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Book SynopsisIn this book, Lee Higgins investigates an interventional approach to music making outside of formal teaching and learning situations. Working with historical, ethnographic, and theoretical research, Higgins provides a rich resource for those who practice, advocate, teach, or study community music, music education, music therapy, ethnomusicology, and community cultural development.
Trade ReviewHiggins's passion and vision, as well as meticulous scholarship, make him one of the leading advocates for Community Music today. Community Music in Theory and in Practice is a very strong contribution to the field and a valuable resource. As I write this review, I have begun to tease out areas for further dialogue and debate of my own beliefs and indeed, I think that this is the authors greatest gift. * Kari Veblen, International Journal of Community Music *
A challenging effort to understand the ideas of community music, that obstinate, creative, critical movement of informal music education and social engagement ... Most interesting is the theoretical discussion, which seeks to move beyond the familiar reading of the music workshop as utopian temporary community. * George McKay, Times Higher Education *
Community Music in Theory and Practice represents a major contribution to the field of community music in both setting out the historical development and contemporary scope of the practice of community music and in establishing it as a field for international academic enquiry. ... Higgin's book will undoubtedly serve to enrich the practice of community music, to generate fresh perspectives and to inspire practitioners to 'dream the impossible' into the future. * Kathryn Jourdan, British Journal of Music Education *
A compelling and captivating read ... Higgins seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of community music practice globally while also introducing some invigorating new theories about the processes underpinning intimate moments in musical group encounters. There is much in this book to nourish the school based music educator, as well as those involved in developing music educators. * Catherine Pestano, Music Mark *
Table of ContentsContents ; 1. Opening ; Part One: Inheritances and Pathways ; 2. Community Arts & Community Cultural Development ; 3. The Growth of Community Music in the UK ; 4. The Peterborough Community Samba Band ; 5. International Perspectives ; 6. Illustrations of Practice ; 7. Crossfields ; Part Two: Interventions and Counterpaths ; 8. Acts of Hospitality ; 9. Approaches to Practice ; 10. Face-to-Face Encounters ; 11. Cultural Democracy Revisited ; 12. Another Opening ; Notes ; References
