Music Education in the Caribbean and Latin America: A Comprehensive Guide, features music education from twenty of the most important Latin American countries and Caribbean islands. The islands and countries represented are:
Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, México, Nicaragua and Panamá
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Uruguay and Venezuela
Caribbean: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago
Each chapter will address some -or all- of the following aspects: the early days, music education in Roman Catholic education/convents, Protestant education, public school/music in the schools, cultural life, music in the community, teacher training, private teaching, conservatory and other institutions, music in university/higher education, instrumental and vocal music, festivals and competitions, teacher education and curriculum development, and professional organizations.