An Introduction To Music Studies

Author : John Paul Edward Harper-Scott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 052184293X
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Music Studies written by John Paul Edward Harper-Scott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why study music? An introduction to the main aspects of the subject, outlining the many benefits of a music degree.

Author : J. P. E. Harper-Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780511516368
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Music Studies written by J. P. E. Harper-Scott and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why study music? An introduction to the main aspects of the subject, outlining the many benefits of a music degree.

Author : Keith Negus
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780819563101
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Music in Theory written by Keith Negus and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 1997-02-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively contribution to the debates that are central to popular music studies.

Author : Laura M. Dornberger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781516531080
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction and Practical Guide to Music Education written by Laura M. Dornberger and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-31 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction and Practical Guide to Music Education provides students with comprehensive yet foundational knowledge of the music education profession. The book contains researched best practices for teaching music and guides readers through practical exercises to help them discover their own unique teaching style and approach. The text begins with a chapter that asks readers why they are considering a career in music education and also reveals the qualities of an effective music teacher. Later chapters provide students with a brief history of music education in the United States, introductions to educational psychology, sociology, and child development, practical advice for developing sound and successful lesson plans, strategies for teaching different types of students, tips for job interviews, and more. Each chapter includes references and discussion questions, and select chapters also feature a list of recommended readings for further exploration and independent learning. With emphasis on research and practical application, Introduction and Practical Guide to Music Education is a supportive and valuable guide for any student interested in a career in music education. Accessible and complete, the text is ideal for music seminars, music profession survey courses, and introductory music education courses. Laura M. Dornberger serves on the music education faculty at the State University of New York at Fredonia where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in elementary general music, child development, and music education philosophy and assessment. She has taught PK-12th grade general/vocal music, directed children's choirs, performed professionally as a soprano, and taught private voice and piano lessons. She has led professional development workshops for teachers in Cork, Ireland. She serves as a scorer for the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations, and she is a guest speaker and clinician on effective interviewing techniques. Katherine M. Levy, Ph.D. , is head of the music education area at the State University of New York at Fredonia. She earned her master's and doctorate degrees in music education from the University of Iowa. She has experience teaching beginning, middle, and high school instrumental music in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin and early childhood music in Iowa and Maryland. Dr. Levy is the founding music director of two New Horizons Band programs in which university students and music teachers work with amateur musicians aged 50 and older in music lessons, ensembles, and concert bands.

Author : Martin Clayton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136754326
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cultural Study of Music written by Martin Clayton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Colin Lawson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521627382
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Historical Performance of Music written by Colin Lawson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-11-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 1999 overview of historical performance, surveying issues and suggesting future developments.

Author : J. P. E. Harper-Scott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781139476201
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Music Studies written by J. P. E. Harper-Scott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why study music? How much practical use is it in the modern world? This introduction proves how studying music is of great value both in its own terms and also in the post-university careers marketplace. The book explains the basic concepts and issues involved in the academic study of music, draws attention to vital connections across the field and encourages critical thinking over a broad range of music-related issues. • Covers all main aspects of music studies, including topics such as composition, opera, popular music, and music theory • Provides a thorough overview of a hugely diverse subject, from the history of early music to careers in music technology, giving a head-start on the areas to be covered on a music degree • New to 'neume'? Need a reminder about 'ripping'? - glossaries give clear definitions of key musical terms • Chapters are carefully structured and organized enabling easy and quick location of the information needed

Author : Julie C. Dunbar
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351857452
Total Pages : 643 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Women, Music, Culture written by Julie C. Dunbar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women, Music, Culture: An Introduction, Second Edition is the first undergraduate textbook on the history and contribution of women in a variety of musical genres and professions, ideal for students in courses in both music and women's studies. A compelling narrative, accompanied by over 50 guided listening examples, brings the world of women in music to life, examining a community of female musicians, including composers, producers, consumers, performers, technicians, mothers, and educators in art music and popular music. The book features a wide array of pedagogical aids, including a running glossary and a comprehensive companion website with streamed audio tracks, that help to reinforce key figures and terms. This new edition includes a major revision of the Women in World Music chapter, a new chapter in Western Classical "Work" in the Enlightenment, and a revised chapter on 19th Century Romanticism: Parlor Songs to Opera. 20th Century Art Music.

Author : Barbara L. Wheeler
Publisher : Barcelona Publishers(NH)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Music Therapy Research written by Barbara L. Wheeler and published by Barcelona Publishers(NH). This book was released on 1995 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first and most comprehensive textbook on music therapy research to be published, with 24 chapters, edited and authored by eminent researchers and scholars. The book begins with an overview of issues in music therapy research, followed by a survey of the current literature; then different types of quantitative and qualitative research designs are described in detail, including philosophical and historical modes of inquiry. Several chapters describe the actual process of doing research, and throughout the book, numerous examples of music therapy research are provided. This is a standard reference for students and professionals in the field.

Author : Stuart Borthwick
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136733809
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Music Genres written by Stuart Borthwick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the study of popular music, this book takes a schematic approach to a range of popular music genres, and examines them in terms of their antecedents, histories, visual aesthetics, and sociopolitical contexts. Within this interdisciplinary and genre-based focus, readers will gain insights into the relationships between popular music, cultural history, economics, politics, iconography, production techniques, technology, marketing, and musical structure.