Preface 1. Why Music Education? 2. The Role of Government in School Music 3. The Music Curriculum for All Students 4. The Music Curriculum for Vocal and Instrumental 5. The Music Educator’s Communities 6. Professional Associations: the Third Community 7. What Music Teachers Need to Know to Be Successful 8. Competencies That Music Teachers Need to Be Successful 9. Challenges For the New Teacher 10. Statements of Belief: Words that Guide the Profession 11. Preparing for the Future of Music Education Appendix: The Power of Music Education: Two True Stories Notes Index