02521cam a22003253u 4500 65285 UtSlPG 20260610134515.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17011124 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Surette, Thomas Whitney, 1861-1941 Music and Life: A study of the relations between ourselves and music Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-08 Introduction -- What is music? -- Music for children -- Public school music -- Community music -- The opera -- The symphony -- Conclusion. Linda Cantoni, Charlene Taylor, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Music and Life: A Study of the Relations Between Ourselves and Music" by Thomas Whitney Surette is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate relationships between human beings and music, examining music's characteristics, its significance in education, particularly for children, and the impact of various teaching methods. Surette aims to highlight the vital role that music plays in human life beyond mere entertainment. The opening of the book sets a critical tone towards the state of music education and appreciation in contemporary society. Surette discusses the growth of institutional music in the United States, noting that while many enjoy music passively, few engage with it actively through personal participation. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding music's deeper qualities, such as rhythm, melody, and harmony, and argues for the need to nurture genuine musical appreciation from childhood. Surette raises important questions about current musical practices, aiming to explore not just what music is, but how society can better engage with and educate future generations in this essential art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Music -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65285 106108 106108