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Small Instrumental Ensembles In The Elementary School, John "Jack" William Murphy
Small Instrumental Ensembles In The Elementary School, John "Jack" William Murphy
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The music teacher of today has only to look back as far as his own experiences as a music student to become aware that rapid and significant changes in the underlying philosophy of music teaching have occurred at all school levels. In general the emphasis has shifted from the development of mechanical skills through repetitive drill on formalized exercises, to the development of the whole child through participation in a broad field of pleasurable musical experiences. Carried further, the newer concept implies that these musical experiences will not be limited to the confines of the music department, but will carry …