Teaching Music History

In introducing these 16 essays, Natvig (music history, Bowling Green State College, Ohio) notes that this anthology grew out of her daunting experience as a college teacher with a master's degree in musicology but no classroom experience. Redressing the fact that musicologists rarely discuss their vital role as teachers, these US contributors offers context and innovative approaches to teaching music survey courses to the "bright and interested and ignorant" or less receptive non-majors. Courses discussed include "Women in music," film music, and American music in the liberal arts curriculum. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)