The process of educational change: arts administrator perspectives on six modern band curricular change initiatives.
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| Title: | The process of educational change: arts administrator perspectives on six modern band curricular change initiatives. |
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| Authors: | Pendergast, Seth1 (AUTHOR) seth.pendergast@colostate.edu, May, Brittany Nixon2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Arts Education Policy Review. 2026, Vol. 127 Issue 3, p159-176. 18p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Educational change, *Curriculum implementation, *Music education, *Teacher role, Change management, Musical groups, Arts management |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore modern band implementation processes through the views of six district/state arts administrators. Modern band represents a facet of music education based on popular music instruments and practices. We identified six modern band curricular initiatives in metropolitan, suburban, and state-wide settings. We conducted multiple arts administrator interviews for most initiatives and collected additional evidence, such as press releases, curricular/strategic plans, and program evaluations. Interview as method and case study methodologies were employed in this study. Findings are presented in four broad themes, including (1) modern band and critical needs, (2) navigating music teacher identity, (3) the role of Music Will in the change process, and (4) infrastructure for successful implementation. The discussion interprets the findings using Fullan's Educational Change Model and modern band research literature. Themes from the modern band curricular change process include (1) the role of Music Will as an external change agent, (2) modern band curriculum met multiple needs in the district/states, (3) the quality and clarity of the modern band curriculum, (4) the importance of internal advocacy for educational change, and (5) addressing the whole system to establish educational change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore modern band implementation processes through the views of six district/state arts administrators. Modern band represents a facet of music education based on popular music instruments and practices. We identified six modern band curricular initiatives in metropolitan, suburban, and state-wide settings. We conducted multiple arts administrator interviews for most initiatives and collected additional evidence, such as press releases, curricular/strategic plans, and program evaluations. Interview as method and case study methodologies were employed in this study. Findings are presented in four broad themes, including (1) modern band and critical needs, (2) navigating music teacher identity, (3) the role of Music Will in the change process, and (4) infrastructure for successful implementation. The discussion interprets the findings using Fullan's Educational Change Model and modern band research literature. Themes from the modern band curricular change process include (1) the role of Music Will as an external change agent, (2) modern band curriculum met multiple needs in the district/states, (3) the quality and clarity of the modern band curriculum, (4) the importance of internal advocacy for educational change, and (5) addressing the whole system to establish educational change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10632913 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10632913.2024.2448947 |
