Music Teacher Mock Interview
Practice 30 Music Teacher interview questions covering pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum design.
Question 16 of 30
What are your thoughts on competition in music?
How to Answer
Example Answer
Community Answers
Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.
Competition can be a great way for students to strengthen their skills. But, competition can be spoiled, if it is not looked at through the right lens. Share with the interviewer how you gauge competition to allow students the best opportunities in life.
Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.
"Competition helps students in a lot of ways. But, if it is used to pressure or threaten, competition should not be used in that manner. I want students to compete, so they get feedback on their performance. Then, they can grow and develop in a positive way."
Interview Coach
Jaymie
A real coach, not AI. I read every answer myself and write back with personalized feedback.
Typically responds within 24 hours.
0 - Character Count
Anonymous Answer
I love competitions. It gives great feedback to the choir directors on what we need to work on. Try to take it with a grain of salt and students tend to be very sensitive and defensive about it, especially at this age.
Marcie's Feedback
Why do you love competitions? Can you talk about some that you have been involved in or led? Does the students' sensitivity indicate that perhaps competition in music isn't advantageous for them at this age? Think through this and then discuss how the kids either benefit from these competitions or don't. Show your excitement about helping them in this way (or preferring to teach them in other ways).
Unlock All 30 Music Teacher Questions
Prepare for diverse questions from elementary schools to high school music programs.
Get StartedJump to Question