Beschreibung:
This book focuses on the importance and role of adults in promoting music in the early years. Designed to promote the idea of the value of music in the early childhood years, the research discussed in this book explores the experiences of a number of adults working with children from birth to age 8.
1. Introduction.- 2. Children's music performance from Serbia, Snezana and Ivana's story.- 3. Music as an expression of spirituality, Mira's story.- 4. Music in the family - a two-year old's musicking, Remi's story.- 5. Chinese preservice teachers engaging with children through music, their story.- 6. The musician as teacher, Ben's story.- 7. Academic, author, composer and activist, Amanda's story.- 8. Aleksandra's use of Learning Stories featuring music.- 9. Conclusion.