A different paradigm in music education : re-examining the profession / David A. Williams.

Cover; Half Title; Series Information; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of contents; Series Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Notes; 1 Philosophic Thoughts and Questions; 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?; Notes; Readings and References; 2 History and Traditions; Singing Schools; Common Schools; Secondary Schools; Music Conferences and Projects; Young Composers Project; Contemporary Music Project

Yale Seminar on Music EducationThe Manhattanville Music Curriculum Program; Tanglewood Symposium; The Goals and Objectives Project; Federal Government and Education; The Present; Notes; Readings and References; 3 Societal Change; Musical Culture in the U.S.; Music Technology Changes; School Change; Music Education Elephants; Traditional Ensembles; Notes; Readings and References; 4 Opportunities for Change; Notes; Readings and References; 5 Beyond Band, Choir, and Orchestra; Guitar Class; Tablet-Based Performance Class; Music Technology Class; Music Production Class; Recording Arts Class

Internet-Based Music ClassAn Additional Possibility; Notes; Readings and References; 6 Closing Thoughts; Readings and References; Index

A Different Paradigm in Music Education is a "let's consider some possibilities" book. Instead of a music methods book, it is a look at where the music education profession is and how music teachers might improve what it is we do. It is about change. It is about questioning the current music education paradigm, especially regarding its exclusive role as the only model. The intent is to help pre-service and in-service music educators consider new modes of pedagogical thought that will allow us to broaden our reach in schools and better help students develop as creative musicians across their lifespan. The book includes an overview of several opportunities and course examples that would make music education more relevant and meaningful, especially for students that are not interested in our traditional performance offerings. The author wishes to stimulate discussions, with the goal for the music education profession to grow and mature.

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