시각장애학교 합주부 운영 실태 및 활성화 방안

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the present condition and management status of bands in schools for the visually impaired and consequently, to find out ways to activate bands activities. To achieve the goal, in the research, music teachers working at twelve schools for the visually impaired throughout the nation were surveyed and analyzed. To summarize the results of the investigation is as follows. First, the present band of the schools for the visually impaired consists largely of less than fifteen members including elementary school, middle school and high school students, and its purpose was to encourage exciting hobbies in students with visual impairment. Second, looking at the management status of schools for the visually impaired, five performances were held in a year and the individual practice time was half an hour a day. The musical instruments were well equiped. Pieces of music arranged by teachers were largely used, the annual budget was less than ten million won mainly from school finance. The instructions for an individual and a small group were usually done by music teachers and instructors in charge of each musical instrument. Teachers felt that they were good enough to instruct students, and if not, they generally received support from instructors out of school. The lack of practice time was the most serious problem in the band instruction, followed by regular classes and duties in charge. Also, band activities helped students to increase their confidence. Finally, to vitalize the bands of schools for the visually impaired, mutual exchanges with bands in general schools(especially in high schools) were mostly requested. Also, teachers' training on how to manage a band and instruct music braille was highly demanded. It was important to lead students to aggressively participate in a band activity and fully secure the rehearsal time. In terms of further support, the establishment of ensembles with visual impairment and relevant support would be needed.