This book presents perspectives and perceptions of music education today by those who matter most – the students. Placing their views in the centre of the debate, this book provides an evaluation of the democratic processes involved in teaching and learning music: - Identifying consistencies in children’s expression of how they wish to learn - Highlighting particular sites where students have a voice in the music education system today - Illustrating how the learning environment is experienced by today’s children - Posing questions about the reconstruction of music teaching and learning for the twenty-first century European Perspectives on Music Education, Volume 9, offers new perspectives on school reform and will be essential for all those involved in music education including music teachers, researchers, students, artists, policy makers, and anyone who believes that children’s voices should be heard.weiterlesen