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ERIC Number: EJ287400
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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Winners and Losers: Point of View on Competitions.
Music Educators Journal, v70 n2 p28-33 Oct 1983
Letters from music educators reveal a wide range of opinions concerning the value of contests. Competitions can aid group interaction, build morale, and serve as incentive for student development. But students should be judged on musical abilities, not showmanship. Emphasis should be placed on learning music rather than on winning. (CS)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Bands (Music), Choral Music, Competition, Concerts, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Music Activities, Music Education, Music Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Vocal Music
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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