Thesis
Learning by example: methods to increase access to and inclusion in music education for economically underprivileged populations in New York City
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Dec 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/fp42-mz96
Abstract
This research explores the methods that non-profit music education organizations based in New York City use to increase the access to and inclusion in music education to underprivileged populations, and why equitable access to a comprehensive music education is important for all children. Through three in-depth interviews with leaders of successful music education non-profits, information regarding the methods they use to do this work was collected. The benefits of a comprehensive music education which include higher rates of academic achievement are notable. While economic considerations such as providing free or low-cost instruction are obviously important, cultural relevancy, focus on the creative process, and proximity of programming also surfaced as incredibly important considerations in this work. Without equitable access to and inclusion in music education, educational equity throughout the U.S. will not be possible. These findings will be helpful to future arts leaders who participate in this field of work and will help them in making a compelling argument for why this work is so important.
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Details
- Title
- Learning by example
- Creators
- Michael Herring - DU
- Contributors
- Salina Almanzar (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- v, 38 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 8271; 991014632268304721