String Education: The Stepchild of American Music Education.

Smith, Camille M.

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ERIC Number: EJ596163

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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String Education: The Stepchild of American Music Education.

Smith, Camille M.

American String Teacher, v47 n4 p37-38,40-42 Fall 1997

Investigates whether access to string instruction in public schools has improved in recent years. Focuses on the relationship among access to string instruction and school district location, size, and socioeconomic level in different regions of the United States. Concludes that an increase of highly qualified string teachers will enable string programs to be created. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Music Education, Music Teachers, Orchestras, Public Schools, School District Size, School District Wealth, String Instruments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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