Standard #9    The teacher of music advocates for the school music program in the community at large.

Knowledge

• The teacher understands cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects of the functions of music.
• The teacher is aware of the audience-performer-composer interaction.

Performance

• The teacher articulates a philosophy of music education.
• The teacher provides musical experiences that enhance students’ intellectual, personal, emotional, social, and career development.
• The teacher acknowledges the unique musical contributions of cultural diversity.

As a music educator I believe that the community should be a bigg part of the music program.  The music program strives on the support of the community through monetary support, attendance at events, and music advocacy.  Music programs need to have a good relationship with their community to build a strong program.  To help advocate to the community, music programs need to be involved in community activities, parades, events, and holiday celebrations. These events will expose the program to the community and people outside of the school.  

Artifacts

-Philosophy

My Philosophy of Music Education addresses my beliefs on how important community involvement is to a music program.     

Philosophy of Music Education

-Brochure

This is a brochure I created for an instrument night that I was involved in creating.  My music brochure advertises a music program to both students and parents.

Brochure