Music Matters - 2nd Edition by David J Elliott & Marissa Silverman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Why is music significant in life and education? What shall we teach? How? To whom? Where and when? The praxial philosophy espoused in <em>Music Matters: A Philosophy of Music Education</em> offers an integrated sociocultural, artistic, participatory, and ethics-based concept of the natures and values<br>of musics, education, musicing and listening, community music, musical understanding, musical emotions, creativity, and more. Embodied-enactive concepts of action, perception, and personhood weave through the book's proposals. Practical principles for curriculum and instruction emerge from the<br>authors' praxial themes.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><br>Nearly twenty years ago, music education philosophy changed forever with the publication of <em>Music Matters</em>. The second edition is not a casual update; it is a sweepingly new and expanded text that rises to an unprecedented level of sophistication. In addition to having a fresh and contemporary feel<br>that draws evidence from a great array of sources including science, cognition, and philosophy; this edition also celebrates critical and creative thinking and offers an enhanced concept of personhood and the development of individual meaning. The result is a powerful and convincing resource that is<br>a must-read for anyone who takes music teaching and learning seriously.--Peter R. Webster, Professor Emeritus, <em>Northwestern University</em><p></p><br>Why does music matter so much in our lives? Why does it have the power to transform us? This comprehensive examination of music education answers these questions and more, presenting a new vision of the importance of the arts in our lives.--Diane Ravitch, <em>New York University</em> <br><p></p><br>This landmark contribution will continue to shape the discipline for decades to come and propel music education philosophy in every corner of the globe.--Gary McPherson, <em>University of Melbourne</em> <br><p></p><br>Informative and delightful, <em>Music Matters</em> is a highly accessible and engaging account of the role that music plays in genuine education.--Nel Noddings, <em>Stanford University</em> <br><p></p><br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><br><strong>David J. Elliott</strong> is Professor of Music and Music Education at New York University. An internationally sought-after author and speaker, Dr. Elliott is also an award-winning jazz composer/arranger. <p/><strong>Marissa Silverman</strong> is Associate Professor of Music Education at the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. A Fulbright scholar and professional flutist in New York City, her publications include discussions of urban music education, musical interpretation, and ethics and social<br>justice.<br>
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