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ERIC Number: EJ1261597
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Aug
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0255-7614
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A Music Literacy-Based Rationale for Popular Music Ensembles and Experiences in Music Education
May, Brittany Nixon; Broomhead, Paul; Tsugawa, Samuel
International Journal of Music Education, v38 n3 p470-491 Aug 2020
The purpose of this article is to utilize new conceptions of music literacy to support and encourage popular music experiences in music education. A new definition of music literacy is presented and authentic popular music resources that function as (newly defined) texts to develop music literacy are identified and discussed. Finally, considerations will be given for music educators on how to select and utilize popular music texts to engage students in meaningful music interactions that promote music literacy development.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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