1st Edition
A Different Paradigm in Music Education Re-examining the Profession
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
Biography
David A. Williams is an Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of South Florida. In addition to a variety of graduate classes, he teaches Foundations of Music Education and Progressive Music Methods to undergraduate music education students. He joined the faculty at USF in the fall of 1998, and he holds a Ph.D. in music education from Northwestern University. His research interests involve the use of learner-centered pedagogies and how these impact teaching and learning in music education.
