ABSTRACT

Based on the National Standards, this text is divided into three parts. Part one, Foundations, covers the rationale for a Music Education program in the elementary years; meaning and musical experience; and elements and kinds of music. Part two– Music Elements, Curriculum and Avenues to Music Learning–covers curriculum development; music for special needs students; avenues to music learning and historic and contemporary approaches. Part three–Musical Experiences– is grouped by avenues of music learning and grades. Thanks to years of thorough research, Music in Elementary Education promises is a standard text in the field.

part |62 pages

Foundations

chapter 1|3 pages

Why Music in the Elementary School?

chapter 2|21 pages

Meaning and Music

chapter 3|11 pages

Elements of Music

chapter 4|26 pages

Kinds of Music

part |112 pages

Music Elements, Curriculum, and Avenues to Music Learning

chapter 5|17 pages

Listening

chapter 6|22 pages

Singing

chapter 7|8 pages

Moving

chapter 8|9 pages

Creating

chapter 9|10 pages

Playing Instruments

chapter 10|8 pages

Reading and Writing

chapter 11|13 pages

Approaches to Music Learning

chapter 12|16 pages

Designing Instruction

chapter 13|8 pages

Special Areas

part |53 pages

Musical Experiences

chapter 14|11 pages

Listening Lessons

chapter 15|9 pages

Vocal Lessons

chapter 16|9 pages

Movement Lessons

chapter 17|7 pages

Creating Lessons

chapter 18|7 pages

Playing Lessons

chapter 19|9 pages

Reading and Writing Lessons