Integration of laptop orchestras in secondary public schools: A feasibility study

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dc.contributor.committeeChairBaker, Vicki D.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBiggers, Carter
dc.contributor.committeeMemberThomas, Paul D.
dc.creatorHamilton, Sarah E.
dc.creator.orcid0000-0003-1103-0726
dc.date.accessioned2018-05-10T19:36:17Z
dc.date.available2018-05-10T19:36:17Z
dc.date.created2017-12
dc.date.issued12/21/2017
dc.date.submitted17-Dec
dc.date.updated2018-05-10T19:36:17Z
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of integrating a laptop orchestra into the curriculum of a secondary public school. Participants (N=33), directors (n=11) and members (n=22) of laptop orchestras at US colleges and universities, completed surveys addressing curricular and physical resources required to support the ensemble. Responses indicated that the student learning outcomes of university laptop orchestras were in alignment with current national and state standards for music education. Survey results also revealed that directors of laptop orchestras would need specialized training in music technology and computer science, along with an abundance of time to dedicate to rehearsal preparation. Reported physical resource needs varied, depending upon ensemble goals, with estimated equipment costs ranging from $100,00 to $750,000, but far less if students owned their own laptops. Many participants predicted that, with the continued growth of music technology, technology-based ensembles would become standard in secondary schools.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11274/9767
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectMusic technology
dc.subjectLaptop orchestra
dc.subjectMusic education
dc.titleIntegration of laptop orchestras in secondary public schools: A feasibility study
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.departmentMusic
thesis.degree.disciplineMusic
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Art

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