The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy Hardback

Edited by Leigh (Michigan State University, USA) VanHandel

Part of the Routledge Music Companions series

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Description

Today’s music theory instructors face a changing environment, one where the traditional lecture format is in decline.

The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy addresses this change head-on, featuring battle-tested lesson plans alongside theoretical discussions of music theory curriculum and course design.

With the modern student in mind, scholars are developing creative new approaches to teaching music theory, encouraging active student participation within contemporary contexts such as flipped classrooms, music industry programs, and popular music studies. This volume takes a unique approach to provide resources for both the conceptual and pragmatic sides of music theory pedagogy.

Each section includes thematic "anchor" chapters that address key issues, accompanied by short "topics" chapters offering applied examples that instructors can readily adopt in their own teaching.

In eight parts, leading pedagogues from across North America explore how to most effectively teach the core elements of the music theory curriculum: FundamentalsRhythm and MeterCore CurriculumAural SkillsPost-Tonal TheoryFormPopular MusicWho, What, and How We TeachA broad musical repertoire demonstrates formal principles that transcend the Western canon, catering to a diverse student body with diverse musical goals.

Reflecting growing interest in the field, and with an emphasis on easy implementation, The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy presents strategies and challenges to illustrate and inspire, in a comprehensive resource for all teachers of music theory.