Future Oriented: Embraces Change
supports non-traditional programs and facilities
interested in experimentation
strong involvement in twentieth century music
supports electronic, video and broadcast media music
engaged in collaborative projects in arts technology
committed to networking and nontraditional instructional delivery
provides incentives for development in I-tech and music technology
develops new courses of study in response to emerging careers
actively participates in multiple discipline programs
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Past Oriented: The Jurassic Music Department
supports traditional performing groups and courses exclusively
prepares performing artists and music educators exclusively
deep seated resistance to changes in current program
unwilling to share fixed resources with new emerging areas
oblivious to other departments
does not support multiple discipline programs
disinterest in jazz or contemporary music
disinterest in experimentation
oblivious to changing career markets for musicians
disinterest in adapting a curriculum to changing career needs
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Present Oriented: Pragmatic About Change
Museums are nice, but...
conservancy plus development--not conservancy versus development
maintains a balance between the past and future orientation (avoids exclusionary position)
preserves traditional activities and courses of study
responsive to changing career markets and need for new programs
explores new areas (but later in the developmental curve)
shares resources with new programs (but on a smaller scale)
open to experimentation if the numbers are favorable
open to multiple discipline programs if the numbers are favorable
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