Music, Society, Education: A Radical Examination of the Prophetic Function of Music in Western, Eastern, and African Cultures with Its Impact on Society and Its Use in Education
Music, Society, Education: A Radical Examination of the Prophetic Function of Music in Western, Eastern, and African Cultures with Its Impact on Society and Its Use in Education
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0714535303.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Repaired; Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Spine Slightly Cocked; Edges Lightly Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. SYNOPSIS: This is probably the most original and controversial book on music to appear in English for many years. The author argues that the musical tradition of Western Society has become stultified, that music is heard in artificial conditions and is increasingly irrelevant to modern life, however much pleasure it may give to a small elite. In contrast he examines the very different role that music plays in Eastern, African and less industrialized cultures, where whole villages and communities participate directly in music-making and where music is not an artificial ritualised oasis outside normal life, but an essential part of everyday experience. From a radical analysis of musical history and its styles over the last 400 years, he draws new conclusions, showing how the present nature and the future of a society can be deduced from its music and how changing musical patterns directly effect change in society. The author examines composers and schools of music that are often unknown to modern musicians and music lovers, such as the early American music of William Billings, the experiments of Harry Partch and the music of Bali and Africa. He is often critical of modern musical institutions that he feels have betrayed the goals that the best modern composers once tried to achieve. Above all, he criticizes the present role of music in education and clearly states what he believes needs to be done to make music accessible and relevant. Music-Society-Education is both a new sociology of music and a fascinating exploration of the different world traditions and their functions, never before examined so radically or so readably, and a book that every interested layman can follow without difficulty. The publishers believe it will greatly influence the musical thinking and teaching of the future. Christopher Small was born in New Zealand in 1927 where he obtained first a science degree and later a B. Mus. from the Victoria University of Wellington. He taught in New Zealand for several years, composing a number of short film scores and a ballet before coming to England in 1961. In London he studied under Priaulx Rainier, worked with Bernard Rands and subsequently taught in schools and colleges. As well s composing music for classroom use he writes articles and reviews, and has written a short biography of Schoenberg. He is currently a senior lecturer in music at Ealing Technical College.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0714535303.
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Very Good. Very Good 1980 John Calder Book, a few creases in the spine, otherwise the book is in very good condition, clean and tight Quality Books Because We Care-Shipped from Canada Usually ships within 1-2 business days If you buy this book from us, we will donate a book to a local school We donate 10, 000+ books to local schools every year.
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