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