This investigation is an in-depth examination of Alice Parkers philosophy of music in relation to choral teaching, arranging, and composing. The author proposes that within the context of multi-cultural American music, Alice Parkers unique approach to music making and how it is manifested within her choral compositions, arrangements, and teaching techniques is a signi­ficant and valuable area of study for music educators, music students, and administrators. The research illuminates how Parkers philosophy of music encompasses many effective historical philosophies of music education as well...