a kaleidoscopic analysis of the sing up project

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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