COPYRIGHT

1. What copyright needs do you encounter during the school year? Check all that apply.
a. Copies of music for rehearsal
b. Copies of music for performance
c. Copies of music for use in the teaching environment
d. Recording of student performances
e. Use of non-school recordings or tapes/films
f. Downloading music or other resources from websites for use in music classroom or performance
g. Other:

2. How "strict" would you say your school is, regarding teacher adherence to copyright regulations?
a. Very strict
b. Strict
c. Not so strict
d. Could care less

2a. Do you have to present paperwork or other evidence to your administrator to show you're complying with copyright regulations?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not sure
d. Not applicable, they don't care

2b. Is there a resource person at your school who helps you with copyright administrative duties, or copyright interpretation?
a. Yes, both
b. Yes, just administrative
c. Yes, just interpretive
d. No, neither

2c. Are there sufficient funds in your budget to allow you to purchase an adequate number of copies of music for your students?
a. Always
b. Most of the time
c. Sometimes
d. Mostly not
e. Never

3. How knowledgeable are you regarding copyright law, as it relates to music education?
a. I know it and understand it well
b. I know it, and for the most part, understand it
c. I am familiar with it, understand the basics
d. I really don't know much of it at all
e. I haven't a clue!

4. Did you know MENC has a copyright resource guide? (www.menc.org/copyright)
a. Yes
b. No

4a. Would it be helpful if MENC created a new copyright resource that gave specific examples and details of copyright situations?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not sure

5. Any comments or tips you'd like to share with others?

IRON CHEF (the Food Network)

Please refer to the article in April's Teaching Music (www.menc.org/journals), where the author compares teaching music to being an "Iron Chef". One must be prepared entering the classroom, much as an Iron Chef must be prepared and on his/her game when entering "kitchen stadium".

Please see each category below, and indicate to what extent you are prepared to "iron chef" every day.

1. Time-Tested Recipes--lesson plans and rehearsal activities
a. I am very well prepared, thanks to me
b. I am very well prepared, thanks to my school
c. A and B!
d. I could be better prepared! Lack of resources/inadequate preparation time

2. Standard Ingredients-- have all your materials ready.
a. Thanks to my school, I have all the supplies and resources I need
b. My music classes are adequately supplied (it could be better)
c. I have very few school supplied resources (must primarily depend on fundraising/boosters/my own funds to get by)
d. We are inadequately supplied (primarily due to lack of school funds/support)

3. Organized Workspace--a clean, organized classroom can help make it welcoming and accessible to all students, regardless of abilities.
a. I have a great workspace/classroom, thanks to my school
b. I have a great workspace/classroom, thanks to me
c. A and B
d. My workspace could be improved if I had more time/resources
e. What workspace? I teach from a cart!

4. Secret Ingredient--All too often teachers enter the classroom hoping nothing unplanned happens, but all too often something does. Teachers need to be ready for the secret ingredient (whether positive or negative) and have the tools at hand to use the unplanned event to their advantage.
a. I am a whiz at dealing with "the secret ingredient" (the unexpected)
b. I am pretty good at dealing with the unexpected
c. I'm getting used to dealing with the unexpected
d. I still have difficulty dealing with the secret ingredient that may pop up from time to time in class or rehearsal!

5. Game Plan--teachers need to know how to manage their time and how to make a great experience last throughout the class period. MENC member discussion forums.
a. I'm pretty darn good at managing the class time and making the class productive and worthwhile
b. I'm not bad at managing the class and making the most of the class time
c. I'm fair at the classroom management
d. I could use some help! (post your query for assistance on the MENC member discussion forums (see link above), where expert mentors and MENC colleagues can help you!)

6. Tasting and Judgment--In order to improve as a teacher, self reflection, and insight and evaluation from administrators and fellow teachers are necessary. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
a. My supervisor regularly evaluates my teaching
b. I have time (or I make the time) to reflect on my teaching each week.
c. I am required to submit self-evaluations to my supervisor
d. Peers at school evaluate each other and offer tips
e. None of the above

7. Relative to your answers in questions 1 - 6, which has more influence on how well prepared you are to teach?
a. The length of time I've been teaching
b. The circumstances/situation at your school (budget, administrative support, schedule, etc.)
c. Both equally
d. Other:

8. Any "iron chef" tips you'd like to share with other members?

ABOUT YOU

1. Are you an MENC member?
a. yes
b. no

2. What grades do you teach, and/or have taught, especially f you're retired? Check all that apply:
a. pre k
b. kindergarten
c. 1 - 3
d. 4 - 5
e. 6
f. 7-8
g. 9 - 12
h. college
i. I'm a student
j. I'm an administrator (or I was one)

3. What areas do you teach/have taught? Check all that apply:
a. band
b. chorus
c. orchestra
d. general music
e. early childhood
f. jazz
g. theory
h. composition
i. music history/philosophy
j. methods/pedagogy
k. other:

Thank you for taking this survey! Look for answers in upcoming news pages of the TM and MEJ!!!