Research in Music Education
Research is Alive and Well... Diane D. Orlofsky, Research Chair, AMEA
Research is alive and well and happening all over the state of Alabama. Many of us (hopefully) grabbed time over the summer to finish up some projects or get a new one started. I had opportunities to expand a review of the literature for my current research pas- sion-collaborative learning. And I had a wonderful time teaching a graduate research class. For me, the best part is seeing the diverse research interests of my students take shape in their papers.
This year,
their topics were more diverse than usual and reflect- ed the concerns of music practitioners/teachers/grad- uate students. Topics ranged from ever-present con- cerns over the effects of block scheduling, decreased funding to the arts, instrument choice, and student assessment to more eclectic interests such as tracing the Golden Ratio in selections of Bach, Beethoven and Bartok, and the link between music and architec- ture. Collectively, we left the intense research expe- rience with a greater appreciation for the good work that is going on in the profession and with a sense of our role in performing applied music research. My own personal research agenda strengthened through the experience as well.
Others presented research this summer at a Research Seminar, held at the University of Alabama on June 25th.
This bi-annual symposium was created as a forum for graduate students and faculty to present finished research or research-in-progress. As you can see from the topics, there was something for everyone that attended! Thanks to the folks in the University of Alabama's School of Music for provid- ing this opportunity for both seasoned and up-and- coming researchers.
Here is a list of this year's participants: "Exploring an Interdisciplinary Strategy for Teaching Fractions to Second Graders" KENNETH MCGUIRE, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
"The Effects of Internet Guided Practice with Aural Modeling on the Sight-Singing Accuracy of Elementary Education Majors" JESSICA HALL, JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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"Quantifying the Quantification: A Retrospective of the Journal of Music Therapy" CAROL PRICKETT, UNIVERSITY OF ALA- BAMA
"The Fusing of Contemporary Music Composition and American Folk Music History: A Vies of Donald Grantham's Southern Harmony" PAUL DAVIS, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
"The Influence of Professor Fred L. Gambs on Instrumental Music in Late 19th Century Birmingham, Alabama" MARK FOSTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
"A Preliminary Investigation of the Factors that Motivated Collegiate Choral Members not to Major in Music" DEBRA SPURGEON, UNIVERSITY OF MISSIS- SIPPI
"The Effects of choir Formation on the Balance and Blend of the Choral Sound" DEBRA ATKINSON, UNIVERSITY OF MISSIS- SIPPI
There will be an opportunity at the AMEA In-service in January for YOU to share your current research interests at an informal breakfast meeting ("So, what are you working on now?). Even if you don't have something currently underway, we would like to encourage you to come, eat and listen. Something you learn there might inspire you or provide you with ideas of your own! Until then, happy researching!
"The Use of Sequential Patterns in the Instruction of Undergraduate Music Majors" MICHELE CHAMPION, UNIVERSITY OF MIS- SISSIPPI
"An Investigation of Middle School Choral Workshops Including Team-Building Activities" KRISTI BOWERS, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
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