Music education : source readings from ancient Greece to today / edited by Michael L. Mark, Townson University

Includes bibliographical references and index

Views of music education in antiquity -- Later European views of music education -- Historical American views to 1950 -- Music becomes a curricular subject -- Philosophical views of music education -- Psychological views of music education -- Music education and society -- Music in the schools -- Music education, government, and advocacy

Music Education: Source Readings from Ancient Greece to Today is a collection of thematically organized essays that illuminate the importance of music education to individuals, communities and nations. The fourth edition has been expanded to address the significant societal changes that have occurred since the publication of the last edition, with a greater focus on current readings in government, philosophy, psychology, curriculum, sociology, and advocacy. This comprehensive text remains an essential reference for music educators today, demonstrating the value and support of their profession in the societies in which they live [Publisher description]