Since the proclamation of Law 11.769/2008 in Brazil, music education has been seeking full acceptance as an academic focus in that country. This article considers some of the characteristics inherent in this process. It has been alleged that theories in the field of curricular development may contribute to the serious study of this subject. The article concludes that the search for appropriate procedures and methodologies may be unproductive if it does not take into consideration several influences that the study of music undergoes to become an educational discipline.
music teaching in Brazil; music curriculum; school knowledge; educational subjects