Evaluating Teachers of Music Performance Groups

Doerksen (music education, U. of Oregon), a former vocal and instrumental music teacher and administrator, describes how to evaluate music ensemble instructors, based on the belief that the evaluation of instruction requires expertise in the subject taught. He outlines how to define the teaching task, including criteria, standards, and job descriptions, and the evaluation process--goal setting, conferences, observation, analyzing instruction, and plans of assistance. Forms are included. There is no index. The book is a revised edition of Guide to Evaluating Teachers of Music Performance Groups (1990). Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

David P. Doerksen is a retired chair of music education at the University of Oregon School of Music. He has taught instrumental and vocal music from elementary through the university levels, and was supervisor of music for the Salem, Oregon school district for nine years.