A Different Paradigm in Music Education: Re-examining the Profession
- Author: Williams, David A
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Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Philosophic Thoughts and Questions
- Change
- What is Music?
- Why is Music Important?
- What is it a musician can do?
- What should be the goals of music education?
- Why does 'doing music' look so different outside the schools?
- What are the challenges ahead for music education?
- Chapter 2 - History and Traditions
- Introduction
- Singing Schools
- Common Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Music Conferences and Projects
- Young Composers Project
- Contemporary Music Project
- Yale Seminar on Music Education
- The Manhattanville Music Curriculum Program
- Tanglewood Symposium
- The Goals and Objectives Project
- Federal Government and Education
- The Present
- Chapter 3 - Societal Change
- Introduction
- Musical Culture in the U. S.
- Music Technology Changes
- School Change
- Music Education Elephants
- Traditional Ensembles
- Chapter 4 - Opportunities for Change
- Introduction
- Class Size
- Student Autonomy
- Musical/Creative Decisions
- Formal Concerts
- Instruments
- Musical Styles and Ensembles
- Traditional Notation
- Lifelong Skills
- Entry Level
- Developing Functionality
- Chapter 5 - Beyond Band, Choir, and Orchestra
- Guitar Class
- Tablet Based Performance Class
- Music Technology Class
- Music Production
- Recording Arts
- Internet Based Music Class
- An Additional Possibility
- Chapter 6 - Closing Thoughts
- Index