The Teaching of Music in Nine Asian Nations: Comparing Approaches to Music Education

Brand (music, Hong Kong Baptist U.) recounts the experiences of 15 music teachers living in nine Asian countries in an attempt to influence and inspire music education students. In this narrative of his travels, Brand meets teachers from Laos, China, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, and Indonesia, who discuss not only their musical experiences but living in those countries. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)