Children are inherently musical. They respond to music and learn through music. Music expresses children's identity and heritage, teaches them to belong to a cu

"Wonderful."--Herbie Hancock A pioneering music educator reveals how music can supercharge early childhood development--and how parents and educators can harnes

I acknowledge a deep debt of gratitude to my coeditors: my wife Irene, and my friend and colleague Tom Draper. They have worked with diligence and insight to br

This annotated anthology documents historical trends and basic findings regarding music in early childhood education, development, and care. The papers in this