"Music" as an academic subject in the public schools of the United States : an inherent cultural tension -- "Culture," "worldview," and pragmatism : the philosophy and semiotic of Charles Sanders Peirce -- A pragmatic conception of musical practices : "music" as a sign of worldview -- Conceptions of music in the United States -- A brief historical survey of concepts of music in music education in the United States -- Community, autonomy, and music education in the postmodern United States : summary and recommendations
Summary
Argues for the importance of musical activity in human life and for the importance of music in education. This book presents a model for teaching the musical practices of the nation's constituent cultural groups in schools in terms of their respective cultural meanings
