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Date of Graduation
Spring 5-7-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Department
School of Music
Advisor(s)
William M. Dabback
Gary K. Ritcher
Scott Rikkers
Abstract
This study investigated the involvement of special needs students in competitive high school marching bands in Virginia. 159 members of the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors who taught high school level band were emailed a survey. Fifty-seven directors chose to participate, which yielded a return rate of 35.8%. The survey examined demographics, classification, participation requirements, special needs participation and individual disabilities. The study concluded that the majority of Virginia marching bands include students with special needs. The research discovered that twelve of the thirteen categories of special needs, as defined by IDEA, were represented in Virginia marching bands. Analyses of free response questions from directors indicate that these students generally have a positive effect on their programs. This study also examined the accommodations made by the participating directors and found similar results among them.
Recommended Citation
Campbell, John Mark, "The involvement of the special needs student in the competitive field of marching band in Virginia" (2010). Masters Theses, 2010-2019. 452.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/master201019/452
