{"product_id":"a-concise-survey-of-music-philosophy-paperback","title":"A Concise Survey of Music Philosophy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonald A. Hodges\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Concise Survey of Music Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e helps music students choose a philosophy that will guide them throughout their careers. The book is divided into three sections: central issues that any music philosophy ought to consider (e.g., beauty, emotion, and aesthetics); secondly, significant philosophical positions, exploring what major thinkers have had to say on the subject; and finally, opportunities for students to consider the ramifications of these ideas for themselves. Throughout the book, students are encouraged to make choices that will inform a philosophy of music and music education with which they are most comfortable to align.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrequently, music philosophy courses are taught in such a way that the teacher, as well as the textbook used, promotes a particular viewpoint. \u003ci\u003eA Concise Survey of Music Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e presents the most current, prevalent philosophies for consideration. Students think through different issues and consider practical applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are numerous musical examples, each with links from the author's home website to online video performances. Examples are largely from the Western classical canon, but also jazz, popular, and world music styles. In the last two chapters, students apply their views to practical situations and learn the differences between philosophy and advocacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hodges has written an excellent resource for those wanting a short\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003ebut meaningful\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003eintroduction to the major concepts in music philosophy. Applicable to a number of courses in the music curriculum, this much-needed book is both accessible and flexible, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtaining musical examples, tables and diagrams, and additional readings that make it particularly useful for a student's general introduction to the topic. I especially like the emphasis on the personal development of a philosophical position, which makes the material especially meaningful for the student of music.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e--Peter R. Webster, Scholar-in-Residence, Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonald A. Hodges\u003c\/strong\u003e was Covington Distinguished Professor and Director of the Music Research Institute of Music Education at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and author of \u003ci\u003eMusic in the Human Experience \u003c\/i\u003e(Routledge 2011). He has taught university courses in Music for more than forty-two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 298\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44276389183590,"sku":"9781138954519","price":141.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/WFVQajVhWWNDczlvQkRSbDlYcE52Zz09.webp?v=1766428740","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/a-concise-survey-of-music-philosophy-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}