Research into higher music education

Higher music education institutions are numerous and spread all over the world. What does research tell us about these academies, conservatoires and schools of music? How can research be utilized in the institutions' quality improvement process? These are the basic questions addressed in this book, which includes a presentation of nearly 800 studies. The studies address basic characteristics of the institutions, their resources and internal processes, as well as their relation to external sectors. With references and index.