Description: This edited collection brings together theoretical papers and case studies of practice in response to the challenge of becoming more conscious of the creative and multiple dimensions of social interaction in learning music, not least in the contemporary context of rapid change in the cultural industries and higher education as a whole.
Review Quotes: 'Music is the most collaborative of artistic practices - it is a universal "glue" of interdisciplinary working - yet this aspect of music making and music learning remains under researched. I very much welcome the explorations in this volume as an important addition to our thinking and understanding of collaboration in music learning.' John Wallace, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, UK 'This book makes a strong case for collaboration in music education, at the highest levels of performance. The chapters are written by the top international scholars and practitioners, the research is fascinating and original, and the chapters have many practical implications for music educators.' Keith Sawyer, Washington University in St. Louis, USA and author of Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration 'This book makes an important contribution to the current discussions and debates concerning the role of collaborative thought and practice in individual and collective learning in music.' Margaret Barrett, University of Queensland, Australia