Form for a parent initiating a request that a student be excused from studying/performing a piece of music because of religious beliefs

In order for a student to be excused from performing a piece of music, the parent must answer all questions on this form and sign it. The student will then be assigned alternative work in lieu of studying/performing the piece of music in question.

Parent's Name:

Student's Name:

Course Name:

Name of the piece of music that you wish the student to be excused from studying/performing:

1. To what in this piece of music do you object and why? (Please be specific in your answer)

2. What do you perceive will be the primary effect of this study/performance? How do you find this objectionable?

3. In what ways do you feel that the study/performance of this piece of music involves an excessive entanglement with any religious group, or between the school and any religious organization or belief? Please be specific.

4. Are you aware of the judgment of music critics and scholars regarding this piece of music?

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Parent's Signature