E-raamat: Praxial Music Education: Reflections and Dialogues

Essays in this new book, written by a diverse group of internationally renowned music education scholars on a wide variety of contemporary music education topics, are carefully reasoned and well written. However, the real beauty of this collection of writings can be found in the diversity of perspectives and opinions presented...There is something for everyone in this book- those who identify with music education as aesthetic education, those who connect more closely with praxial philosophy, and those who may not have yet given formal music education philosophy a single thought. * Music Educators Journal * Praise for Music Matters "David J. Elliott's Music Matters: A New Philosophy of Music Education should prove to be a watershed in the history of our profession because the author dramatically takes issue with some of the most cherished assumptions of mainstream philosophy in music education today...This is a bold endeavor, and Elliott has written a bold book to back up his arguments...It should be read by all music educators.. * Music Educators Journal * ...the real beauty of this collection of writings can be found in the diversity of perspectives and opinions presented.... he sets an impressive example for all of us by initiating and participating in real and meaningful dialogues among music educators in his book and accompanying Web site.... There is something for everyone in this book - those who identify with music education as aesthetic education, those who connect more closely with praxial philosophy, and those who may not have yet given formal music education philosophy a single thought. * Music Educators Journal *