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The Problems of Band: An Inquiry into the Future of Instrumental Music Education
- Philosophy of Music Education Review
- Indiana University Press
- Volume 16, Number 2, Fall 2008
- pp. 156-173
- 10.2979/pme.2008.16.2.156
- Article
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This article examines the educational function of the North American wind band program. Issues such as band education's methodological control, perceived lack of self-reflection or inquiry, its insecurity concerning program legitimacy, and the systemic fear that seems to permeate its history provide the framework for this exploration. With a philosophical eye toward the future of school-based instrumental music education each author brings perspective to the task of critiquing an institution that has taken on the seemingly sacrosanct and inviolable trappings of tradition and ritual.