| Series |
Classic texts in music education ; 26
Classic texts in music education ; 26. ^A306798
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| Contents |
General introduction. -- Inspectors of music an introductory note on the nineteenth century background / Bernarr Rainbow -- Arthur Somervell his life and work / Gordon Cox. -- Early years -- Somervell as composer in the 1890s -- Somervell as HMI and educationist 1901-37 -- Somervell the composer some conclusions -- Somervell the man -- The right place of music in education / Arthur Somervell. -- Introductory note -- On the right place of music in education -- Untitled the public school before it -- Singing in schools -- Fairy tales? Fairy tales from the utilitarian standpoint -- Music as a factor in national life -- The true, the good, the beautiful -- Somervell's speeches. -- Introductory note -- The educational value of musical competitions -- Inaugural address -- Address to a musical society -- On the educational ladder -- Somervell's correspondence regarding the folk song and national song controversy. -- Introductory note -- Letter from Somervell to the editor School Music Review February 1903 -- Letter from Somervell to Cecil Sharp 15 October 1904 -- Letter from Somervell to Cecil Sharp 19 October 1904 -- Note from Somervell to A.H. Fox Strangways n.d. -- A note on recordings. |
| Abstract |
Sir Arthur Somervell (1863-1937), composer and educationist, influenced the musical and educational life of England over four decades. Remembered today principally as an accomplished composer of songs and choral works, he also worked for twenty-eight years as one of His Majesty's Inspectors of Schools (HMI), with special responsibility for the teaching of music. 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 about folk song. These collected writings have now been prepared for publication by Gordon Cox, together with some unpublished speeches and letters, enabling musicologists and music educators to re-evaluate the significance of Somervell's contribution to the musical and educational life of his time. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-142) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003006522 |
| ISBN | 1843830191 (hardback : alk. paper) |
