| Sumario: | R. Murray Schafer's 'El Compositor en el Aula' offers a transformative approach to music education, focusing on the role of the composer in the classroom. Schafer, a renowned Canadian composer and influential figure in international avant-garde music, shares his innovative teaching methods aimed at enhancing students' musical sensitivity and creativity. The book documents discussions and experiments conducted with music students, emphasizing active listening, critical thinking, and personal expression. Schafer's pedagogical style is characterized by its Socratic and democratic nature, encouraging students to engage in a free, explorative dialogue. This work is particularly valuable for music educators and students, offering insights into the integration of composition and education. It reflects Schafer's broader contributions to soundscape studies and the need for a re-evaluation of acoustic environments.
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