RJA#9a: Thesis Statement

Research Question:
Should music students in America be taught with a combination of oral and notated methods?

Precise claim:
Music students in America should be taught with a combination of oral and notated methods.

Reasons/blueprint:
-Learning music through both methods allows for more opportunity to play in a greater range of ensembles
-Gives the student a wider knowledge of music which allows for greater and quicker progression

Complete thesis statement:
Music students in America should be taught with a combination of oral and notated methods because it will give them a wider knowledge of music and allow them to play in a greater variety of ensembles.