Music Education in the 21st Century in the United Kingdom: Achievements, analysis and aspirations: 34
Author(s): Susan Hallam (Editor), Andrea Creech (Editor), Pauline Adams (Contributor), John Conlon (Contributor), Colin Durrant (Contributor), Jessica Ellison (Contributor), Helena Gaunt (Contributor), Evangelos Himonides (Contributor), Kate Laurence (Contributor), Hilary McQueen (Contributor), Adam Ockelford (Contributor), Ioulia Papageorgi (Contributor), Ross Purves (Contributor), Lynne Rogers (Contributor), Jo Saunders (Contributor), Maria Varvarigou (Contributor), Graham Welch (Contributor)
Publisher: Institute of Education
Publication Date: 1 July 2010
Language: English
Print length: 372 pages
ISBN-10: 0854738991
ISBN-13: 9780854738991
Book Description
The landscape of music education in the UK is constantly shifting and developing. This book provides a timely and unique overview of this restless sector by considering the achievements of music education, analysing its current performance and setting out aspirations for the future. Music Education in the 21st Century in the United Kingdom addresses the power of music to influence and change human behaviour, analyses current and future issues in music education and casts a spotlight on particular areas of education, including early years, the primary school, the secondary school, further education, universities and conservatoires, music services, the music studio and the role of music leaders and community musicians. Written by experts in the field of music education, the book provides an authoritative account of the current status of music education in the UK. While essential to understand the current and future context in the UK, the book will be invaluable to those involved in music education internationally, as it includes chapters on the provision of music education for all children, listening, the role of singing, playing an instrument, creativity, the role of technology, issues of performance and assessment, learning through the lifespan and the initial and ongoing education of music teachers. It also includes a range of case study examples and evaluations of practice. The book is a landmark publication in the field of music education and will be essential reading for policy-makers, practitioners, music students, trainee music teachers and those who provide music services in the UK and internationally.
Editorial Reviews
Review
… an important book, arriving at a critical moment for the future of music education in our state schools. — Bette Gray-Fow ― Classroom Music
To say that the book is timely is to understate. The book is both accessible and scholarly wise, and will serve as a rich resource for at least some part of the twenty-first century. — John Finney ―
Music Teacher Magazine Published On: 2010-12-01
Received 4 out of 5 stars — Toby Deller ―
Classical Music Published On: 2010-09-25
Review
I think the book is excellent, an essential companion for anyone in music education, whether they are a trainer, teacher or manager. At this time of significant change I believe music education provides an excellent tool to help us plan and develop future learning opportunities. — Mr Peter Chivers ― National Association of Music Educators (NAME)
About the Author
Professor Susan Hallam is Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London and currently Dean of the Faculty of Policy and Society. She pursued careers as both a professional musician and a music educator before completing her psychology studies and becoming an academic in 1991.
Dr Andrea Creech has extensive experience as a professional musician, music teacher and researcher. She currently is Lecturer in Education at the Institute of Education, University of London and Associate Lecturer (psychology) for the Open University. Previously she has held principal positions in orchestras in the UK and Canada and subsequently was founder and director of a Community Music School in the Republic of Ireland.
Pauline Adams is lecturer in Music Education, teaching on the PGCE and Master’s Music Education courses at the Institute of Education, University of London. She started her career teaching in inner London schools and for some years acted in an advisory role for the Inner London Education Authority.
John Conlon has over 28 years experience working within the post-compulsory education sector in a range of contexts including arts, community, theatre and adult, further and higher education. He co-initiated and became director of operations for Creative Partnerships, a £120 million government-funded creativity in schools programme. John is currently the pathway leader for the pre-service, post-compulsory PGCE at the Institute of Education, University of London.
Dr Colin Durrant leads the postgraduate programme in Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London and is conductor of the University of London Chamber Choir and Imperial College Choir. He has a wide range of choral conducting and teaching experience and is principal tutor for the Association of British Choral Directors’ conducting courses in London. He designed and developed a postgraduate programme in Choral Education, the first of its kind in the UK.
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