Culturally Responsive Pedagogies for the Orchestra

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Culturally Responsive Pedagogies for the Orchestra

Untold Stories of Seating Oppression and the Uprise of Social Justice

Art music, orchestral and formal music Musicians, singers, bands and groups String instruments Philosophy and theory of education Educational strategies and policy Secondary schools Teaching of a specific subject

Author: Tammy S. Yi

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Collection: Routledge Research in Arts Education

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 31st July 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040400579


Introduction

This innovative volume explores the potential of alternative seating practices (ASP) to revolutionize orchestral music teaching in US schools and beyond by improving musicians' social and musical experiences, including peer mentorship.

Research and Benefits

Challenging traditional hierarchical seating structures and drawing on longitudinal research and autoethnographic data, it explores the benefits of alternative seating practices on student learning, well-being, and overall musical performance.

Social Justice and Pedagogy

Rooted in critical discussion of the importance of social justice in music education, it describes new strategies for culturally responsive pedagogies and examines how educators and conductors can create a cohesive and collaborative orchestra guided by the principles of ethnic studies, while valuing and celebrating diversity among the members.

Audience

It will be of interest to academics, scholars, and educators in music education and pedagogy, social justice education, and race and ethnic studies.

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