Raymond Torres-Santos (EDT) Music Education in the Caribbean and Latin America

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Music Education in the Caribbean and Latin America: A Comprehensive Guide, features music education from twenty of the most important Latin American countries and Caribbean islands. The islands and countries represented are:Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and PanamSouth America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Per, Uruguay and VenezuelaCaribbean: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad and TobagoEach chapter will address some -or all- of the following aspects: the early days, music education in Roman Catholic education/convents, Protestant education, public school/music in the schools, cultural life, music in the community, teacher training, private teaching, conservatory and other institutions, music in university/higher education, instrumental and vocal music, festivals and competitions, teacher education and curriculum development, and professional organizations.