A Philosophy of Music Education

by Bennett Reimer

Book Overview

This book advances the philosophy of its previous editions into new territory, recasting it in light of emerging ideas and interests in philosophy in general and in philosophy of music in particular.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0136638813
• ISBN13: 9780136638810
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring

Some of Bennett Reimer's writings are very inspiring. I am so thankful that my college professor used this particular book for our required reading.

A Great Read For All Music Educators

This text presents an excellent philosophy of music education! It makes clear that the nature and value of music must be found WITHIN it, not outside. We music educators must express to the public that music in itself is good and should not be an excuse or tool for increased standardized test scores, etc. Currently, more and more music educators are forced to link musical attributes to scholastic activity. This deteriorates the nature and value of music. Author Reimer makes it clear that an aesthetic view of music education is a goal for all music educators to strive for.