A Philosophy of Music Education: Advancing the Vision (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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"The author is one of the few people who actually has something unique and important to say about the present state of music education in the world." — Dr. John Kratus, Michigan State University

"This is a broad, sweeping text. While the core issues and perspectives of the previous editions have been maintained, here they are framed and explored in light of contemporary perspectives, theories, research findings, and curricular developments. This book examines the unique value of music and music learning, explains why school music education has been such a successful enterprise in the past, and proposes future directions for continued growth." — Dr. Steven Morrison, University o f Washington

"Reimer is perhaps the most progressive thinker in music education because he is so knowledgeable and compassionate about current trends in philosophy, education, and psychology." — Dr. Carlos Xavier Rodriguez, University of Iowa

"This 'revisioning' of his philosophy stakes some new ground as it adroitly and cogently addresses the tough questions faced by twenty-first century music educators. This volume is required reading for everyone concerned with the theory and practice of American music education." — Dr. James F. Daugherty, University of Kansas

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For undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in Introduction to Music Education, Foundations of Music Education, History and Philosophy of Music Education, and Contemporary Issues in Music Education. This text 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. The foundational concept--that the values of music are gained through direct experiences with its meaningful sounds--remains intact, but is explained and applied in broader, more inclusive scope, with a synergistic philosophical stance as the basis.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 307 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (August 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130993387
• ISBN-13: 978-0130993380
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #524,768 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read For All Music Educators, June 28, 1999

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This review is from: Philosophy of Music Education (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

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.

18 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not convincing!, December 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Philosophy of Music Education (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is selling old, modernist ideas about music which are totally unconvincing compared to the postmodern views of music (e.g., Lawrence Kramer, John Shepherd, George Lipsitz, Robert Walser, Richard Taruskin) I've been studying in musicology and ethnomusicology courses (where the profs just chuckle at Reimer's book). Why do my music education profs still believe this stuff?

15 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book is a good example of bad philosophy., November 4, 1999

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This review is from: Philosophy of Music Education (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book fails to offer a reasonable philosophy of music education because it is based on a notion of music (as a "presentational symbol") which has been debunked by mainstream philosophers for decades. The "absolute expressionist" theory of music and music education put forth in this book is so narrow and implausible it's hard to believe that any reasonable person would take it seriously. Because it misrepresents the nature and value of music, this book is invalid as a guide for music curriculum and instruction.