Date

12-19-2024

Department

School of Music

Degree

Doctor of Music Education (DME)

Chair

Jerry Newman

Keywords

Music Education, Title I Funding, Allocation of Funding for Music Courses, Support for Music Education, Administrative Support for Music Education, Administrative Decisions in Allocating Funding

Disciplines

Education | Music

Abstract

The study of this project overviews a qualitative research study on the lack of funding for music education programs through allocated funding for Title I schools. The research reflects the choices made by the administration in different Title I schools and how these funds are applied. Classroom resources needed to develop these music education classes include performance equipment, instruments, and more. The state of Tennessee allocates a certain amount of funding for every school. However, most of these funds are used for testing, leaving the remainder of the funds available for music programs. Because the administration controls the funds, music educators lack the opportunity to apply these funds to develop their programs. This research also determines the reasoning behind the administration’s decision to help and not help music programs with their funding. Through this knowledge, music educators will gain insight into how the administration allocates their funding and learn new ways to achieve proper funding through these state allocations to support their programs. While there may be many reasons why music educators do not receive these funds, data shows that the administration’s decision to release more funding to Title I music programs will allow them the opportunity to thrive.

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