ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the role of patriotism and nationalism in the German music education curriculum from an interdisciplinary perspective, taking into account the German cultural tradition as well as Germany's history and national identity. Rochlitz, Triest, and Forkel together forged the link between writing music history and promoting national consciousness. The power of music as an effective means for the creation of community and the achievement of political objectives became obvious, and the amateur music movement had a significant impact on the social and political life in Germany. The end of World War II in 1945 marked a break in the history of both German national identity and German music. In German society, there are different opinions regarding patriotism and nationalism: many people believe, particularly in the Christian Democratic (CDU) and Christian Social (CSU) parties, that Germans have a right to celebrate their national identity.
