Low Brass, High Standards
George Palton and Jeff Barbee
The back row can easily be forgotten, until an ensemble is unable to program a composition due to a deficiency in their tuba and euphonium sections. The contributions these instruments provide, including depth of tone, are invaluable and critical throughout wind band and orchestral literature. However, these instrumentalists often struggle and trail their peers due to the extra challenges associated with tone production, the physical size of the instruments, and access to quality materials and equipment. Through research driven pedagogy, our goal is to improve tuba and euphonium instruction at all levels.
The back row can easily be forgotten, until an ensemble is unable to program a composition due to a deficiency in their tuba and euphonium sections. The contributions these instruments provide, including depth of tone, are invaluable and critical throughout wind band and orchestral literature. However, these instrumentalists often struggle and trail their peers due to the extra challenges associated with tone production, the physical size of the instruments, and access to quality materials and equipment. Through research driven pedagogy, our goal is to improve tuba and euphonium instruction at all levels.
Survey of Music Educators: click here to participate!
You are invited to participate in a research study of music educators and instruction of the tuba and euphonium. You were selected as a possible subject because of your position as a middle and/or high school instrumental music educator. We ask that you read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to be in the study. The study is being conducted by Dr. Jeff Barbee of Indiana University and Dr. George Palton of DePauw University.
STUDY PURPOSE- The objective of this project is to understand the practices of grade school instrumental music educators and their approach to teaching tuba and euphonium students. By gathering information from your experience, we will develop pedagogy that will benefit music educators at all levels.
PROCEDURES FOR THE STUDY- If you agree to be in the study, you will do the following things: Click on this link and complete the survey. It will take around 10 minutes. Please plan to complete the survey in its entirety when you begin. You will NOT be able to save your progress and return later. The survey will be open until May 31st.
RISKS AND BENEFITS- The risks of participating in this research is the slight risk of loss of confidentiality. You are not expected to benefit from participating in this research.
CONFIDENTIALITY- Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential. We cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality.
PAYMENT- You will not receive payment for taking part in this study
CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS- For questions about the study, contact the researcher Dr. Jeff Barbee at 317-274-8327, or jbarbee@iu.edu. For questions about your rights as a research participant or to discuss problems, complaints or concerns about a research study, or to obtain information, or offer input, contact the IU Human Subjects Office at (317) 278-3458 or [for Indianapolis] or (812) 856-4242 [for Bloomington] or (800) 696-2949.
VOLUNTARY NATURE OF STUDY- Taking part in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to take part or may leave the study at any time. Leaving the study will not result in any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. Your decision whether or not to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relations with Indiana University.
This research is intended for individual 18 years of age or older. If you are under age 18, do not complete the survey. This research is for residents of the United States. If you are not a U.S. resident, do not complete the survey.
STUDY PURPOSE- The objective of this project is to understand the practices of grade school instrumental music educators and their approach to teaching tuba and euphonium students. By gathering information from your experience, we will develop pedagogy that will benefit music educators at all levels.
PROCEDURES FOR THE STUDY- If you agree to be in the study, you will do the following things: Click on this link and complete the survey. It will take around 10 minutes. Please plan to complete the survey in its entirety when you begin. You will NOT be able to save your progress and return later. The survey will be open until May 31st.
RISKS AND BENEFITS- The risks of participating in this research is the slight risk of loss of confidentiality. You are not expected to benefit from participating in this research.
CONFIDENTIALITY- Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential. We cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality.
PAYMENT- You will not receive payment for taking part in this study
CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS- For questions about the study, contact the researcher Dr. Jeff Barbee at 317-274-8327, or jbarbee@iu.edu. For questions about your rights as a research participant or to discuss problems, complaints or concerns about a research study, or to obtain information, or offer input, contact the IU Human Subjects Office at (317) 278-3458 or [for Indianapolis] or (812) 856-4242 [for Bloomington] or (800) 696-2949.
VOLUNTARY NATURE OF STUDY- Taking part in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to take part or may leave the study at any time. Leaving the study will not result in any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. Your decision whether or not to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relations with Indiana University.
This research is intended for individual 18 years of age or older. If you are under age 18, do not complete the survey. This research is for residents of the United States. If you are not a U.S. resident, do not complete the survey.
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