Abstract:
This volume challenges readers to think about what music means in contemporary society, and how music education can remain culturally relevant in the new millennium. A collection of thought-provoking philosophical perspectives on music education. The book explores the changing ways in which music is being produced, disseminated and received. The work considers how current phenomena such as the commoditization of music, the use of new technologies, and access to hybrid music forms, relate to music education. Themes covered include pragmatism, performativity, cultural identity, emotion, autonomy and globalization.