This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education across five continents and considers: - the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical and political landscape - the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum - teaching methods - the provision and training of teachers of music - the experiences of pupils
Contributors have been carefully selected to represent countries which have incorporated music into compulsory schooling for a variety of differing reasons giving a diverse collection which will guide future actions and policy.
