Description
Book SynopsisA thought-provoking consideration of the challenges facing music educators today.
Trade ReviewThe author thinks outside of the traditional box and considers the child holistically.
-- JaNell Koskie * Music Educators Journal *
Jorgensen's book will serve the discipline of music education best as an impetus for discussion by those who have the authority to affect change. . . . Recommended.
* Choice *
. . . a significant work of music education literature, one for any educator, politician, parent or activist hoping to create change in our schools.Vol. 7.2 July 2005
-- Amylia C. Burnett * Graduate Student, Teachers College, Columbia University *
This book will be of interest to a wide audience, including professors, teachers, students of music and music education, and those interested in the arts and their role in education. . . . offers a wealth of knowledge and insight from numerous perspectives, not just philosophical, but musical, educational, historical, cultural, sociological, and feminist. Jorgensen's eye is always on the world view as well.12.2 Fall 2004
-- Carolyn Livingston * University of Rhode Island *
Estelle Jorgensen's voice is distinctive, challenging and immensely refreshing.Vol. 20.3 2003
-- Susan Young * University of Surrey Roehampton *
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgements
1. Setting the Stage
2. Justifying Transformation
3. Transforming Education
4. Transforming Music
5. Creating Alternatives
Notes
Index
