A concise history of American music education
By: Michael L. Mark.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Education
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 177
ISBN-13: 9781578868506; 9781578868513
Subjects: Music -- Instruction and study -- United States -- History
Description: "A Concise History of American Music Education covers the history of American music education from its roots in biblical times through recent historical events and trends. It describes the educational, philosophical, and sociological aspects of the subject, always putting it in the context of the history of the United States. It offers complete information on professional organizations, materials, techniques, and personalities in music education." "Michael L. Mark is the author of several books, including Contemporary Music Education and Source Readings in Music Education History. Me is professor emeritus at Towson University, where he also served as dean of the Graduate School."--Jacket.
Notes: "Published in partnership with MENC, the National Association for Music Education."

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: European music education in early times; title: Music : a curricular subject; title: Professional education organizations; title: Music education expands; title: Music education in the 20th century; title: The 21st century.