This volume challenges readers to think about what music means in contemporary society, and how music education can remain culturally relevant in the new millennium. * A collection of thought-provoking philosophical perspectives on music education. * Explores the changing ways in which music is being produced, disseminated and received. * Considers how current phenomena such as the commoditization of music, the use of new technologies, and access to hybrid music forms, relate to music education. * Covers themes such as pragmatism, performativity, cultural identity, emotion, autonomy and globalization. * Asks how music teaching and learning can remain culturally relevant.