Abstract

In order to create a new curriculum for the Western Springs District 101 Orchestra
program, orchestra directors in the suburbs of Chicago were surveyed. A comparison
of programs that are setup similarly to D101 was done, resulting in creation new
targets and outcomes for each grade level and ability level. It was discovered that
almost all directors create their own curriculum and align them to different music
standards that have been released over the years. Results showed that 71.4% of
districts surveyed showed growth in their programs. Each program used similar ways
to collect data and demonstrate student growth. The results showed that a curriculum
can be created to use across the state of Illinois, as long as it allows creative freedom
for each orchestra director.