Date
5-2022
Department
School of Music
Degree
Master of Arts in Music Education (MA)
Chair
Keith A. Currie
Keywords
Inner City Schools, Disparities, Music, Secondary
Disciplines
Music | Music Education
Recommended Citation
Washington, KuRonde, "The Decline of Middle School Music Programs in Major U.S. Inner-City Schools" (2022). Masters Theses. 858.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/858
Abstract
This study examines the correlation of music programs in inner-city schools to affluent schools. This thesis will view the impact of socioeconomic status, living environment, retention of teachers, high-accountability testing, and how these factors affect the reduction of secondary music programs in inner-city schools. This research is intended to aid music teachers as well as administrative supporters improve the quality of music education in inner-city schools.
