Music and Heritage

Dear parent,
This brief survey is aimed specifically at parents of school age children within the Sheffield City Region and is an independent study about the importance of incorporating musical heritage and diversity into music education.
There are no personal details whatsoever collected in this survey.
We appreciate your time and effort in providing us with your valuable feedback.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
This survey is being managed by the Sheffield Region Brass Network; however, the results will be collated in conjunction with other types of UK music groups nationwide.

1. What country’s heritage do you identify with as an individual? *

2. What country’s heritage do your children identify with?

3. Is the music from your heritage country included in your home life?

Yes, a lot
Yes, quite a bit
Yes, a little
No, not at all

4. How important do you think that the music from your heritage country is to your own identity?

It is very important
It is quite important
I think its important to listen to
Not at all

5. How important do you think that the music from your heritage country is to your children’s identity?

It is very important
It is quite important
I think it is important that they experience different genres other than their own
Not at all

6. Do you ever hear music from your heritage country in the UK (other than in your home)?

7. Would you like your children to hear music from your or their heritage country in school?

Yes, if school finds it relevant, I would love for it to be included
Yes, I would like it to be included sometimes
Many cultures should be included
Yes, I would like it to be included
It is not relevant to them