A Different Paradigm in Music Education

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