Music Education in the Caribbean and Latin America: A Comprehensive Guide

Music Education in the Caribbean and Latin America: A Comprehensive Guide, features music education from twenty of the most important Latin American countries and Caribbean islands. The islands and countries represented are:

Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, M xico, Nicaragua and Panam

South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Per , Uruguay and Venezuela

Caribbean: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago

Each chapter will address some -or all- of the following aspects: the early days, music education in Roman Catholic education/convents, Protestant education, public school/music in the schools, cultural life, music in the community, teacher training, private teaching, conservatory and other institutions, music in university/higher education, instrumental and vocal music, festivals and competitions, teacher education and curriculum development, and professional organizations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1475833180
• ISBN13: 9781475833188
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.9"