Full Description
Focus on Music breaks new ground. It is the first survey of its kind to explore the musicality of blind and partially-sighted children in the UK and USA. Through the eyes and ears of their parents and teachers, and through the first-hand experiences of the research team, an intriguing picture emerges of a group of young people in whose lives music occupies a special place. Few of these young people receive the services that their special musical interests and talents deserve, however, and Focus on Music makes a number of recommendations to improve the equality of access to music education for all blind and partially-sighted children, including those with additional disabilities.
Contents
Preface 1 Summary 2 Background 3 The participants 4 Parents' perceptions of their children's interest in everyday sounds and music 5 Parents' perceptions of the importance of music to their children in different contexts and at particular times 6 The children's musical abilities: parents' perceptions and other evidence 7 Parents' accounts of the provision of music education and therapy, and their children's own approaches to learning 8 Conclusion and recommendations Appendix 1 Case study Appendix 2 Excerpts from the questionnaire Appendix 3 Useful organisations and contact details
