Transforming Music Education

"Brilliant... important reading for those who teach music, who writethe curricular plans for teaching it, and who guide prospective teachers to theprofession.... It is a must-read, for it awakens thoughts about why we teach andhow." -- Patricia Shehan Campbell

This quintet of essaysexamines the reasons why music education should be transformed, investigates thenature of education and musical transformation, and suggests alternative educationalmodels and strategies. Estelle Jorgensen frames her argument for new approachesagainst the backdrop of historical musical and educational practice and draws onliterature from various fields. Transforming Music Education is addressed to currentand future music teachers, those who train them, and all who are interested inrevolutionizing music education.