Community music in schools

This edition of Sounding Board was inspired by a recent Sound Sense Gathering with the theme of 'community music in schools'. We set out to discuss the relationships between community music practices, music education, and therapeutic practices, and found that the links between these concepts are undeniable in our settings. From that online evening discussion alone, it seemed there was so much to say about the interrelationships between these three areas that it would be an important topic for a future edition of Sounding Board. Community music in school settings is so rich and multifaceted; it spans the entirety of childhood and supports the emotional and physical development of so many young people. It rarely exists as a practice that is strictly one aspect of a musical experience, and it toes the line between education and well-being.

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