (EJ726866). ERIC. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ726866 

Demographics

Smith, Mick, and alexander
"These are interesting because they describe the general demographic of string orchestra students, teachers, classrooms (all published in the last few years)" - Dr. Murphy The Status of Strings and Orchestra: This study monitors the demographics of a given area, compares these results to previous studies, and describes the findings of these results
The Status of strings and orchestra Article
Smith, B. P., Mick, J. P., & Alexander, M. L. (2018). The Status of Strings and Orchestra Programs in U.S. Schools. String Research Journal, 8(1), 15–31. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948499218769607
Elpus and Abril
"These next 2 have high school band and chorus as well but it's interesting to see the difference between band, chorus, and orchestra enrollment." - Dr. Murphy High School Music Ensembles: A study in the national demographics of high school band, choir, and orchestra students and the findings of these results Who Enrolls in High School Music: This study shows a complete demographic of students in high school music ensembles and describes results such as racial/ethnic composition, socioeconomic status, and participation in arts activities outside of school.
High school music ensembles
Who Enrolls in hS Music
Elpus, K., & Abril, C. R. (2011). High School Music Ensemble Students in the United States: A Demographic Profile. Journal of Research in Music Education, 59(2), 128–145. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022429411405207 Elpus K, Abril CR. Who Enrolls in High School Music? A National Profile of U.S. Students, 2009–2013. Journal of Research in Music Education. 2019; 67(3):323-338. doi:10.1177/0022429419862837

Stories/case studies

Alternative approaches in music education
"This section is entitled "Fancy people with the word 'Dr' in their name doing good" and includes some stories/case studies about genuine good work in the strings world coming from universities." - Dr. Murphy Alternative Approaches: A collaboration between an urban elementary school and nearby university where both groups greatly benefit from this partnership
Clements, A. C. (2010). Alternative approaches in music education case studies from the field. Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Entering teaching

Hamann, Frost, and Draves
"I've also used this article and some of its rationale in some of my own work." - Dr. Murphy Entering Teaching: This study explores the factors influencing high school students' decisions planning to major in music teaching in college.
Factors influencing career choices
Factors Influencing String Students' Career Choices Hamann, D. L., Draves, T., & Frost, R. (2011). Factors Influencing Secondary String Students’ String Teaching Career Choices. String Research Journal, 2(1), 19–24. https://doi.org/10.1177/194849921100200001

History of string orchestra in public schools

Dr. Ashland murphy
"This is unpublished, but I attempted to summarize all of the history and major pedagogues of string orchestra in K-12. I think this helps us when we look at where we are pedagogically- we can see where the practices came from and how they're transforming (or not)." - Dr. Murphy
History of string orchestra
Factors Influencing Secondary String Students' String Teaching Career Choices Murphy, A. (2020). The History of String Orchestra in Public Schools and Contributing Pedagogues. Unpublished manuscript.
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