Statement of Problem
For many years music was seen as a gateway to enter the soul and calm the mind from a stressful day. The smoothing sound of music would help to people, especially those who were going through a rough time. As the years passed the purpose and aim for music has shift to the purpose of personal gain and unjust propaganda, but at least not all hope is lost; the Herbert Morrison technical High band sculpture people to appreciate the music way, therefore instilling values and morals; that can prepare them for the working world. Therefore this study will look at the Herbert Morrison Technical School Band and how it contributed to the personal development of its members.
Topic: How does the Herbert Morrison …show more content…
Extracurricular activities offer opportunities for leadership, travel, skill development, and social engagement and integration in the school. There is growing evidence that adolescents, who are involved in extracurricular activities, are generally happier and healthier than their uninvolved peers. In particular, research suggests that extracurricular participation positively influences adolescents’ psychosocial development, problem and risk behaviours, relationship formation, and perhaps most importantly, their academic achievement. In the researcher’s study, we will discover if all these positively influences discover in Anna Strassmann Mueller’s study can also be found for a particular extracurricular activity known as the Herbert Morrison Technical School …show more content…
The interview done with Mr. Carl Matthews, the longest band director of the Herbert Morrison Technical School Band, with his long term experience with the Herbert Morrison Technical School Band can give me in depth information about the achievement done by the band as well as the effects that the band has on its members; the interview was done on Tuesday January 18, 2011.
Data Collection Tools
Questionnaire
1. What is your gender? Male Female
2. How old are you? 11 -12 years old 15-16 years old 13-14 years old 17-19 years old
3. How many years have you been a part of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School Band
One year two years Three years More than 3 years
4. What position do you hold in the band? Senior member Intermediate member Junior member
5. Do you believe that the band has helped you to become more