Author: Mark, Michael L.

Publication Year: 1977

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Recent innovations in the philosophies, techniques and materials of music education have opened new vistas for music educators, offering more freedom than ever before to experiment with novel educational practices. These innovations are the focus of Contemporary Music Education, a fascinating and informative account of the history, philosophy and methodology of the art of teaching music.

Abstract:

Recent innovations in the philosophies, techniques and materials of music education have opened new vistas for music educators, offering more freedom than ever before to experiment with novel educational practices. These innovations are the focus of Contemporary Music Education, a fascinating and informative account of the history, philosophy and methodology of the art of teaching music.

Much more than a standard methods book, this text provides an overview of the profession essential to students and educators. Concentrating on the period from the 1950's to the present, Michael Mark describes and interprets the radical changes that have shaped current music education. The book contains detailed discussion of the practical and philosophical foundations, including the influence of the Contemporary Music Project, the Yale Seminar, the Juilliard Repertory Project, and the Tanglewood Symposium . The Orff Approach, the kodaly Method, Suzuki Talent Education, and the Carabo-Cone Method are among the curricular innovations treated by Mark. Contemporary teaching techniques are described and materials are discussed, with special emphasis on youth music and electronic music. A special feature of the book is its up-to-date coverage of the unique problems involved in teaching music in urban schools, special education, and open education. An evaluation of the present and future status of music education rounds out this text, which is remarkable for its treatment of the entire scope of music education seen against the background of broad trends in American education and society. (p. Dustjacket - front and back)

CONTENTS
Preface.
Acknowledgments.

Part 1. The foundation of contemporary music education.

Chapter 1. Historical foundations. 
                Introductions. 
                Changing attitudes toward education in the 1950's. 
                The beginnings of the contemporary era of music
                education. 
                Bibliography.

Chapter 2. Practical and philosophical foundations. 
                The contemporary music project. 
                The Yale seminar. 
                The Juilliard repertory project. 
                The tanglewood symposium. 
                The GO Project. 
                Federal Aid to education. 
                The contemporary period - summary. 
                Bibliography.

Part 2. Music curricula in the contemporary period.

Chapter 3. Curricular innovations. 
                 The Orff approach. 
                 The Kodaly method. 
                 The Kodaly method in the . 
                 Orff and Kodaly combined. 
                 The Manhattanville music curriculum program. 
                 The Carabo-Cone method by M. Carabo-Cone. 
                 Suzuki talent education. 
                 Bibliography.

Chapter 4. Materials for contemporary music education. 
                Youth music. 
                Electronic music by C. Martin Staub. 
                Bibliography.

Chapter 5. Contemporary techniques of teaching music. 
                 Individualized instruction in music by Garwood Whaley. 
                 Comprehensive musicianship. 
                 Bibliography.

Part 3. Areas of concern for music education.

Chapter 6. Music education for specialized needs. 
                Music in urban schools. 
                Music in special education. 
                Music in open education. 
                Competency based teacher education (C.B.T.E.). 
                Bibliography.

Part 4. Finale.

Chapter 7. The National Assessment of Education progress. 
                 Bibliography.

Chapter 8. Music education - present and future. 
                Index.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Arts Education