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The papers found in this section are in-depth analyses of topics central to the MayDay Group mission. Two are by scholars outside of music and music education who present analyses of direct relevance to music and music education and are included as a result of to the MayDay Group's commitment to the importance of interdisciplinary research for music education. Recommendations for inclusion of other such papers are welcomed.

Critical Theory and Praxis: Professionalizing Music Education: Tom Regelski: 10.28.1998

The Berlin Wall: Barriers to Curriculum Development: Brian A Roberts: 09.11.1999

What If There Were No Such Thing as the Aesthetic?: Steven Connor: 12.15.2001

Action Is the Way in Which Human Beings Exist in the World: Hans Joas: 07.15.2003

Implications of Aesthetic versus Praxial Philosophies of Music
for Curriculum Theory in Music Education: Tom Regelski: 2003