The ten "musings" about music and music education, written by Edwin Gordon—a world-renowned music education leader—are certain to stimulate hours of discussion and reflection. Written in a conversational tone, these essays touch on the current state of music education, reflect on what might be possible, reveal the nature of change, and challenge our assumptions. Anyone who is interested in our music education system, or in the remarkable work and research of Dr. Gordon, will find this book a stimulating and accessible reflection about our education system and our world!

Edwin E. Gordon is known throughout the world as a preeminent researcher, teacher, author, editor, and lecturer in the field of music education. He is currently Research Professor at the Thomas Cooper Library of the University of South Carolina.