Twenty-five years of State music supervision in Massachusetts

Thesis (M.M.E.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you.Statement of the problem. The purposes of this study were (1) to review the factors and influences which led to the establishment of the position of state supervisor of music in Massachusetts: (2) to analyze the responsibilities, duties, and professional activities of the state supervisor: (3) to present documentary material related to the various activities: and (4) to summarize the purposes, activities, and accomplishments of the position. Sources of information and data. The sources of information and data were Documents of the State Department of Education, experiences and professional relationships with Department staff members, general school administrators, instructional and supervisory music personnel, classroom teachers, and national and state, civic, educational, and music associations. In addition, literature of national and state professional associations, unpublished documents, research studies, and other contemporary sources were utilized. [TRUNCATED]2031-01-0