Creating a Positive Future for Art Music
Provides an overview of policy issues associated with the current state of art music in America by bringing to light several internal and external forces on the entire art music community. While posing numerous questions for discussion regarding our current situation, the paper points to ways forward and next steps toward creating a positive future for art music. This background paper was produced as a resource for several NASM sessions held during the 2005 Annual Meeting and, as such, does not represent a policy position of NASM.
Creating a Positive Future for Music Advocacy
Addresses three basic questions: what do we need to know, what do we need to think about, and what do we need to do; then proposes a conceptual basis for next steps. This paper was produced as a resource for professional discussion and development. It does not represent a policy position of NASM, nor is it associated with the Association’s accreditation function.
Creating a Positive Future for P-12 Music Education
Provides an overview of policy issues associated with music study for the P-12 age group, and presents a set of ideas for consideration as specific institutions determine their futures for music education. This background paper was produced as a study resource for NASM sessions held during the 2004 Annual Meeting, and, as such, does not represent a policy position of NASM.