Orff Music Education Thought and Practice: Research Results of School Aesthetic Education Theory and Practice

Author: Li Dan-na, Xiu Hai-lin, Yin Ai-qing (editors) / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: As a music education system that gained widespread popularity in the 20th century and had a significant impact on world music education, the Orff Music Education System had the foresight to choose "authentic music" as its educational system's identifier from the very beginning. At the same time, it adopted an open approach, evolving alongside the development of world music education and adapting to changes over time. Therefore, the introduction in this book not only aligns with the "principles" of Orff Music Education but also distinguishes it from other books that solely introduce foreign music education systems and methods. This book is part of the "School Art Education Research Series." This series is a product of the "Research on School Aesthetic Education Theory and Practice" project, a key project under the National Education Science "Eighth Five-Year Plan," which fills the gap in theoretical research in the field of school art education in China. The book uses more than 60 domestic and international lesson examples to vividly illustrate the characteristics of Orff Music Education philosophy and teaching methods. It combines theory with practice, especially introducing the practical achievements of the "Sinicization" of Orff Music Education. This makes the book highly suitable for music education in primary, secondary, and preschools across various regions of China, giving it great practical value. The book can also serve as a supplementary textbook for secondary and higher normal schools.