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Publication Date: 2018
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Examination of the Relationships between Socioeconomic Status and Music Student Achievement in State-Level Performing Groups
Bailey, Mark A.
Texas Music Education Research, p3-17 2018
Socioeconomic Status (SES) is defined as "the relative position of individuals, families, or groups in stratified social systems where some societal values (e.g., occupational prestige, education) are not uniformly distributed" (Bornstein & Bradley, 2003). The relationship between student achievement and SES has been a focus in educational research in recent years. Speer (2014) found that lower SES schools' music ensembles received lower ratings at music contests than their higher SES counterparts. Schmidt, Baker, Hayes, and Kwan (2006) found that the higher achieving bands represented at the Indiana State Music Association's festival were made up of a lower percentage of students who were receiving free or reduced lunch. Furthermore, Dame (2010) found a negative correlation between economically disadvantaged school populations and Texas Choir UIL (University Interscholastic League) ensemble contest ratings. Given the differences between success in low SES schools (compared with other schools) on a number of factors, the purpose of this study was to examine the representation of high, medium, and low SES groups in the TMEA All-State choir and band ensembles from 2005 to 2015. One specific question was posed: Is there an underrepresentation of low SES students in TMEA AllState bands and choirs?
Descriptors: Socioeconomic Status, Correlation, Academic Achievement, Social Systems, Music Education, Music Activities, Institutional Characteristics, Competition, Low Income, Lunch Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Singing, Musical Instruments, Disproportionate Representation
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Language: English
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