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Book SynopsisSchool music teachers and college music teacher educators need resources for working with trans and gender expansive (TGE) students in school music programs. TGE youth are becoming more visible in schools across the U.S., and many teachers, administrators, and communities simply do not have adequate information to appropriately support these students. Honoring Trans and Gender-Expansive Students in Music Education combines new stories from TGE youth and their music teachers with researched-based practical suggestions from the authors to help teachers honor and empower TGE students to succeed in school music classrooms.
Trade ReviewThis book should be on the shelf of every teacher and counselor working with K through graduate school. Garrett and Palkki have done a brilliant job providing up-to-date coverage of subjects that are difficult for some teachers to address. This book covers these issues with sundry documenting stories, that perhaps familiar to some are extremely helpful to the uninitiated as well as others looking to be informed in addressing important issues paramount to many students—a most welcomed addition. * Clifford K. Madsen, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Music, Florida State University *
Garrett and Palkki's compelling and comprehensive book humanizes and personalizes the lived experiences of trans and gender-expansive persons. This book is a brilliant and welcome addition to the music education profession. Teachers in all stages of their career will leave research-based discussions, powerful stories of TGE persons, and practical recommendations with enhanced awareness and fresh perspective, as well as empowered to make change for the better in the music classroom. * Bridget Sweet, Associate Professor of Music Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *
This book is integral to any music library that serves current or future music educators. * Alexa Marie Frederick, Undergraduate Music Education Student, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA *
Honoring Trans and Gender-Expansive Students in Music Education is a valuable resource for all educators. The practical ideas on valuing trans and gender-expansive students in the music classroom are integral for educators because more students are now comfortable with identities outside of cisgender and heteronormative identities...This book is integral to any music library that serves current or future music educators. * Alexa Marie Frederick, Music Reference Services Quarterly *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction: Teaching People to Learn though the Art of Music Part I Context 1. Starting a Conversation About Trans and Gender Expansive Youth 2. Understanding School Climate for Trans and Gender Expansive Persons 3. Safe People Creating Safe Spaces 4. Honoring Gender Diversity in Music Classrooms 5. Empowering TGE Students with Inclusive Policies 6. Working with Transgender Singers in Choral Classrooms 7. From Our Collaborators Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Suggested Resources Appendix C: TGE-Affirmative Policy Appendix D: Vocal Exercises References Index
