The origins and foundations of music education : cross-cultural historical studies of music in compulsory schooling /

The origins and foundations of music education : cross-cultural historical studies of music in compulsory schooling / edited by Gordon Cox and Robin Stevens. - London : Continuum, 2010 - xiv, 242 p. : ill., music 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Argentina : from 'música vocal' to 'educación artística : música' / Ana Lucía Frega, with Alicia de Couve and Claudia dal Pino China : socio-political constructions of school music / Wai-Chung Ho Cuba : music education and revolution / Lisa M. Lorenzino -- Africa and Asia-Pacific. Australia : recurring problems and unresolved issues / Robin Stevens and Jane Southcott France : an uncertain and unequal combat / François Madurell Germany : educational goals, curricular structure, political principles / Wilfried Gruhn Ireland : curriculum development in troubled times / Marie McCarthy Japan : music as a tool for moral education? / Masafumi Ogawa Norway : educational progress or stasis on the outskirts of Europe? / Fred Ola Bjørnstad and Magne Espeland South Africa : indigenous roots, cultural imposition and an uncertain future / Robin Stevens and Eric Akrofi. Spain : a journey from a nominal towards a universally implemented curriculum / Gabriel Rusinek and Susana Sarfson -- The Americas. Canada : diverse developments across the decades / Nancy Vogan United States of America : reflections on the development and effectiveness of compulsory music education / Jere T. Humphreys Europe. Britain : towards 'a long overdue Renaissance'? / Gordon Cox

and, the experiences of pupils experiencing this musical education. Contributors have carefully selected to represent countries which have incorporated music into compulsory schooling for a variety of differing reasons giving a diverse collection which will guide future actions and policy. www.alibris.com. teaching methods the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum as a compulsory subject the provision and training of teachers of music This landmark collection will explore the origins and foundations of music education across five continents. The introduction of music as a compulsory subject in schools is of unique significance for music educationists and researchers. However, their shared knowledge of this phenomenon is fragmentary and there is consequently a need for more comprehensive documentation and analysis of the foundational aspect of school music from a variety of international perspectives. "Origins and Foundations of Music Education" considers the following key issues: the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical and political landscape

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