The purpose of this study is to investigate the historical development of Brazilian music education legislation in relation to the Brazilian public school, Colégio Pedro II. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Colégio Pedro II has consistently offered music instruction since its inception in 1837. The historical narrative presented in this article details the shifting nature of educational legislation in Brazil and its subsequent implementation at Colégio Pedro II from 1837 to 2011. A unique perspective is provided, offering insights into the role and function of music instruction in both the state of Rio de Janeiro and in the nation of Brazil. The research seeks to explain the motivations and intentions behind the drafting of different educational laws and discusses the manner in which these laws are realized at Colégio Pedro II. Because of the dearth of English language sources regarding this topic, the results of this study contribute to the broader academic understanding of the historical development of music education in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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从里约热内卢佩德罗二世学院（1837-2011）的视角看巴西音乐教育的历史发展

本研究的目的是调查与巴西公立学校 Colégio Pedro II 相关的巴西音乐教育立法的历史发展。Colégio Pedro II 位于里约热内卢，自 1837 年成立以来一直提供音乐教学。本文介绍的历史叙述详细介绍了巴西教育立法的转变性质及其随后在 1837 年至 2011 年在 Colégio Pedro II 的实施。提供了独特的视角，深入了解了里约热内卢州和巴西国家音乐教学的作用和功能。该研究旨在解释起草不同教育法律背后的动机和意图，并讨论这些法律在 Colégio Pedro II 实施的方式。