a kaleidoscopic analysis of the sing up project
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MUSIC 911: SEMINAR IN MUSICOLOGY - VOICE
A Kaleidoscopic Analysisof the Sing Up project
Antía González Ben
Fall 2011
An introduction…
Tone (2008)
A brief overviewof the Project
Singing program
Schools, teachers, students &
communities
91% primary schools& 115,000 people
Since 2007
Singing program
Schools, teachers, students &
communities
91% primary schools& 115,000 people
Since 2007
The Project’s implications
Sociopolitical
• Slogan• Singing is privileged• Multiple scopes• Emphasis on the neediest
Pedagogical
• Child-centered perspective• Normalization of Mus.Ed.• Breaks visible above audible• Intrinsic & instrum. values
Musicological
• Voice as musical instrument• Identity formation• Product VS. Result• Affective sphere
Evaluation ofthe Project
Strengths
• Potential of its implications• External evaluations• Low-stakes consequences• Voluntary nature
Weaknesses
• No close monitoring• Vague goals• Ineffable nature• Advocacy as substitute
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