Marching Forward: The Music Education Innovation and Legacy of James R. Wells (1931- )

Autor/in	Brumbach, Glen A.
Titel	Marching Forward: The Music Education Innovation and Legacy of James R. Wells (1931- )
Quelle	In: Journal of Historical Research in Music Education, 41 (2020) 2, S.156-178 (23 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1536-6006
DOI	10.1177/1536600618798747
Schlagwörter	Music Education; Music Teachers; Musical Instruments; Faculty Development; Films; Workshops; Competition; Student Leadership; Sex Fairness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Musikerziehung; Music; Teacher; Teachers; Musiklehrer; Musikinstrument; Film; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Wettkampf; Studentenwerk; Sexualaufklärung
Abstract	James R. Wells, retired professor of West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania, could be considered one of the most influential and innovative band directors of the late twentieth century. Wells influenced and mentored many current leaders in the music education field as well as created educational music programs that continue today. In the 2016--2017 school year, Wells's ensemble music adjudication festival programs involved more than 220,000 students. To gain further insight into the origin and development of these leaders and programs, I conducted an oral history case study with Wells. I collected interviews, e-mail correspondence, and artifacts provided by former students and colleagues of Wells's to provide additional facts and corroborate Wells's memories. Results demonstrated Wells incorporated comprehensive musicianship and aesthetic education in marching band pedagogy, professional development and educational experiences for music educators through films, workshops, and adjudicated festivals. He also empowered student leadership and promoted gender equality in instrumental ensembles. Knowledge gained from this study provides insight into the origin of these important music education individuals and programs. I hope that the findings in this study serve as an inspiration to future music educators as they continue to improve and create new experiences and opportunities for students. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01