Music Education and Regional Cultural Integration: The Exploration of Value and Pathway

Zhongmou Zhang

doi:10.71222/9g8h1162

Authors

Zhongmou Zhang Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/9g8h1162

Keywords:

music education, regional culture, cultural integration, value analysis, practical approaches

Abstract

Music education and regional cultural integration are important for improving educational quality, promoting cultural inheritance, and fostering cultural innovation. Based on the regional cultural attributes of music education and its influence mechanism, this study proposes a theoretical model of music education and cultural integration and explores its theoretical basis from an international perspective. After reviewing the literature and case studies on music education and regional cultural integration, this study summarises historical experiences to inspire the current integration path. This study further analyzes the diverse values of integrating music education and regional culture in terms of cultural inheritance and improving educational quality. Building on this foundation, this study looks ahead to future development directions, such as technological empowerment, cultural integration in a globalised context, sustainable development, and cross-border cooperation. This study provides systematic guidance for the integration of music education and regional culture in theory and practice, offering important academic and practical significance.

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