Creating a Musical School

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David Bray

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English

Oxford University Press
07 May 2009

Music; Secondary schools; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Music

Series: Oxford Music Education

This book looks at two years in the life of the UK's first Specialist Music College - the Northampton School for Girls - and sets the development of this school against what we know about other schools often described as 'musical'. The author also sets out a wider context of local and national developments in education, and challenges myths about musical children and the idea that some children never succeed in music. This book does not provide easy answers but, in an entertaining and thought-provoking way, challenges the reader to think hard about the issues surrounding music provision in schools and to reflect on and help develop their practice. Foreword by Howard Goodall.

By: David Bray
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 384g
ISBN: 9780193355880
ISBN 10: 0193355884
Series: Oxford Music Education
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 07 May 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1: What is a musical school? 2: Specialist Music Colleges and the context of music education in 2004-6 3: The views of students, staff, and other stakeholders about music 4: The curriculum - background and theory 5: Improving motivation for music at Key Stage 3 (Sharon Green) 6: Music across the curriculum (Diana Pearman) 7: Extra-curriculur music and instrumental teaching 8: Using ICT and e-learning to develop musical skills and create positive attitudes 9: The community dimension of schools in the future

David Bray has worked in primary, secondary, and special schools as a senior manager, class teacher, instrumental teacher, and conductor. He is also an Ofsted-trained inspector and was an LEA advisory teacher and examiner before taking up his current post as Education Adviser for Northamptonshire Local Authority.

Reviews for Creating a Musical School

One of the book's merits is the wide coverage of issues in music education ... There really is something for everyone with an interest in music education . .. Every music teacher would benefit from the interesting and challenging ideas put forward regarding the nature of musical talent. Better Gray-Fow, Classroom Music, February 2010