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Music Department Program Review [Table of Contents]
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Virginia University, 2019).
● Music curriculum should be crafted and delivered considering factors such as brain development, culture
and broad range of student interests and strengths, thus allowing for an optimal and holistic music
experience (NAfME, 2009; Strong, 2019; Norton, 1979; Feierabend, 1995; Gonyou-Brown, 2019;
Reimer, 2003).
Implementation Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): August 2020 - ongoing
Key Personnel: K-12 Music Teachers, District Administrators
Major Action Steps: (1) P.R. Music Department faculty will align current curriculum units with National
Common Core Arts Standards anchors, updating curriculum as needed. (2) Establish student awareness and
familiarity K-12 with terms relating to standards and learning anchor. (3) Develop curriculum for any new course
offerings intended for implementation.
Estimated Budget/Resources: Cost associated with these recommendations include: professional development
for staff; resources to support the new and updated curriculum; professional development time requiring substitute
or after-hour costs for staff to work on curriculum.
Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): (1) General Music Curriculum may need to be revised
if new course offerings are instituted.
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