Teaching music in American society : a social and cultural understanding of teaching music /

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-179) and index.Teaching Music in American Society provides a comprehensive overview of social and cultural themes directly related to music education, teacher, training, and successful teacher characteristics. Music teachers need to be not only knowledgeable in conducting and performing but also socially and culturally aware of students, issues, and events that affect their classrooms.--book coverA sociological perspective -- Theoretical foundations -- The purposes of education -- Music education's role in society -- Equality of education -- Diverse learning and inclusive music education -- Social components of music learning -- Social characteristics of effective teachers -- The teaching profession.