Aspiring to Excel

Download or read book Aspiring to Excel written by Kenneth Ray Raessler and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2003 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this inspirational book, author Kenneth Raessler draws on his more than four decades of experience as a music teacher to offer his thoughts on the current state and future of music education in the United States, from elementary school to the university level. It serves as a challenge to all music educators to assess their priorities, their goals, and the sequence of instruction in their school districts or their universities. Topics addressed include building support within the community, developing a comprehensive curriculum, and avoiding burnout.