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oes eacher rove a fronderpenpecive about themeles, he word in which they tech,
ethow dheyfe na that weld, Many social ctor ifaence whot, who, at how individu
each ape sutscquenty fet thei pesophicl belies For example, many mise elation
tino Ii view themselves ae performen, not educatas (Grehlch, 2007; Frohlich & “
Roy 1985; Foci & Smith 2017: LRoy 1963 Madsen & Kelly 200; Raters, 1981, 2000).
Hw nights inital perpctve fluence a zohingplalesorbyCan muse educators ef
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dresing theses! Other cull forma ncn each nclades knoe
seydent ap scioeconome tar nes ith dali gender scion, ond cs
ef iemgaton on econ cans Thess sues oy nonce he Sliver soe
ton thy alo ae noninsetiona aspects of aching (Wadd, 203). er explo.
le sch stant res coder re fr prlpating msc canbe immed eles on
Sow sens eactr the een they parte nase cases
“A need fotencherstofven ileal undesaningicppedio mos sae dgaaners
sf edcntion son th Une Sas Bente recog destin ean intact ene
fuprisieg th many ste eacher erenon ext contin # stone reopen empha
(Henny 2005; Spring, 2006). Teacher erieton exams fen rege iowlte of ctr
divest schasthe eee frail gender expectations, che infec of erase eam
ng and the fe of lecononic tu cn ol Gop ey oton nase td
seademic achievement Seng, 208). Cloom te uch serene emi eons
Inet mtating des, ond aseing ser peromapie inured bya tra
elie on eae cron soar AShnal tps fewest aes ae
inayinflence archers ede, afore des, and prope stdeneacer intercon
(Cone, 200; Wall, 1965.
in demonstrating» broader atonal pronpcive, the need for understanding sail
pecs eftedn the Natal Cae Ars Snare Satna Asean or Mase Eee
ton 2014) Tn promering the ara connector the andar sote“Undcrsanding artwork
‘roves mismo indhals own and oe cules ad sees, whle ao ponding
pporunies to acces exres, and negate reaning neem» sont) of content art
{Rete Anceiation fr Mie Elsa, 104.10) Fuhemor testa sehnan
se these spec of me econ by singin Anchor Sendai cht ms edie.
tion shoal be able o "Rene aise Het and woke with sole, eal, ad hate
Conexto deepen untersanng” (Neral Asan er Mase Edson, 2014)
Fndmentl. hel in muse edvstion slats theinacion an, people
dnd culture i a ection sting The neato of cad til cnoponent ca be
sen evoushout ison. The foundation ay be decovered in cent Grech ceons
where soll spect of edacrtonguined tough developing the mid, body and soul were
son wari lded ine
in which knowledge wa seta ran PRRAT be contre)
ede order fo conte so sala, Mase was chrsed fre sly to develop the
human soul and prepare csr igor aod within sey. The win of Pe (389)
feleved muse helped 0 chic humsne and ar eel to he ue in sot Plo
laced peacinporaneeraserining oat seal ORGS tod develop mel
havior Morerecent U.S. Peet Rorld Regen ote, “The es and Hunan ach
who we ate and ne can Tey le at the very oreo the resi we mc
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A Sociological Perspeceve 3
‘und languages considered normal by students, yet very unfamiliar to the teacher. Much af wha ~
\Staugh and experianced in muse elaurpom elect he comunity the school serve, such os
holds esebratonr and ceremonies, mont and civic ales, andeltyalunetandngs These
social neratons an afc duc aional expectations and experince By ncuting sco
cal perspective In teacher ainingcueula, music teaches ean betel implement isrutona
ana musical approaches thar iterelae schol muse wit community mist experiences, ths
making the sy af mace more meaning and eleva.
Benefits of» Socolgial Pespectve for Music Beato
| = Explains the restionhip of mi to diferent curl poles of view
+ Makes beer connections of min nthe schools o mus in society
1 Hips eochers co undersand and relate o rent from diferent backgrounds and
perspectives
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Sociology and Education
Ieisfieuloimagie asociery withou some stem of education. No surprisingly sciloges
are incre in school environments and indus within edaeation, They are specially
onceed with the ieractions of people within edstionalsrucrrs (Ballantine & Spade
2012) Learning in schools easel roee ths rl fn sur and intervie
ara social eamponens(Reledge, Cohen Vag, OskomeVogsh, & Roberts 1015), Tnching
‘human interaction experienced in many vemis Including tus class, allay ding
lunch period a school fol ges or dances, and en school base. Understanding the dive
sy of tnratinsrqules knowledge fell variance ncoing an avers of tudes
faa tackground, musical iceres,expecracins, and previous musi experiences
Socolopits ae trereed in eamlogexperenes of al pes beste of uation’ ration
lien gener An undentanding of oct acl inlet has ays Been important to
understanding eohing nnd leaing pocases (McCarthy, 2002). Edenton is equcrlconided
| formal proces involving individ atending aru school, However, cdction aco
scanty evolving ene refecing pepe changes in soi Suber ebiation et hisong
proces achieved formal a informally in many ferent manne nd places Or ston bein
‘he dy we ae For and ends the dy we die Experiences berween Kh ad death make each oe
ss dere asthe stators ar peopl we encoantr throughout ou liv. Because of ar dvesy
‘naman have the epi lea al dhe tame any sing td in lie manners (Glick
(Chi, 202; Vine, 1989). Our parents or paral gts, re at echo, cur home en
‘onment oi hol Sblngs and pee ae or fi claumates We lam by watching ethers ae
ltsening: neacing wi he woe round
Seciolgis view formal education as dhe soci ination that guider a sclty'tanssion
ofknowedge cts members. From a social penpecie education may center on sel develop
‘ment helping student to engage and fncton sueceatly in soir. For example chilton
pyr
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vihow Few Wiad ma eanblersre scan oppor fr eaching trl nore,
Jeu le ht tl wo sie ale bce wae wife de word an be fom
ther chilies worlds (ce Photo Pg 1). Education hlp hilen cniene diferenes and
‘Mectivaly cope with iene cultural expeeions such as gender roles, ae relipon geographic
ference language, and other earl views (Colla & Chin, 2002; Swit 1976).
(Gebel, cao a vil pare fever socey including indus snd nonin com
mnie, tual and urban setsing ard erate and nonlerate cultures Behavior involved Ia
teaching and leasing ae socal penomena infvnced by varius clea exgectaions, Conse
quently, fueation serve diferent purpses based on sell and cultural standards nd expect
‘lou While edvtion nay serve dMerantprpore cereal tvs the ie inti nl
sscoes to wanaica ide range of cour nowfedge apd sll oder tobe ces,
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A Sociological Perspect 5
Sociology and Music Education
Mase education abo involves human incractins influenced by a vay of evershanging a
ror variables. Ech petions musical edvation is made of muliple and divene expenenct
‘caring nad ouof ceo (Campbell, 2004 jaf, 2004, 2006). Divescexperences pt
coftesching. Each eacheriscontinuousy shaped constant interactions with dents and ere
‘hargageuleral viable nique teach chook Conquer, ndertanding that caching
‘socal phenomenon help cent contextin which wornation can bedeliveredin sigue ways
‘wachingeach student (Foehlich & Smith 2017)
arming music refes a soil perpective involving the development and interactions of
cognitive, ayehomotr ad affective scl ils, Concept fm nsction vey readin
furseiey os rus exe informally and formally While mony may chink leaning ees
‘hroagh formal lesions, our st murs Ison begin informally ln ote envsoment Aso
fase aches, parents nrodue us to muse, and our homes re quently otf performace
sag We learn our fest masa values, including out renee of musical peference ane aly,
{hrogh our homes and famlies (Gordon, 197; LeBane, 1982). Theis informal expences
freqcly influence us o parse (or not to purse) muse in 8 more dona formal cho
Hiving soil perspecsive enables music eduestors co recogni they fce the same challenges
ccstrs inher subjects confon, nluding:
ecenporey——seebaavor:
‘notpaton bedecindeg
securely soa lence
egy pasicy
schovonane cine
‘Asin ecation, the oof music education is pepe changing sfeting evolving cull
‘andar ond expecatins lncling the aust within societies Alo, ime o general
flo musc education’ een purpove io anamica vary of cultural sills and knowlege
for individuals to be successl in sci. Pehaps mise edueeions primary galt enable
sade farction masialy a very mscaly dives worl
Sociological Basics
“Teaching i social proces reflective ofthe ast base scioloial principle. Te aprecot 2
soci penpective tis importa for teaches co begin with bse scilogialpisipessxd
Founiations. The wy of sociology may be defined athe setemati suf of human behav,
isos, organisation, nattutions andthe general deelopmencof human city (Maciony
1997), Aspurtofthe cial sciences ike muse education), socolgy tan incerdsilinary
Sonbining aspects of eer sade including ppcholoy, biology, atwopolgy history, and
hip. Thee feds coneribute to socotogis having a beter undentaning of human
'eing by seeking anses to questions invaving the development and nuances ple ch
1 siden, seleoncepe, racial ineractions, elon, speioeconomc stat, ang and
divoce, the media and technology. gender, eins, edoaton, and muse experi
(Valine, 1985),Sociologists study human inerations in evenday occurences wherever chey ae found
inloding neighborhood sets, workplaces, pesons, shopping mall, homes chaste, eee
ational aziits, cancer alls, and schools (Mactonis, 1997, They are carious atout how
social ore is derived svaughondinary human bchavio. Tica press pent hal
lenge. as human being every unpredictable duero their constant changing havo, which
‘influenced by aval factors For example the me ody can influence sade ten
tion and behavioy, which my be diferenc i the moming than warbler lunch. Behavior may
chang again js after lunch and agatn minutes bore the en of che school day. Thereore
leaming canbe influenced by diferent psids daring the day and sees within tho ey
(Other sei lated factors infoencing stadentsinclae thet sleep received, whether
‘hey have practiced or completed homework, they have hod breakfast, they ave had
Aistgretmene witha fend or other leacher or the excitement fn upcoming spor or musi
series
Sociology stems to addres she challenge of mull influences by approaching human
behavior fom broad concert. Ie o explain human soiees no by universal rules bt
‘ore by concextual parameters highlighted by ee uniqueness each socey and ts elates
(acini, 1997; Viner, 1989). The considerable vant of crue soll ah cultura hare
‘celtics affecting humans has made cology an inexact scence with few sbclute answer.
‘Asa rel, ociologleal researchers look for ends and obectivegeneraieions ater than
steals
Society
Seeks study human societies A society may be defined ea community of people having
common rations, beavis, vals, Bel and teres (Mion 197) The weed common
is ey. ver society comple in that es compre of many siferent iaitutions structre,
and inlvduals, yet commonalities ex Fulcher & Scot, 2011. The United Sts acter)
that, while reflecting vere characterises, compe of oma tats that interact onthe.
Among out commonalities include a love of democracy and feed, an underzanding of gv"
‘mimenca setae and laws, a bliin caplalism ee the opportniy cake oneself
cially beter, and an underanding of American symbole such at the fg, the Pledge of
Allegince and music such a Anarca My Cary, Ts of Ts, Amer ihe Bena, nd
the SisrSpmgld Boner. These symbols repreene common chases many inivals
‘consider co be “American.” However, symbols of America canbe interpreted very flere.
Tedvituas om Miam ay perceive symbols of Amerie fleet fom chiens n Kansas ty
or Seale. Consequently, iional symbol ae not she sole representations ofAmerican, a6
‘many diveseproupsof people compe ou soi,
‘Catal varie n or county fine sociologts ot challenges many tive in
‘our sori: Sociologists state thet sno universally accepted dlnion of society (Mocions
1997). A cin sas unique a diverse a ts member and tht chorctre very apparent
in Arian sce For example, "Whats an Armencan Thea any repost ths
_qustin bye atsalt resolution Historically the United Seats fon boon comprised Native
Americans but aloof irmigrans om around the wold, Indiv came anid ited ht
tations behavior des, language, mu, and oer Heaps to live they crsomeane each,
conerpof what it istobe item i the United Sater One fis sls was viewed as neces
sar farina srengh. Tas aproath known athe weltingpo concep, where inivsuls
would meld opether thei behaviors, values, atte, even langage, musi, and rest orm 8
ingle view of America (Goodenough, 1957),
However around eh
to our Thepowing
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State they desied co
these india wan
‘howeteriaten and
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aceptance of eiferet
‘aloes ar well url
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2038. This demogrp
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sales not only fle.
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thacthe umber fsa
fetid om 1973 ro 2
In 2014 the percentage
‘whe wa shan 50
Increased fom 19 0 2
Inde United Snes we
(Lee, 2014). With 30
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‘muchas cased pet
Seeron American
inthe American way
Ata the melting pot pe
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Beri hey hare had 9
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by universal ules but
tosis and sears
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uni of people ting
987), The word conn
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igthaioterae opt.
bb undentanding ef poe
‘comake oneelfna
he tg, the “Plelge of
mere he Boil, rd
tice many idiuals
preted very dflrenty
mittens in Kans City
Shon of “Arerci,” 3
ages many indian
nota soley (Mion,
any esponcst tis
deencompraed of Mie
tmeand smal thle
then orsomecne cle,
{seo vas viewed ares”
incep, where ind idals
noid dese oform 2
Howeveh around the fre 1950s a change in how many individuals viewed ouocety began
‘ooccut The rowing nuber of diferent groups altri how our socecy wa viewed (Collrick
Chinn, 2002; Goodenough, 1987). Though immigrants continued to come to the United
State, they dosed eo maineia hel native editions, vals, dss, language, ed ni Sil
these individuals wanted ro be United Sate cece. They valued American Mesa,
characteris, and behaves; however, they wanted to maintain ther native easton THs
‘concept became known at paral society (Goodenough, 1987). Pluralism veeopnes the
Scceptance of diferences among various groups, while incorporsting traditional American
‘alos az wel, Ourpluraliisoiery embraced diversi even expanding characte hay
lersandvaluetconidered “American” by many indus ourourey (Barks x Bak, 2001;
ake & Lipton, 199).
However embracing diversity has not always ben met with ppeoval. Fr example, The US.
(Cena epred that by 2010, | in hen undo the ag of IB nthe United States a a
less one oe bor paren (US. Censs Buea, 2010),
Furthermore, the U.S. Censs Berens (2013) predicted she international gration toe
nied Seates wl surpass natural bith nerease this country sometime becween 2027 and
2038, This demographic shift i resulting inthe historical influence ofthe role of white
‘Americans in our seieey eo end ss other acal populations increase (Ross & Bell 2014)
‘According ro the Counell on Foreign Relations (Lee, 2013), this perceived los of power
is caused great concern and unrett in many gate ofthe county In 2014, on school di
‘et in Minnesota attempted to redraw school soning lines ta erate mote diversiy within
* the diets sehool, The reiting bid reculted In cromendoas anger and resentment
‘mong the community, forcing many school board members to resign (Toppa SOverbers
01a)
CCharcersice of cen vet will become even more evident in school estooms 2s
stents not nly eflecrdifeences i ace, gender, ethnic sea es language bli, ee
pons and ages bt alo in attides,mocration, dese, seal, cognkve and emia devel.
fenen el-coneopt and slsteom, and musi inert For example, Dillon (208) repored
‘forthe number ofsuadons ofeolrin US pub schoolsrew fom 2243 prcenina 30st
ptiod ftom 1973 2004. The Nationsl Center for Eduction Sess (20174) repaed that
{n2014 the percentage ofsadansevlledin publ cemenary nd secondary chooks who were
sti wees than 0 parent fo the it ne. In cont, the paceaage af Hipani stents
Increased fom 19 0 25 percent daring the sme period Another report indicated that schools
inthe Unieed Sarr were preparing each upto 50,000 ne migrant tudes aha year alone
(Loe, 2014), Wich 10 many difeene groupe of people, rerling in » vane of views of what
contitts Unite Sater society, debates oer vals es ngage, bhavir res and even
‘nae sete eat este song uur plain Tee dette hve had weeds
tee on Amerie esuaton tecaue or vcety views ichaolsasthe peice souree of tanieg
Inche American way of le (Banks, 2001), Thus dichotomy aed debate exis berween pram
tnd the melding pe epee tha oe place schools inthe middle eating wich societal
Sens he United Ss hud be gh and whch es ihn a cone Sold be
Cutture
Diverse sly cates on diferent groups of people who share some form of behavior
‘thought. Dileree groupe of people within a ocety are Known a ule (Erb, 2001)
and may be thought of ay subsets of sociery- A eulure ss group of people who share away ofBA Secitogeal Perspective
‘Me (Gollnick & Chinn, 2002). Everyone asa eltre and isa ember oft east one ules
{group A person culture determines how the individalpercives, believes evalate, ad
[behaves in soci, explaining why all societies have divere thinking and behaviors Thur
soclolgel viewof Iie, incladg mas, that “enuy iin the eyes ofthe beoldec™ Wise
is considered “good” can ony be evaluated tothe extent tt the properties ae family and
‘understood in tit prtiular culture. Subeqsently, culture eveines many of eu havin
nd expectations
Like cere, culkures include common characteris inhaling belie, values, havin,
tnd materials posesions that incerat together. Culere are created by hirans and ate rot
jenetc but rather learned chough interactions with ae members ofthat cata (Maco
nis, 1997). Through cular, humane lesn accepted ways of dressings language alg,
family, eeonemies, and even muse. Sine humane create thei culture, these charset
les are consul changing ro reflect siting ides nd nesds, Thus, cuter contues
to the plural zoncep of eur saciety chroagh i diverse interactions (Golick & Chien,
200),
ur society is omprica of numerous curl groups, some sir, sme very fered
eral cotstutirg oa concept of American india sofen 2 member of mutpe cal
‘oral groups. Fer sample, an indidal ean bean adlecent,Afican-Amercan, Cathal,
living a middleclass socioeconomic ats and plying tuba in the public school bad Each
troup repesentdha sown norms, which are curl expectation, behovioy aad stiuces
Including behaviors dress anguoge argon, belie and musieal interes Nos hep detemn ye
‘how people within culture think and behave (Fulcher & Scott, 2011), Individuals adap
‘thelr desired clr noms inorder to be aecepted ad succesful wich ober within tha ea.
ture. Behavioral nems ae scionsor events kno a foloaye (Maciony, 1997, Folkways re
Ishavios not reired by 2 group bot expected. In msi, orchestra ments sanding se
‘concertmaster or cndoetor walls onto sage san example ofall. As people move es,
fone cultural rouptoaneher, an individuals norms change ores the expcted characters
‘es For example college students vespanddilfeenly wo» lectute-siyle ls than to an eset
be and chen al iferenely fam a prone lesan setting co how they inert with ern
the end of che day Thus, humans are secepted and ean succetily fantom within mule
ula stings As we move fom one ular to another, we become proficient bahay,
‘aking snd hiskng diferenly xo met the expeced norms of ech pup. Peope who do
fot meet cular soms ate considered abnormal pd countularal (Ranke & Rank. 20,
alsin 1999) They have diffu inersctng with members of an exiting cule and a
search fr a group hae shares dei cult eal.
Societies are usally comprised of ay extues and are therefore known 9s mula
societies (Goodenough, 1987)-A multcleral sce a society encompasig any aos
vaysof if tha blend (and someres clash) rgether in ordinary Me. De ro the diver of ts
populaon the United States (and moe other countries well) is considered mull
society (Goodenargh, 1987). Mulcltrlsm snot confined to diferences ved on ace, eh
icity or geograhe loan, Lik any culkre, micas inclaes ace and ey bt
bo echercomoefaion sch as interests, ables, eadtons, language, eign, family ie,
‘ccuption, economics and muse. Consequent, multiculturalism 9 normal huaan cape
ence and indeed isrepeesenedin every America clasroom, Ie isan indir tht inves
srediferent beau they patiegae in mare than one culture. Thay ll aang ae fete
‘mulcultrl, Maliculralism i ao rue musta. Dien cura group have diferent
‘muieal expecta and sandan. Sounds defined by one grou at” muse may be eo
sidered noise by anather Coneoanly our salty isnac only mulcakrek we aes
byway of eu mseslvalien,
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‘Multicultural Ede.
Because ou tes
cultural edoetion $*
Incorporates oFthise
the socal and behav
(pn). Mallat
for clasrcom ite’
rmulcleralxpesiee
the leming races E
1 reguiemer (Bake
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ultra pereties
fences (Callaek & C1
Malu doe:
defines maak
"Be music cuviclem
‘muse cet, net
‘America palit
vill encounr multe
(eka, 201). Cone
siveclasroor (Abt,
‘ect anita aves
‘ace, gender lpn
(Carptel, 2004; Futscof atleast one curl
Telieves, evaluat, and
¢and behaviors Thus, =
Fofhebaholdec" Whee
pets ae familiar and
sfmany of oe behaviors
belies values, behavior,
‘hy humana and are noe
cof chat ealtare (Macio-
sng, laaguage eigion,
ture, dere characte
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rember o mug eu
sar-Amerian, Cahalie,
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"having and ates
‘Norns lp deermine
1), nid dope to
others within that cae
is 1997). Flkwaysare
rember sanding a the
2 As people move from
the expected characte
‘clas han oan ensem-
interact with ends at
funeson within muepe
‘proicene at behaving,
pov. People who do
1 (Banks & Banks, 2001;
etting culture and must
+ know a mula
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A SoilogelPerpecuve 9
Sociologia Basis
Sadolag-—the eycemace study of human behavior chrough the sea of human
‘Sacity—a communi of people having common triton, bakavioes, als, bl,
snd inrrots no unianal defnition of sci, a soles are unique, as ae thet
members
Meling ot sxery—individuals meld together behavos, vals, ates, even lan
age, mate, onl des to form a singe view of America
‘halite scyaceprance of cferences among varios poup, while icorpertng
trdiioal American vluns well: enbres diversity
‘Cutare—a goup of people who share away of, inching bebe, tains rls,
snd posssions
+ Sater of sociery
1 Consanly changing
(Created by humans
‘+ Masc is an important part fen eure
Male scie a society encompassing many varios ways of lif hac le! (and
somerims clash) roger in orinary We
‘Multicultural Education
Because our socey i micro ar vr shools. Bank and Banks (200) defined mls
alr elucaion aa ied of sdy designed to increas educational equ fr all sens that
tocorponstes, fr thi purpose content, concep principles. theories, ar pdms ra hor
the socal and behav seienes, and particulary fom ethae tudes and women’ studies”
(pn). Mabcalurlelucation ia seatgy dt use aden cultural backgrounds the bass
fo clastoom insti and cuiclu (Banks & Bank, 2001). Howeve, achieving a tue
‘mulcularal experience in American schools so easy ast lncorpraing ders thoughout
the learing proces by developing cuicula tha reflects Areca cial and eho versity
4 requemen (Banks & Banks, 2001) Malealural eduction seks to achieve fo peinary
{gals (3) bl scceprnce of other cures, () eliminate dsiminaion, (e) teach erent
ural pogpecives snd () teach suaent to view dlr wold om dering fame of ele
ences (Collie & Chin, 2002)
“Malcaural edgestion extends to musi teaching nd opportunites fe students. sk (1998)
lines tla msc education a "dhe teaching ofs bro petra of mn ere 8
the msi carcln, rinaiy ced om ethnoculua characteris” (p.4. Consequently
Ive extn method book, reper and oer mater sl have Become more isanve oF
“Arveia praise solr) (Walter, 2018). In aewentyfse-cenury muse clas, eve teacher
Wall encounter matical tht difer towne extent fom thle own culewal be round
(MeKoy, 2013) Cosdeting the cle of sade culture will ele in ore cll respon
tte claoom (Ati 2013). Taina reaching mui hasbeen ted on Wester Europes
musk perpectve. Asche American soley has undergone a more pluralistic campestion,
Festa haresouge ince dey fal png at nel iy
Fe, gende, religion, smal orienatlon, special neds and age among che call grows
{Cerpbel 200; Fong, 1995; Klly & VanWeelden, 296) New atetnes toward mre diverse10_A Sociol Perspecthe
muse experiences and clewlyrspasive teaching have ler the incision of tek nd all
ensembles, werd musi ensembles, stel dn bard pope! chots, matic by nomen composes
‘mariachi band midi ensembles and file groups among the innovative cru being fered
to sadenes (Balan, 2012; Heke, 2016; Kelly & VanWeellen, 2004; Walter, 2018). fee not
surprising thacsome resach uggs that a more dive shoo! musi curicula helps tones
connec chool misc so musi ouside ofthe clastoom (Hofiman, 201; Kell McHale, 2013s,
20134; Kane, 2011; Shaw, 2012).
Mulsiculialedueation, incloding multeultural music edcaton, scontovesl in out