World Music Pedagogy, Volume II: Elementary Music Education

This volume addresses the theory and practice of teaching world music to children in grades 1-6 (ages 6-12).  The book specifically addresses how World Music Pedagogy applies to the learning needs of elementary age children.  This stage of child development provides opportunities to develop meaningful multicultural understanding that can last a lifetime. 

This book includes case studies, theory, and practical ideas (with illustrations) for teaching world music to children.  Ethnomusicological issues of authenticity, representation, and context are illustrated, supporting the goal of helping children better understand the world around them through music. 

Listening Episode music examples can be accessed on the eResource site from the Routledge catalog page. 

Table of Contents Overview:

• Chapter 1: Teaching and Learning in Context
• Chapter 2: Attentive Listening for Cultural Awakenings
• Chapter 3: Participatory Musicking
• Chapter 4: Performing World Music
• Chapter 5: Creating World Music
• Chapter 6: Integrating World Music
• Chapter 7: Surmountable Challenges and Worthy Outcomes