Patriotism and Nationalism in Music Education

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Contents: Foreword: on patriotism and education, Simon Keller
Introduction, David G. Hebert and Alexandra Kertz-Welzel
Patriotism and music education: an international overview, David G. Hebert
Lesson learned? In search for patriotism and nationalism in the German music education curriculum, Alexandra Kertz-Welzel
Nationalism and school music in Australia, Jane Southcott
National identity in the Taiwanese system of music education, Wai-Chung Ho
A national anthem: patriotic symbol or democratic action?, Carlos R. Abril
Nationalism and patriotism: the experience of an Indian diaspora in South Africa, Ambigay Raidoo Yudkoff
Soundscapes of a nation(alism): perspectives from Singapore, Eugene Dairianathan and Chee-Hoo Lum
Conflicting perspectives on patriotism within music education in the United States during wartime, Amy C. Beegle
'We stand on guard for thee': national identity in Canadian music education, Kari K. Veblen
Nationalism and music education: a Finnish perspective, Marja Heimonen and David G. Hebert
Conclusions and recommendations, David G. Hebert and Alexandra Kertz-Welzel
Index.

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Music has long served as an emblem of national identity in educational systems throughout the world. Patriotic songs are commonly considered healthy and essential ingredients of the school curriculum, nurturing the respect, loyalty and 'good citizenship' of students. But to what extent have music educators critically examined the potential benefits and costs of nationalism? Globalization in the contemporary world has revolutionized the nature of international relationships, such that patriotism may merit rethinking as an objective for music education. The fields of 'peace studies' and 'education for international understanding' may better reflect current values shared by the profession, values that often conflict with the nationalistic impulse. This is the first book to introduce an international dialogue on this important theme; nations covered include Germany, the USA, South Africa, Australia, Finland, Taiwan, Singapore and Canada.

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British Journal of Music Education

appealing to a wide range of readers, interweaving broader historical overviews, and engaged, personal accounts... Patriotism and Nationalism in Music Education provides a stimulating series of case studies that trace music education's ethical, unethical and unexpected consequences

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