This dissertation has been microfilmed exactly as received Mic 61-046 STOLL, Forrest Duane. AN EVALUATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. The Ohio State University, Ph.D., 1960 University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan AH EVALUATION CP THE MUSIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OP UTAH, WITH RBCOIMEHDATIOHS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION Presented In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By FORREST DUAHE STOLL, B.M., M.M The Ohio State University I960 Approved by: A d v i s e r 1 Department of Education ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The vrlter is deeply grateful to Profeaaor H. Gordon Hullfleh for his friendly help, vise counseling, and his unselfish sharing of valuable tine while this study vas in progress. Professor William B. McBride provided inspiration and offered many helpful suggestions, as did Professor Norman F. Phelps. Gratitude is also extended to graduates and students of the University of Utah, public school administrators, and music teachers throughout the state of Utah for their response to the question­ naires and their helpful interviews. Thanks are also extended to the administrative officers of the University of Utah for their Interest and aid In this study. ii CONTENTS Chapter Page I STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.................................................................. 1 Purposes of Music in Secondary Education............................ 3 Development of Music Education in the Public Schools. 10 Development of Music Teacher Education................................. 13 I I PURPOSE OF THE STUDY............................................................................. 19 Procedure for the Study.................................................................... 19 Construction of the Questionnaire.................................. 19 Gathering of Data ........................................................................... 20 oo Definitions of Terminology...................................................... ‘--I I l l OBJECTIVES FOR MUSIC COURSES ITT THE MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.................................................................................. 26 Discussion of Objective:?.................................................................. 28 IV NATURE OF TIUJIC TEACHING SITUATION IN UTAH........................ bn Nature of Music Teaching Positions in Utah........................ 50 Administrators' Vievs of Preparation of Music T each ers ....................................................................................................... 57 Responses to Selected Characteristics of Music Teachers .................................................................................. 57 Suggestions for Improving the Music Teacher P rep aration Program. ...................................................................... 6b P reparation o f .Music Teachers T eaching in U tah .............. I'­ Reasons for Attending Universities In Utah ........................ ll Reasons for Attending Universities Outside Utah ............ 76 Reasons for Coming to Utah to Teach........................................ 77 ii iv Chapter Page Evaluation of Preparation by Music Teachers .................... 77 Preparation of Teachers at Institutions Outside U t a h .... ...................................................................................... 79 Suggestions for Improving the Music Teacher Preparation Program Made by Graduates of Institutions Outside Utah.................................................. 80 Preparation of Teachers at University A ...................... 324- Evaluation of Preparation by Graduates of U n iv e r sity A..................................................................................... 86 Suggestions for Improving the Music Teacher Preparation Program Made by Graduates of University A ..................................................................................... 93 Preparation of Teachers at University B ..................... Evaluation of Preimration by Graduates of University B ..................................................................................... 101 Reactions to Certain Elements or Areas in Their Preparation by Teachers Prepared at University B. 10b Suggestions for Improving the Music Teacher Preparation Program Made by Graduates of University B ..................................................................................... 107 Cumnnry ....................................................................................................... l l o V EVALUATION OF THE MUEIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AT THE UNIVERSITY CF UTAH.............................................................................. llh Professional Activities of Utah Graduates .......................... llA Summary................................................................................................ IP 6 Development of Music Teacher Education at the University of Utah., ......................................................................... IPO Evaluation of the Music Education Program at the University of Utah by Graduates and Gcniors .................... 131 Computations and Numerical Meaning of R a tin g s .... 133 Evaluation of the .Music History and Literature Area by Graduates ......................................................................... 133 Chapter Page Evaluation of the Music History and Literature Area by Seniors ...................................................................... 1**2 Evaluation of the Music Theory Area by Graduates. 1^3 Evaluation of the Music Theory Area by Seniors... 153 Evaluation of the Music Performance Area by G raduates ................................. ......................................................... 15^ Evaluation of the Music Performance Area by S e n io r s ................................................................................ 165 Evaluation of the Music Education Area by G raduates ................................................. ............................. .. 166 Evaluation of the Music Education Area by Seniors 179 Senior Evaluations in Contrast to Tnose of Graduates ...................................................................................... 181 Evaluation of the Music Education Curriculum by Critic Teachers ............................................................................... 18E Extent to which Student Music Teachers from the University of Utah Demonstrated Capabilities and Effectiveness with Aspects of Music Teaching .......... 185 dtrengths and Weaknesses Doted in Preparation.... 138 Euggcstion3 for Improvement............................ .................... 13° examination of Critic Teachers 1 ^valuation ......... 192 v i recommendation :- .................................................................. 103 Echeduling of Classes in Proposed Program................. 232 Factors D elating to the Proposed Program..................... 23 U Cuggestions for Further Atudy.............................................. 230 APPENDIX ? LETTER AND QUECTlOIffiAIRE TO UTAH PUBLIC CCIIOOL ADMINICTRATORC ph • v i Page APPENDIX C LETTER AND QUESTIONNAIRE TO UTAH PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHERS............................................................ 250 APPENDIX D LETTER AND QUESTIONNAIRE TO UNIVERSITY OF UTAH GRADUATES AND SENIORS................................................ 253 APPENDIX E QUESTIONNAIRE COVERING INTERVIEW WITH CRITIC TEACHERS............................................................................................. 261 APPENDIX F FOLLOW-UP LETTERS TO GRADUATES FROM UNIVERSITY CF UTAH, MUSIC TEACHERS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS HI UTAH.......................................................... 262 APPENDIX G CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN UTAH............................ 2o4 APPENDIX K COMPARISON OF SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT CF MUSIC TEACHERS' PREPARATION AND REMARKS SHOWING AREAS CF CONCERN MADE BY MUSIC TEACHERS AND THEIR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS............................................. 265 APPENDIX I COMPOSITE LIST OF SUGGESTIONS AND COJCIEHTS OF MUSIC TEACHERS IN UTAH (IESS UNIVERSITY OF UTAH GRADUATES) REGARDING THEIR UNDER­ GRADUATE PREPARATION FOR TEACHING.............................. 260 APPENDIX J COMPARISON CF FELT VALUE OF ELEMENTS IN ARE/E CF MUSIC TEACHER PREPARATION AND DEGREE OF PROVISION IN THE PROGRAM AS OPINED BY UNIVER­ SITY OF UTAH GRADUATES WHO PAVE TAUGHT MUSIC AND THOSE GRADUATES WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT MUSIC. 26? APPENDIX K COMPARISON OF FELT VALUE OF ELEMENTS IN AREAS OF MUSIC TEACHER PREPARATION AND DEGREE OF PROVISION IN THE PROGRAM AG OPINED BY UNIVER­ SITY OF UTAH GRADUATES WHO ARE NOW TEACHING AND GRADUATES WHO AT ONE TIME TAUGHT MUSIC BUT HAVE SINCE LEFT THE PROFESSION..................................................... 2 71 APPENDIX I, IXTSTC TEACHER EDUCATION IROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF tJTAll, 1 9 5 7 -5 6 ........................................................................... 273 APPENDIX M IROPOSED CURRICULUM - UNIVERSITY OF UTAH............... P75 BIBI.IOGRAPHY 276 LIST OF TABLES T able Page 1. Number of Questionnaires Mailed and the Number Returned by Various Groups of Respondents...................... 22 2. Public Schools in Utah in Relation to Music Teaching Positions...................................................... 50 3. Public Schools in Utah with Number of Music Teachers in Each School................................................................