On the basis of Dewey's principles, Paul G. Woodford explores the social foundation of current music education practices in the context of democratic values of freedom, creativity, and contribution to society. He then critiques the means by which this ideal is learned by teachers and taught to students. Woodford concludes with recommendations for acknowledging democratic and non-democratic values in music teaching, teacher training, and performance, and suggests steps toward a "liberal" music education.
Counterpoints: Music and Education-Estelle R. Jorgensen, editor
Preface
1. Intelligence in the World: John Dewey's Moral Project
2. Intelligence in the Musical World: Defining Liberalism Differently
3. Living in a Postmusical Age: Reclaiming the Concept of Abstract Reason
4. Music Education and the Culture Wars
5. Toward Reclaiming the Public Musical Sphere
6. Music Education as an Occasion for Intelligence
Notes
Bibliography
Index
