Tag: guitar
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Classroom Guitar Curriculum in DOK Framework (curriculum supplement with examples)
INTRODUCTION The information in this article refers to a Guitar Course of Study offered in classroom or school-district setting. It is intended as an informative supplement to the already implemented curriculum. The purpose of the addendum is to realign the curriculum into organized competencies and objectives with emphasis on Depth of Knowledge (DOK). This supplement…
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Advocacy: Guitar Education as the Fourth Pillar of American Music Education
As American music education evolves to meet contemporary needs, guitar programs are emerging as the “fourth pillar” alongside the traditional triumvirate of band, choir, and orchestra. This development represents not just an expansion of music education options, but a fundamental shift in how we approach musical instruction in our schools. For over a century, American…