Wind Bands and Cultural Identity in Japanese Schools

By David G. Hebert

Book Overview

This detailed, intimate volume tells the story of the world's largest musical competition, Japan's All-Japan Association contest, which has over 500,000 participants. It also examines music pedagogy in Japan and explores its influence on cultural identity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400721773
• ISBN13: 9789400721777
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"