This volume of essays references traditional and contemporary thought on theory and practice in music education for all age groups, from the very young to the elderly. The material spans a broad range of subject areas from history and philosophy to art and music, and addresses issues such as curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, as well as current issues in technology and performance standards. Written by leading researchers and educators from diverse countries and cultures, this selection of previously published articles, research studies and book chapters is representative of the most frequently discussed and debated topics in the profession. This volume, which documents the importance of lifelong learning, is an indispensable reference work for specialists in the field of music education.
Biography
Marvelene C. Moore is Professor of Music Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA and is founder and chair of the National Symposium on Multicultural Music, co-sponsored by The National Association for Music Education.
’This volume of critical essays in music education documents the uniqueness of the discipline, assists in imparting knowledge of and instruction in music, and supports research and advocacy in its justification of music for all people. It is a vital publication for the preservation, safeguard and continuation of the profession.’ Australian Journal of Music Education
