Teaching Secondary Music

Focusing on the nature of musical understanding and how to facilitate and assess musical progress, the editors bring together a team of experienced music educators leading the programme of support for the new secondary curriculum.

Supported with practical examples, case studies and resources exploring effective practice, Teaching Secondary Music covers the key concepts and approaches which underpin good practice in secondary music education. These include:

-How music relates to other curriculum subjects

-Ways of implementing newer aspects of the curriculum

-The music industry and intellectual property rights

-Working with a range of musicians

-Using ICT as a tool for musical performance

-Developing musical leadership

This book is essential reading for PGCE Secondary music specialists and practising music teachers.

Jayne Price is the Music Education Coordinator in the School of Education and Professional Development at the University of Huddersfield.

Jonathan Savage is a Reader in Education at the Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University.