Sir Arthur Somervell on music education : his writings, speeches and letters
"Sir Arthur Somervell (1863-1937), composer and educationist, influenced the musical and educational life of England over four decades. Remembered today principally as an accomplished composer of songs and choral works, he also worked for twenty-seven years as one of His Majesty's Inspectors of Schools (HMI), with special responsibility for the teaching of music."
Criticism, interpretation, etc
xv, 144 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
9781843830191, 1843830191
51900579
General introduction
The right place of music in education / A. Somervell
Somervell's speeches
Somervell's correspondence regarding the folk song and national song controversy