Repertoire, authenticity, and instruction : the presentation of American Indian music in Oklahoma's elementary schools / Robert J. Damm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; List of Tables; 1. Introduction; Demographics and Curriculum; The Instructional Inclusion of American Indian Music; Repertoire; Authenticity; Behavioral Commitment; 2. Review of Related Literature; Historical Profile of Multicultural Music Education; Ethnomusicological Studies of American Indian Music; Dissertations Pertaining to American Indian Music in the Classroom; Analysis of General Music Textbooks; Surveys Assessing Inclusion of American Indian Music; 3. Analysis of Selected Textbooks and Resources; 4. Methodology.

Research DesignInstrumentation; Pilot Study; Results of Pilot Study; The Survey; 5. Results and Summary; Teacher Background, Training and Experiences; Inclusion; Instructional Time; Textbooks and Supplemental Materials; Repertoire and Practice; Authenticity and Stereotypes; Follow-up Interviews; 6. Discussion, Conclusions and Recommendations; Appendix; A: Pretest; B: Pilot Study; C: Institutional Review Board Approval; D: Cover Letter and Survey Instrument; References; Index.

This study provides new information regarding the instruction of American Indian music in Oklahoma, and shows the effect of demographic variables of teachers and students on pedagogical context and practice.

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