Leadership and Musician Development in Higher Music Education - 9781138587465

Taylor & Francis

Leadership and Musician Development in Higher Music EducationAuthor(s): Dawn Bennett, Jennifer Rowley, Patrick Schmidt\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138587465, 978-1138587465\nSynopsis\nLeadership and Musician Development in Higher Music Education informs, challenges and evaluates the central practices, policies and theories that underpin the preparation of future music leaders and the leadership of music in higher education. In higher education, it is often presumed that preparing for professional work is the responsibility of the individual rather than the institution. This anthology draws on the expertise of music practitioners to present the complexities surrounding this topic, exploring approaches to leadership development while addressing prevalent leadership issues from multiple standpoints.\n\nLeadership is an inherent part of being a musician: from the creative act through to collaborative engagement,.