The establishment of the first set of unified music textbooks for primary and secondary schools in New China in 1957,published by the People's Education Press,marked a significant pedagogical development in the nation's educational history.These textbooks,distributed nationwide,encompass junior primary,senior primary,and junior middle school levels,comprising seven volumes of student materials and three volumes of teaching references.Representing the foundational era of music education in New China,this seminal set of textbooks serves as a critical link between the past and future educational paradigms.This study dissects the socio-historical context,foundational underpinnings,and content of these textbooks,situating them within the broader trajectory of Chinese social and historical evolution.The analysis aims to discern the historical impact of these textbooks and draw insights for the contemporary advancement of music education material development.
Standardized Music Textbook CompilationPrimary School Music CurriculumMiddle School Song CollectionsEducational Material Evolution