Music Education 608 - Philosophy of Music & Teaching

The purpose of this course is to examine philosophical ideas, theories, and problems in music and music education. Your assumptions about music, teaching, and learning will be questioned in order to help you solidify and affirm your own personal philosophy of music and music education. In learning about the ideas and arguments of leading philosophers you will also improve your ability to articulate your own ideas in a scholarly way. Topics discussed in the class include historical perspectives on music education, democracy in the classroom, culturally responsive teaching, the role of the conductor/teacher, creativity and meaning in the music classroom, and arts advocacy.

Open to Graduate students only.