This text is designed for Introduction to Elementary Music Education classes, a required course for Music Ed students. Based on the National Standards, it is divided into two parts: Foundations, which covers the rationale for a Music Education program in the elementary years; fundamentals and types of musical experience; curriculum development; music for special needs students; and historic and contemporary approaches. The second part is a grade-by-grade (from K through 6th grade) approach to implementing a sound Music Education program, and thanks to years of thorough research, Music in Elementary Education promises to be the standard text in the field.