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By far the most comprehensive analysis of community music around the world in its breadth, depth, and gloriously dynamic diversity. Community Music Today not only provides an authoritative understanding of community music practice, it will inspire readers to get out and and do community music themselves., By far the most comprehensive analysis of community music around the world in its breadth, depth, and gloriously dynamic diversity. Community Music Today not only provides an authoritative understanding of community music practice, it will inspire readers to get out and and do community music themselves., This compendium of essays offers rich perspectives on Community Music, and communities making music, in a broad spectrum of contexts in the world. It is a grounded response to the question, What is Community Music?, such that by reading of music in mainstream and marginalized communities, inside and outside institutions, in venues ranging from after-school programs to settlement houses, elder-homes, and prisons, there emerges an understanding of music-making together, in socially-conscious collectives, as a precious human need--a vital piece of who we humanly are. Musicians, teachers, and scholars across the fields of music, education, therapy, and the ologies will find relevant reading for their thought and practice., This is a book to rejoice! Amply researched and balancing theory with practice,Community Music Todayis awonderfully rich contribution that illuminates the many varied ways in which community music enriches peoples lives internationally. All twenty chapters - from leaders in the field -expand conceptions of community music in ways that will both prompt you to think and inspire you to act., This compendium of essays offers rich perspectives on Community Music, and communities making music, in a broad spectrum of contexts in the world. It is a grounded response to the question, "What is Community Music?", such that by reading of music in mainstream and marginalized communities, inside and outside institutions, in venues ranging from after-school programs to settlement houses, elder-homes, and prisons, there emerges an understanding of music-making together, in socially-conscious collectives, as a precious human need--a vital piece of who we humanly are. Musicians, teachers, and scholars across the fields of music, education, therapy, and the "ologies" will find relevant reading for their thought and practice., This is a book to rejoice! Amply researched and balancing theory with practice, Community Music Today is a wonderfully rich contribution that illuminates the many varied ways in which community music enriches peoples lives internationally. All twenty chapters - from leaders in the field - expand conceptions of community music in ways that will both prompt you to think and inspire you to act., This is a book to rejoice! Amply researched and balancing theory with practice, Community Music Today is a wonderfully rich contribution that illuminates the many varied ways in which community music enriches peoples lives internationally. All twenty chapters - from leaders in the field - expand conceptions of community music in ways that will both prompt you to think and inspire you to act., By far the most comprehensive analysis of community music around the world in its breadth, depth, andgloriouslydynamic diversity.Community Music Today not only provides an authoritative understanding of community music practice, it will inspire readers to get out andand do community music themselves., This compendium of essays offers rich perspectives on Community Music, and communities making music, in a broad spectrum of contexts in the world. It is a grounded response to the question, "What is Community Music?", such that by reading of music in mainstream and marginalized communities, inside and outside institutions, in venues ranging from after-school programs to settlement houses, elder-homes, and prisons, there emerges an understanding of music-making together, in socially-conscious collectives, as a precious human need--a vital piece of who we humanly are. Musicians, teachers, and scholars across the fields of music, education, therapy, and the "ologies" will find relevant reading for their thought and practice.
Table of Content
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOREWORD Lee HigginsLIST OF FIGURES Chapter 1. The Tapestry: Introducing Community Music Kari VeblenSection I: COMMUNITY MUSIC IN GLOBAL CONTEXT Chapter 2. North America: Historical Foundations Jeff Bush, Andrew KrikunChapter 3. Community Music in the United Kingdom Kathryn Deane, Phil Mullen Chapter 4. Community Music in the Nordic Countries: Politics, Research, Programs, and Educational Significance Sidsel Karlsen, Heidi Westerlund, Heidi Partti, Einar Solbu Chapter 5. Community Music in Africa: Perspectives from South Africa, Kenya, and EritreaElizabeth Oehrle, David Akombo, Elias Weldegebriel Chapter 6. Community Music in Australia and New Zealand Aotearoa Brydie Leigh Bartleet, Shelley Brunt, Anja Tait, and Catherine TrelfallChapter 7. Community Music in East Asia Chi Cheung Leung, Mari Siobara, Christine Yau Section II: INTERCONNECTIONSChapter 8. Intergenerational Music Learning in Community and Schools Carol Beynon, Chris Alfano Chapter 9. Music Learning as a Lifespan Endeavor David Myers, Chelcy Bowles, Will DabbackChapter 10. Community Music Through Authentic Engagement: Bridging Community, School, and University Programs Sylvia Chong, Deborah Rohwer, Donna Emmanuel, Nathan KruseRineke SmildeChapter 11. Digital Community: Sharing, Teaching, Exploring Stephen J. Messenger III: MARGINALIZED MUSICS AND COMMUNITIES Chapter 12. Marginalized Communities: Reaching Those Falling Outside Socially Accepted Norms Sheila Woodward, Catherine Pestano Chapter 13. Person Growth through Music: The Oakdale Prison Community Choir and Community Music for Homeless PopulationsIn New York City Mary Cohen, Marissa SilvermanChapter 14. Reaching out to Participants who are Challenged Donald De Vito, Arthur Gill Chapter 15. Diverse Communities, Inclusive Practice Magali Kleber, Dochy Lichtenstein, Claudia Gluschankof IV: PERFORMING ENSEMBLES: ARTISTRY, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL JUSTICEChapter 16. Community Choirs: Expressions of Identity through Vocal PerformanceSusan Avery, Casey Hayes, Cindy Bell Chapter 17. Instrumental Ensembles: Community Case Studies from Brazil and the USADon Coffman, Joel Barbosa Chapter 18. Expressing Faith through Vocal Performance Hussein Janmohamed, Cindy Bell, Mehnaz Thawer Chapter 19. Community Music and Sustainability Worldwide: Ecosystems of Engaged Music MakingHuip Schippers, Richard Letts Chapter 20. Resources in Community Music Janice Waldron, Steven Moser, Kari VeblenAbout the Authors
