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Zusatztext ...the real beauty of this collection of writings can be found in the diversity of perspectives and opinions presented.... he sets an impressive example for all of us by initiating and participating in real and meaningful dialogues among music educators in his book and accompanying Web site.... There is something for everyone in this book - those who identify with music education as aesthetic education! those who connect more closely with praxial philosophy! andthose who may not have yet given formal music education philosophy a single thought. Klappentext Praxial Music Education is a collection of essays by nineteen internationally recognized scholars in music education. Each essay offers critical reflections on a key topic in contemporary music education. The starting point of each essay! and the unifying thread of this collection! is the "praxial" philosophy of music education explained in Elliott's Music Matters: A New Philosophy of Music Education (OUP! 1995). This philosophy argues for a socially and artistically grounded concept of music andmusic education! challenging the field's traditional "absolutist" foundations. Praxial Music Education is both a critical companion to Music Matters! and an independent text on contemporary issues in music education. Among the themes discussed are multicultural music education! the nature of musicalunderstanding! early childhood music education! the nature and teaching of music listening! music curriculum development! and musical creativity. Praxial music education is a living theory; a dedicated web site (http: //www.nyu.edu/education/music/musicmat) offers Elliott's reflections and"dialogues" with each author's ideas. This unique collection will not only enrich discussions that already use Music Matters as their core! but will globalize current discussions and applications of the praxial philosophy and emphasize the positive and practical values of collaborative efforts in music education. A companion to MusicMatters! this book is designed to spark debate and deeper analysis of this influential theory in music education. Zusammenfassung Elliot's groundbreaking 1995 book! Music Matters: A New Philosophy in Music Education! introduced the praxial theory of music education. Critical Matters collects the responses to Elliot's basic thesis from a number of today's leading scholars in the field. A companion to Music Matters! Critical Matters is designed to spark debate and deeper analysis of this influential theory music education. ...
