Page 1 2007-2010 Music Demonstration Schools Project ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC CHECKLIST Elementary School, 20, Principal E-Mail Address School Address: School Phone: ( ) Primary Contact s Extension: Music Teachers: Total School Enrollment: Grade Levels: PART I: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM 1. Indicate whether the school s music program is: based on written school and/or district instructional objectives organized in a continuous sequential manner regularly evaluated in relation to stated instructional objectives 2. Indicate whether music instruction is appropriate to the needs and ability levels of: regular students exceptional students talented students
Page 2 PART I: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM (Cont d.) 3. Indicate whether basic music instruction develops skills in: A. singing in unison harmony with accompaniment without accompaniment B. playing untuned percussion/rhythm instruments tuned percussion instruments pianos/keyboards harmony instruments (e.g., autoharp, dulcimer, guitar) ethnic instruments C. moving to music D. listening to music E. reading music F. composing/arranging music 4. Indicate whether music instruction develops knowledge of: A. basic music concepts (e.g. rhythm, melody, harmony, form) B. musicians (composers, performers, others) C. vocabulary to describe music D. creative activities 5. Does music instruction provide exposure to a variety of musical styles, genres, and performance media? 6. Are additional music opportunities (e.g., chorus, recorder ensemble, band, orchestra) provided to children with identified needs and/or interests?
Page 3 PART I: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM (Cont d.) 7. Is music used to enrich/support instruction in other basic subjects? 8. Is regular planning scheduled between classroom teachers and the music specialist(s) to ensure coordination of instruction? 9. Is there an articulation process for curriculum from elementary through secondary schools? 10. Are instructional connections made between the music program and FCAT-tested areas? PART II: STAFFING 11. Are all teachers who provide basic music instruction certified as music teachers? 12. Are class sizes for general music the same as those normally established for other subjects? PART III: FACILITIES, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT 13. Are appropriate music rooms provided for music instruction? 14. Is a facility provided on campus for music performances? 15. Is adequate storage space available to store necessary instruments, equipment and instructional materials?
Page 4 PART III: FACILITIES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT (Cont d.) 16. Instructional materials available to implement the basic music program include: textbooks for each child in a class above 2 nd Grade Big Books for Grades K and 1 a library of recordings films, videos, DVDs computer software visual aids (e.g., flashcards, charts, transparencies) other (please list) 17. Are supplementary materials available to support and enrich instruction? 18. Equipment in the music room(s) includes: a sufficient number and variety of classroom instruments appropriate audio-visual equipment CD player piano/keyboard other (please list) PART IV: FUNDING
Page 5 19. Indicate whether adequate financial support is provided through the school and/or district budget for: textbooks recordings instructional materials instruments equipment computers supplies 20. Is financial support provided through the school and/or district budget for the replacement, repair, and maintenance of books, instruments, and equipment? 21. Indicate whether provisions are made to assist students traveling to: festivals? concerts? school- and/or district-sponsored music activities? PART V: PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT 22. Indicate which services, activities,resources, or events exist to enhance or support the music program district-level coordination and supervision by a music or arts specialist school- or district-sponsored in-service workshops specifically geared toward teaching music and/or the arts travel to state or regional conferences and in-service workshops PART V: PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT (Cont d.)
Page 6 live performances by professional musicians (in school or on field trips) community artists program festivals other (please list) PART VI: INSTRUCTIONAL TIME 23. In the space below, list the number of sections at each grade level, the number of weekly music classes for each section of each grade level, and the total number of minutes of music instruction taught by the music specialist per week for that section. If scheduling is done on a two-week or more basis, please note the period of time for which you have computed the total minutes of instruction. NUMBER OF WEEKLY TOTAL MINUTES OF WEEKLY CLASSES PER EACH INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY NO. OF SECTIONS SECTION PER GRADE MUSIC SPECIALIST K: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: Exceptional education classes:
Page 7 24. List below the number of minutes devoted to interdisciplinary activities that involve music: PER WEEK or PER MONTH K: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: Exceptional education classes: