The Origins and Foundations of Music Education
Subtitle: International Perspectives
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Nov 17, 2016
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9781474229081
Description: "This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and considers the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical, social and political landscape. Within each chapter, the contributors explore the following key areas: the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum; teaching methods; the provision and training of teachers of music; the experiences of pupils. This fully revised second edition includes new chapters on Brazil, Israel, Kosovo, Lithuania, and Turkey, along with questions to encourage reflection and discussion. A concluding chapter has been added to encourage readers to consider the evolution of music education globally"--Back cover.
Notes: Source title: The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: International Perspectives