Sir Arthur Somervell on music education : his writings, speeches and letters / foreword by Elizabeth Jane Howard ; edited by Gordon Cox.

"Towards the end of his life Somervell gathered together a number of his articles, in which he expounds a passionate philosophy of music education, makes candid remarks about musical life and musical education in England, and provides insights into the sometimes bitter debate with Cecil Sharp a...

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Main Author: Somervell, Arthur, 1863-1937
Other Authors: Cox, Gordon, 1942-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Woodbridge, Suffolk : Boydell Press, 2003.
Series:Classic texts in music education ; 26.
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Table of Contents:
  • General introduction
  • The right place of music in education / A. Somervell
  • Somervell's speeches
  • Somervell's correspondence regarding the folk song and national song controversy.