Creating music cultures in the schools : a perspective from community music therapy / Daphne Rickson & Katrina Skewes McFerran.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rickson, Daphne, author.

McFerran, Katrina Skewes, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music therapy.

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Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

University Park, Illinois : Barcelona Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book focuses on the powerful influence music programs can have on well-being and connectedness in schools. It is written specifically for music specialists working in school communities, including music therapists, classroom music teachers, instrumental teachers and generalist teachers. In the first three chapters, Rickson and McFerran outline relevant philosophies, policies and practices to provide a rationale for why an expanded view of music is needed in contemporary schools. Drawing on theories and practices from community music therapy they then demonstrate how music cultures can be

Contents:

Cover Image

Title Page

Copyright &amp

Permissions

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Philosophies and Values

Outlining a Vision

Underpinning Assumptions

Toward Collaboration

Chapter 2: The Bigger Picture Surrounding Musicking in Schools

Marking Out the International Context

Considering Relevant Theories of Learning

Considering Relevant Developments in Music Therapy Theory

Understanding the Context of Contemporary Schools

The Distribution of Power in Schools

Empowerment

Music in Schools

Health, Equity, and Empowerment Through Musicking

Chapter 3: Building Flourishing Music Cultures in Schools

Principles of Musical Engagement

A Model of Action and Reflection

Conclusion

Introduction to the Vignettes

Chapter 4: Embedding Music into a Mainstream School to Promote Connectedness: A Principal's Perspective

Getting a Feel for the System

Implementing Potential Programs

Establishing Music in the School Community

Chapter 5: Including Diverse Learners in a Major Music Event in the Community to Promote Inclusion: A Teacher's Perspective

Experimenting With What We Can Do

Implementing the Program

Considering Sustainability

Chapter 6: Contributing to Community-Building Activities in an All-Girls Private Secondary School: A Music Teacher's Perspective

Providing Examples and Experimenting With What We Can Do

Establishing Music for Well-Being in the School Community

Chapter 7: Working with the Barriers for an Individual Child: A Teacher's Aide's Perspective

Providing Examples of What We Can Do

Implementing Potential Programs.

Establishing Music in the School Community

Chapter 8: Incorporating Well-Being into Music Lessons: An Instrumental Teacher's Perspective

Working with Mark: Experimenting with What We Can Do

Working with Tan Chuan: Experimenting with What We Can Do

Working with Hamzah: Experimenting with What We Can Do

Chapter 9: Building on Musical Foundations to Foster Social Development: A Teacher's Perspective

Chapter 10: Consultation with a Bilingual School in Thailand: An Administrator's Perspective

Chapter 11: Evaluating Musical Engagement

Critical Decisions

Evaluation Tool

Evaluation Examples

Chapter 12: Conclusion

Appendix 1: Example of Final Report

Appendix 2: Musical Engagement Tool (What did people say and do?)

References

Backcover.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 24, 2016).

ISBN:

1-937440-62-1

OCLC:

957128515