EXPLORING APPROACHES TO CREATIVITY AND CO-CREATION IN SOCIALLY ENGAGED MUSIC MAKING by Tuuli Elisa Wallenius

In this research I have explored approaches to creative music-making in a social context through a practical case-study and by analyzing educational approaches to socially engaged music making. I carried out and developed a concept of pedagogical practice for the context of working in a socially engaged intercultural music project. The project took place in a rural area of north-eastern Brazil.  The research shows that the improvisation-based pedagogical method that I introduced is an applicable methodology for the context. Methods of learning by ear and working with improvisation were found to be easily engaging ways to collaborate with the group. Leading the groups by using hand-signals was an applicable way of communicating with the group, which I experienced lead to a more intuitive, focused, and flowing creative process. This research states that a learner-based approach and pedagogical improvisation are key elements in working in the context of socially engaging music making.  In addition, this research clarifies and brings to light theories and methods of practice from the field by introducing current research and scholars.  With this work I hope to inspire other music educators and facilitators of socially engaged music projects to seek for ways to implement artistic work and creativity into educational work, and to be reminded of the potential that education has in combatting the social problems of our society.

LIST OF REFERENCES

LITERATURE:

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Bartleet, B.-L., Howell,G., Higgins, L. (2017) The Oxford Handbook of Music making and Leisure: Community music practice: Intervention through facilitation.

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PODCAST EPISODES:

Pairon, L., (2021 January 31). John Sloboda, BrydieBartleet (#4) [Audio podcast episode]. In SIMM-podcast. Tune In. <https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/SIMM-podcast-p1392941/?topicId=160458462>

Pairon, L., (2021 October 1). An De Bisschop (#2) [Audio podcast episode]. In SIMM-podcast. Tune In. <https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/SIMM-podcast-p1392941/?topicId=159962190>

Pairon, L., (2021 February 13). Graça Mota (#5) [Audio podcast episode]. In SIMM-podcast. Tune In. <https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/SIMM-podcast-p1392941/?topicId=160820457>

WEBSITES:

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<https://www.sistemaeurope.org/What_is_El_Sistema/>

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<https://ufrn.br/imprensa/noticias/59498/escola-de-musica-inicia-projeto-aldo-parisot>

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<https://theintelligentchoir.com/>

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<https://jasesoi.com/in-english>

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<https://playingforchange.org/>

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<https://www.musicasaglobalresource.org/>

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<https://www.segnimossi.net/en/videos.html>

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<https://worldpopulationreview.com/>

DIARY ENTRY:

Wallenius, Tuuli. (2022). Research diary (27 September 2022 - 4 December 2022). In the possession of the researcher.

VIDEOS:

Wallenius, Tuuli. (2022). Video excerpt from 4.10.- 5.11.2022 in Caico, Jucurutu and Natal. Video materials are in the possession of the researcher.

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