Designed to support teachers in developing new strategies and pedagogies for teaching music, and for teacher education students requiring a comprehensive overview of the subject Teaching Secondary Music provides a modern and accessible of key issues in music education at secondary level. Focusing on the nature of musical understanding and how to facilitate and assess musical progress, the editors bring together a team of experienced music educators leading the programme of support for the new secondary curriculum. Supported with practical examples, case studies and resources exploring effective practice, Teaching Secondary Music covers the key concepts and approaches which underpin good practice in secondary music education. These include:
How music relates to other curriculum subjects
Ways of implementing newer aspects of the curriculum
The music industry and intellectual property rights
Working with a range of musicians
Using ICT as a tool for musical performance
Developing musical leadership This book is essential reading for PGCE Secondary music specialists and practising music teachers.