A history of music education in England, 1872-1928
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A history of music education in England, 1872-1928
Scolar Press , Ashgate Pub., c1993
Available at 4 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-193) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Between 1872 and 1928 there was a tremendous growth in the teaching of music in schools, which played its part in the gradual transformation of musical life in England. This text assesses the impact of a small group of influential musicians who made a significant contribution to this expansion. Her/His Majesty's inspectorate of schools (HMI). At the heart of the book is an attenpt to reconstruct belief systems concerning the right place of music in education. The book concludes by placing the introduction of music in the National Curriculum within some historic context. Ways forward are suggested for a more effective music education based upon the lessons of history.
Table of Contents
- "Husbandry and harmony, cotton spinning and counterpoint" - the thought and action of John Hullah, 1812-1884
- "music as a humanizing agent" - John Hullah as inspector of music in training colleges, 1872-1882
- "Musicianship of the mind with the voice as its instrument" - John Stainer, W.G, McNaught and Tonic Solfa
- "Towards the national song book" - the history of an idea
- "Sensitiveness to higher rhythms" - Arthur Somervell and his vision of music education
- "the new musical education" - the development of music in the school curriculum, 1901-1928
- "the legacy of folk song" - the influence of Cecil Sharp on music education.
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