Effects on Children of Participation in Children's Community Choirs

This article explores the possibility of developing musical, social and personal skills in children, reflecting on the effects of their participation in community choir projects. Two projects, designed by adults, in which children are active subjects of artistic practices, which enhance music as an...

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Published inRevista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença Vol. 13; no. 1
Main Authors Irene Cortesão, Isabel Menezes
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 01.12.2022
Subjects
Arts
Children
Children's Choirs
Community Musical Intervention
Education
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Summary:This article explores the possibility of developing musical, social and personal skills in children, reflecting on the effects of their participation in community choir projects. Two projects, designed by adults, in which children are active subjects of artistic practices, which enhance music as an instrument for their sociocultural and affective development, are analysed. Through an ethnographic approach, these projects were monitored and focus groups and interviews with participants were conducted. The data collected suggest that those involved recognise positive effects on children in terms of personal and social skills and their ability to enjoy and build musical taste.
ISSN:2237-2660