Bb Reactions (Hayslett)

Pat Tregoning
MUS 23241
2-17-11

[Hayslett, Dennis J, n.d., Applying the National Standards in School Band Programs, pp.26]


     In this article, Dr. Hayslett talked about the different ways the national standards for music education can be applied with in the school band program setting and he also goes on to provide extra detail with example lessons that he would consider using at times. A particular example he puts is regarding beginning/intermediate students for standard 5 (Reading and Notating Music) where the director claps but does not chant nor count the rhythm of a particular exercise. Then the students would count this rhythm back in turn to help establish solid ear-training ability.
     I personally have not had any experience with planning lessons fitting into the national standards right now but I know I will eventually down the road when I start my teaching career in the field of music, whether it'd be instrumental, vocal or general music, who knows. I have seen some lessons that my Mom has taught to her elementary students where I could see the standards fitting in. I have also done field observations where I decided what standards that instructor used in their lesson to their kids.
     I think this is a great article and I agree with it totally! This article is a good tool for teachers whether they be beginning teachers who are struggling with planning lessons and they are struggling with them fitting the standards or a mentor helping a younger teacher. I will definitely see myself using this article as a reference guide for myself when I enter the "profession" of being a music teacher.