Modern Band: Expanding Access to Culturally-Relevant, Student-Centered, and Inclusive Music Education
Most middle and high school music performance programs fit into one of four categories: concert band, jazz band, orchestra, or chorus. Traditional ensembles provide students great opportunities to learn, perform, and improve as musicians. However, traditional ensembles tend to focus on music chosen by the director and also tend to leave out popular music—the music that many students connect with and experience outside of the music classroom.
