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Other______________________________________________________________________ University Microfilms International An Assessment and Evaluation of Instrumental Music in the School System of the Virgin Islands DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By LeRoy Valencio Trotman, B.S., M.A. The Ohio State University 1987 Reading Committee: Approved toy Dr. A. Peter Costanza Dr. Judith Delzell Dr. David Meeker School of Music Copyright 1987 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The author would like to express his sincere appreciation to Dr. Delzell and Dr. Meeker, members of his reading committee for their insightful suggestions, guidance, and patience during the preparation of the study. A special note of gratitude is extended to Dr. A. Peter Costanza for his availability, generosity and kindness given so freely which contributed so much to the study. The author would like to thank God for his guidance during all phaseb of the study, and his parents, Ethlyn and Louis Trotman for their support, encouragement, and prayers during the past three years. To my family and friends for their constant love, understanding, and willingness that inspired me and made the completion of the study more enjoyable. ii VITA June 12, 1949 ............ B o m St. Thomas, Virgin Islands « 1973 .................... B.S., Central State University Wilberforce, Ohio 1973-1975 ................Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 1975-1976 ................ Elementary Instrumental/General Music Teacher, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 1976-1977 ................ Assistant Band Director, Addelita Cancryn Junior High School, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 1 9 B 1 ....................M.A. Music Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 1977-1982 ......... Chairman/Band Director, Addelita Cancryn Junior High School 1982-1984 ................ Acting Music Supervisor, Department of Education, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 1984-1987 ................ Graduate Teaching Associate, School of Music, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio PUBLICATIONS Some Motivational Concepts for Improving Home Practice, (1983, February) Virgin Islands Education in Review. ,1(5), pp. 8+. iii FIELDS OF STUDY Major Field: Music Education Studies in Music Education. Dr. A. Peter Costanza, Dr. Judith Delzell, Dr. Jere Forsythe, Dr. Joan Lehr. j Studies in Administration of Music Education. Dr. David Meeker. Studies in Brass Literature and Pedagogy. Prof. Robert Leblanc, Dr. Richard Burkhart, Dr. Paul Droste. Studies in Trombone. Prof. Joseph Duchi. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ................................... 11 Vita .........................................Ill List of Tables ..................................... vll List of Figures .................................... x CHAPTER PAGE I. INTRODUCTION AND NEED .............. 1 Statement of the Problem .................. 5 Purpose of the S t u d y ...................... 6 Questions ............................... 7 Assumptions .............................. 7 Definition of Terms ...................... 8 Delimitations .............................. 10 II. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE .........................11 Introduction ............................... 11 Evaluation of Instrumental Music P r o g r a m ................................... 13 Selection/Retention Standards .............. 20 Standards for Evaluation of Pre-service and Inservice Music Teachers ....... 24 Preparation of Instrumental Music T e a c h e r s ................................. 30 III. ME T H O D O L O G Y ..................................... 37 Geographical and Ethnic Background ............ 37 Design of the Study............... 36 Questionnaire for Instrumental Music Teachers .......................... 39 Questionnaire for Instrumental Music Faculty at The University of the Virgin Islands ........................ 41 Questionnaire for Music Supervisors Superintendents, and Commissioner .... 42 Questionnaire Validation .................. 42 The Population.............................. 43 Procedures..................................43 Saint Thomas/Saint John District ...... 44 Saint Croix School District ................ 46 IV. PRESENTATION OF DATA ........................ 49 Instrumental Music TeacherSurvey Data . SO Instrumental Music Faculty of The University of The Virgin Islands Survey D a t a ............................... 107 Instrumental Music Educators, Administration of the Department of Education Instrumental Music Educators Survey D a t a ............................... 133 Interview Questions: Taped Interview.......... 157 V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS......... 160 Summary of Findings.... ....................... 168 Seven Questions of the S t u d y ................ 180 Conclusions •<••••••< .......... 185 Suggestions for Use of the Data and Further Research .................. 187 R e f e r e n c e s .......................................... 191 A p p e n d i c e s .... ........... ................. 197 vi list of tables TABLE PAGE 1. Instrumental Music Teacher Population .... 50 2. Music Degrees Earned ..................... 51 3.. Institutions/Degrees Received by Instrumental Music Teachers ................ 52 4. Certificate/Validation/Expiration .......... 54 5. Principal Instrument and Type o£ Performance . 55 6. Conferences/Conventions, Seminars or Workshops Attended .......... ...... 56 7. Memberships in Professional Organizations . 58 8. Principal Instrument..................... 59 9. Teaching Experience ..................... 60 10. Cities/Countries Taught .................... 61 11. Tenure and Responsibilities ................ 62 12. Teacher/Pupil Ratio for Instrumental Music- St. Croix District ....................... 64 13. Teacher/Pupil Ratio for Instrumental Music- St. Thomas/St. John District ............. 65 14. Student Teachers Supervised ............. 68 15. Use of School Site for Pre-Student Teaching Experiences ............................. 69 16. Written Statement of Philosophy .......... • 70 17. Course of Study in Instrumental Music .... 74 18. Objectives Within the Course of Study .... 75 vii 19. Frequency o£ Formal Evaluations ....... 85 20. Teacher Evaluation.................... 86 21. Texts Read on Education ............... 87 22. Texts Read on Instrumental Music ....... 89 23. Concert Performances Attended .............. 91 24. Recordings Purchased................... 93 25. Prescribed and Approved Course of Study . 96 26. Design of Instrumental Music Classroom .... 97 27. Acoustics of Instrumental Music Classroom . 98 28. individual Practice Rooms .................. 103 29. Number of Instruments at Each School .... Ill 30. Fund Raising Activities Held by Instrumental Music Teachers ........................ 92 31. Purchase of Major Equipment with Fund Raising Monies ............................. 93 32. Students Encouraged to Study Privately .... 95 33. Private