Race and Gender in the Western Music History Survey: A Teacher's Guide

Race and Gender in the Western Music History Survey: A Teachers Guide offers concrete information and approaches to include women and people of color in the typical music history survey course and foundational music theory classes. It provides a reconceptualization of syllabus principles and suggests new topics of study and pieces by composers whose work fits into a more inclusive narrative of music history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Race and Gender in Western Music History Survey: A Teachers Guide offers valuable insights and strategies to facilitate the inclusion of women and individuals from diverse racial backgrounds in the traditional music history survey course and foundational music theory classes. This book serves as a guide for educators seeking to reconceptualize the principles that shape syllabus creation. It presents fresh perspectives on canonical composers and works, accounting for the musical, cultural, and social contexts in which women and people of color have played significant roles. Furthermore, it suggests new topics of study and compositions by composers whose work aligns with a more inclusive narrative of music history. A thematic approach, similar to the traditional chronological sequencing in Western music history classes, is adopted. Three themes—Locales & Locations, Forms & Factions, and Responses & Reception—are designed to uncover cultural aspects that are often overlooked in traditional music history classrooms. By exploring these themes, educators can organically incorporate diverse perspectives and individuals into the curriculum without compromising the inclusion of canonical composers. This resource empowers teachers to create inclusive and equitable learning environments that celebrate the rich diversity of music history.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367491192