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The purpose of this study represents an illustration of the techniques of public relations in music education as well as the urgent necessity for their development. Especially during; this era, American public schools are faced with the problem of providing a balanced curriculum whose chief interests lie in subjects of a scientific nature. Educators feel that this type of training is not only necessary to keep the nation ahead or equated with others scientifically, but that it is inevitably the best in preparing the student for adulthood. Public school music, in many instances, has not lived up to its responsibilities in providing the kinds of music and the type of community service it should render. Consequently, many educators feel justified in either reducing or eliminating fine arts programs in their schools. It is necessary, therefore, that the music educator study measures of encouraging musical growth in his environment, and this growth can be assured through a study of the techniques and tools of public relations.

Thesis (master's in Music)--University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 55-59).

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The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the music education philosophy statements of high school choral directors and principals with the choral activities in which the students at their schools were involved. Additionally, the degree and type of evaluation used by the principals and directors were observed. The principals, choral directors, and choral departments of 12 high schools were studied.Statistical information including school and choral department enrollment, departmental structure, traditional and specialized choir performance schedules, rehearsal schedules, and repertoire performed was gathered and analyzed. A comparison of statements of choral directors and principals pertaining to desired choral department changes, justification of both traditional and specialized choirs, and perceived influences of specialized choirs is also presented.Main Conclusions1. Statistical information revealed five of the departments to be strong in swing/show choircharacteristics, three to be strong in traditional choir characteristics, three to be transitional and/or struggling, and one to be strong in both swing/show choir and traditional characteristics.2. The students in eight of the choral departments did not perform music from a wide variety of stylistic and historical sources. Two departments performed 95 percent or more traditional choral literature. The other six, which lacked repertoire balance, performed a high percentage of non-traditional literature (popular or popular style, etc.).3. The concurrent membership rule (specialized choir members must also be in a traditional choir) was in effect in five schools and was desired in two others. Exclusion of the rule allowed some students to miss the study of traditional choral literature, decreased the emphasis on traditional select choirs, and increased the likelihood that specialized choirs might be scheduled as credit courses.4. Neither musical nor utilitarian justifications for choirs in public schools were mentioned predominantly. The principals offered slightly more utilitarian than musical justifications, especially for specialized choirs.5. The principals and choral directors carefully evaluated the choral activities in terms of performance excellence. Little evidence was found of other evaluation criteria, such as development of more comprehensive musical experiences, student creative skills, musical appreciation, or aesthetic sensitivity. / School of Music

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1968. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Includes tables. Sponsor: Gladys G. Tipton. Dissertation Committee: Frank L. D'Andrea. Bibliography: leaves 144-146.

Thesis (doctoral)--Kingston University, 1997. / BLDSC reference no.: DX205783.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1968. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Gladys Tipton. Dissertation Committee: Samuel Ball. "Index of concepts presented in Chapter V": leaf 201. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 179-189).