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Music Education in America
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General EducationGeneral MusicMusic Instruction: General
ISBN13: 9781025856254
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Music Education in America is a seminal examination of the pedagogical landscape of musical instruction in the United States during the early 20th century. Written by the distinguished scholar Archibald T. Davison, the work offers a critical analysis of the methods, philosophies, and objectives that defined American music education in schools, colleges, and communities. Davison identifies systemic shortcomings in the contemporary approach to teaching music and proposes a more rigorous, aesthetic-focused curriculum designed to foster genuine musical understanding rather than mere technical proficiency.
The text delves into the roles of singing, theory, and appreciation in the classroom, advocating for a shift toward high-quality repertoire and the cultivation of a refined musical taste. By exploring the relationship between music and social life, the author argues for the cultural necessity of a well-rounded musical upbringing for all citizens. Music Education in America remains a vital historical document for educators, historians, and musicologists, providing profound insights into the foundational debates that have shaped modern music pedagogy and the enduring challenges of integrating the arts into the broader educational framework.
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