Rethinking Foundations, Aesthetics and Practice in the Philosophy of Music Education

Abstract

The goal of music education, the value of music, the value of teaching music, and how to put these values into practise in the classroom are all covered by the philosophy of music education. An essential component of music education is exemplified by the activity of philosophy, which may be seen in the clarification of the meaning of musicianship, the interrogation of commonplaces, and the suggestion of applications to practise. The philosophy of music education puts an emphasis on the fact that music is the expression of human variation in practise. As a result, its theoretical foundation is no longer based just on aesthetics but rather on the practice of notions from a variety of fields. It is widely held in the field of musical anthropology that the primary purpose of music education is to broaden the range of musical experiences available to pupils. This belief is supported by a number of studies. It is far more comprehensive than aesthetic experience and is connected to the experiences that students have in their day-to-day lives.