While preparing students for a career in music may be a goal for some music programs, it is not a common goal for all secondary school music programs.

The primary role of a music teacher in a secondary school is to help students develop their musical skills and knowledge, not simply to teach them how to play instruments or conduct a choir or band.

While music technology is becoming increasingly common in secondary school music programs, it is not yet a universal component of the curriculum.

Performance assessments, such as recitals, concerts, and auditions, are the most effective way to assess students' musical learning because they allow students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a real-world context.

Inquiry-based learning, which encourages students to actively explore and discover musical concepts, is the most effective instructional strategy for teaching music in secondary schools.

All of the above strategies are essential for effective classroom management in a music classroom.

Technology can be used in music education to provide students with access to music resources, help them learn about music theory and history, and allow them to create and share their own music.

All of the above challenges are facing music education in secondary schools today.

All of the above strategies can be used to improve music education in secondary schools.

All of the above reasons make music education important in secondary schools.