Goals and Objectives Project

Question 0

purpose

Answer 0

realize the recommendations of Tanglewood: identify the responsibilities of MENC as they pertain to future professional needs; had 18 subcommittees and 18 reports; goals and objectives (35) were adopted by MENC in 1970; 8 goals were chose as priority

Question 1

beginnings

Answer 1

1969

Question 2

goals of profession:

Answer 2

build a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public:

1. carry out comprehensive music programs in all schools
2. involve persons of all ages in learning music
3. support quality preparation of teachers
4. use most effective techniques and resources in music instruction

Question 3

appointed commissions for implementation:

Answer 3

MENC national commission on organizational development and MENC commission on instruction

Question 4

Work done by the National Commission on Instruction

Answer 4

The School Music Program: Description and Standards (1974)

1. description of all aspects of an ideal music program. most popular publication in the history of MENC according to Lehman
2. 1986 2nd edition presents MENC goals for 1990:
   a. every student shall have access to music instruction in school
   b. every high school shall require at least one unit of credit in music or other fine arts for graduation
   c. every college and university shall require at least one unit of credit in music or the fine arts for admission

Question 5

reports of progress

Answer 5

MENC reported its progress toward these goals in 1988 publication: Arts in Schools: State by State