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A history of American music education / Michael L. Mark, Charles L. Gary.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Mark, Michael L.
Contributor:
Gary, Charles L.
MENC, the National Association for Music Education (U.S.)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Music--Instruction and study--United States--History.
Music.
Music--Instruction and study.
History.
United States.
Physical Description:
xv, 500 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm
Edition:
Third edition.
Place of Publication:
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, [2007]
Summary:
A 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, educational, and sociological aspects of the subject, always putting it in the context of the history of the United States. It offers the most complete information on professional organizations, materials, techniques, and personalities of any publication.
Contents:
The ancient Jewish tradition
The age of antiquity
Music education from the early Christian era to the Reformation
Early music education in the New World
The New England roots of American music education
Education for a new democracy
The Pestalozzian education reform movement
The beginnings of music in American schools
Music education in an industrializing America
The development of professional education organizations
The beginning of the Music Educators National Conference
The broadening music curriculum
The Music Educators National Conference matures
American education after 1950
Government, foundation, and not-for-profit support for arts education
New foundations of music education
New curricular foundations of music education
The twenty-first century
Reflections.
Notes:
"Published in partnership with MENC, the National Association for Music Education."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781578865239
1578865239
9781578865765
157886576X
OCLC:
73994171

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