Music Education at Oberlin Conservatory

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Tim Groulx's thorough and meticulous history of Music Education at Oberlin Conservatory chronicles the establishment, growth and eventual demise of a rich music education program. This story of the people involved and the courses they created will resonate music educators passionate about 'music for all. * Jane Southcott, Professor Emeritus, School of Education, Culture and Society, Monash University, Australia * Music Education at Oberlin Conservatory is a compelling and informative study that will interest scholars of music education history as well as alumni of the institution. Drawing on extensive primary sources, Timothy Groulx presents meticulous research through clear, engaging, and accessible prose." * Phillip M. Hash, Professor of Music Education, Illinois State University, USA * With Music Education at Oberlin Conservatory, Timothy L Groulx has created a landmark publication in the history of music teacher education. His story of Oberlin is more than a chronicling of events. Above all it is a story about humans. Groulx wears his scholarship lightly in weaving together a narrative from archival material and interviews conducted with the last music education faculty members and conservatory dean. This has a resonance that extends beyond the walls of one institution, transcending national boundaries to serve as a reminder that we must never take music education for granted. * Mary Stakelum, Area Leader for Music Education, Royal College of Music, UK * In a detailed history of music teacher education at Oberlin Conservatory, Timothy Groulx traces the program's rise and decline from its beginnings in the late nineteenth century. Drawing from extensive institutional records, the narrative reveals the enduring influence of institutional foundations on program development while highlighting the dedication and innovation of generations of music education faculty. A unique story of music education in conservatory culture set within the broader context of societal change, the book is an important contribution to American music education. * Marie McCarthy, Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan, USA *