MUSIC101 PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES IN MUSIC EDUCATION

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1. Philosophy and Values in Music Education Guiding principles

2. A philosophy of music education refers to the value of music, the value of teaching music, and how to practically utilize those values in the music classroom. Bennet Reimer, a renowned music education philosopher, wrote the following, regarding the value of studying the philosophy of music education: “To the degree we can present a convincing explanation of the nature of the art of music and the value of music in the lives of people, to that degree we can present a convincing picture of the nature of music education and its value for human life “

3. The five guiding principles of music education: 1) an education in the arts is important for all students, 2) independence through music literacy allows for a life enriched by music, 3) independent music literacy involves creating, performing, and responding to music, 4) students must begin music early and continue through high school, and 5) high school music should attract students through variety.

4. It then discusses three philosophies of music education: utilitarian focuses on music's practical functions, aesthetic focuses on music expressing emotion, and praxial sees music as both artistic and social. Finally, it outlines benefits of music for children's development and reasons why music is meaningful, including as self-expression, recreation, socialization, world peace

5. Principle 1:  An education in all the arts is important for all students. Principle 2: Independence – music literacy, in the broadest sense – is necessary toleas  a life enriched by music. To achieve the goal of student independence, principled teachers constantly strive for two key qualities: Authenticity  Transfer 

6. Principle 3: Independent music literacy can be defined as ability to carry out the three artistic processes in music. The three artistic processes in music are: Creating new music (improvisation, composition) Performing existing art with interpretation, and Responding to music with understanding, as an informed consumer/audience member 

7. Principle 4: To achieve independence and transition to adult involvement in music, students must begin music early and continue in high school. Principle 5: High school music electives must address a variety of interests to attract a variety of students. A philosophy of music education refers to the value of music, the value of  teachingmusic and how to practically utilize those values in the music classroom.

8. The Utilitarian Philosophy of Music Education The Utilitarian Philosophy is centered around the idea that music education  ispractical . A few key ideas of utilitarian music education: Music serves as function. It is a toll we can use to achieve a purpose. Music serves a non-musical tone.

9. The Aesthetic Philosophy of Music Education The Aesthetic Philosophy of music education is centered around the idea that music express emotion. A few key ideas in Aesthetic Education: Music for Music’s sake Feelings based experiences High-quality musical products

10. The Praxial Philosophy of Music Education The Praxial Philosophy of music education is centered around the idea that music is both artistic and social. A few key ideas of the Praxial Education: Music is the actualization (praxis) of a person’s belief systems and motivation Music is both a process and a product Music lives in a cultural and social context

11. IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION TO CHILDREN Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of the words. Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills. In addition to the developmental benefits simply put music brings us joy.

12. Toddlers to Music : Toddlers love to dance and move to music. The key to toddler music is repetition. Preschoolers to Music : Preschoolers enjoy singing just to be singing. They aren’t self-conscious about their ability and most are eager to let their voices roar. School Age Children and Music : Most young school age children are intrigued by kids’ singalong songs that involve counting,  spelling, or remembering sequence of events.

13. Reasons why music is meaningful  in our lives: A. Music as Self Expression Music as a fine art, needs primary consideration as a means of self-expression. Music demands expression because we feel it and we understand it through our bodily senses. B. Music as a Reaction Music is useful again as a means of recreation especially during one’s leisure hours for it enlivens and enriches the whole being.

14. C. Music as a Socializing Force Music is of such characteristics that it provides sharing of experiences in asocial situation where people may not only learn from each other but also refresh and inspire one another. D. Music as a power for World Peace Music brings intercultural understanding which paves the way for world brotherhood and peace. It strengthens friendly ties not only among individuals but also among nations. E. Music as Therapy Music, through its elements – melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, tempo, and dynamics – can strongly influence the feelings of the man. It can stimulate and soothe emotions.