Mark, Michael L. <br/><br/>
Music education in your hands :  an introduction for future teachers / 
Michael L. Mark and Patrice Madura 
 - New York :  Routledge,  2010. 
 - xiv, 156 p. :  ill. ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/>Why music education? -- The role of government in school music -- The music curriculum for all students -- The music curriculum for vocal and instrumental performers -- The music educator's communities -- Professional associations : the third community -- What music teachers need to know to be successful -- Competencies that music teachers need to be successful -- Challenges for the new teacher -- Statements of belief : words that guide the profession -- Preparing for the future of music education 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780415800891 (hardback : alk. paper) 9780415800907 (pbk. : alk. paper)  RM118.72 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Music--Instruction and study--United States<br/>School music--Instruction and study--United States