Contemporary music education /

Mark, Michael L. 1936-

Contemporary music education / Michael L. Mark. - 3rd ed. - New York : London : Schirmer Books ; Prentice Hall International, c1996. - xv, 350 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-336) and index.

List of Illustrations and Exhibits. Preface to the Third Edition. Preface to the First Edition. PART I: SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC EDUCATION. 1. Historical Foundations of Music Education. 2. Pivotal Events of the Contemporary Era. 3. Intellectual Currents in the Contemporary Era. 4. Advocacy: Connecting Public Policy and Arts Education. PART II: THE MUSIC CURRICULUM. 5. Music Education Methods. 6. Materials and Tools of Music Education. PART III: AREAS OF CONCERN FOR MUSIC EDUCATION. 7. Music Education for Special Needs. 8. The Education of Music Teachers. PART IV: FINALE. 9. The Assessment of Music Education. 10. Contemporary Music Education: Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

Contemporary Music Education maintains the practical and objective stance that has made it a standard in the field.

0028719158 (alk. paper)


School music--Instruction and study--United States.

MT 3 / M345c 1996

780.71