Editorial 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

Introduction: Perspectives on the power of music 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

The canon or the kids: Teachers and the recontextualisation of classical and popular music in the secondary school curriculum 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

This article reports on some of the findings from case studies conducted with six secondary school music teachers in New Zealand. The purpose of the study was to investigate and explain the ways in wh...

Angelica gets the spirit out: Improvisation, epiphany and transformation 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

This article presents excerpts from a case study describing Angelica Dawson, a New York State music educator. Angelica makes improvisation a central part of her curricula in ways that transcend tradit...

Chelsea's journey of becoming a teacher: A narrative of then and now 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

In this study I explored, with Chelsea, her journey of becoming a music teacher. At the time of the study, Chelsea had completed her second year of teaching. Together, we revisited the artifacts of he...

Content analysis of students' journals in a percussion methods course 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

This article presents an empirical investigation of music education students’ journals within a percussion methods course at a Midwestern university in the United States. The findings of this investig...

Leading together, learning together: Music education and music therapy students' perceptions of a shared practicum 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

The health benefits of musical engagement extend across the lifespan, with research documenting developmental and quality of life outcomes in senior adulthood. Whilst the psychological functions of mu...

The power of music in the lives of older adults 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

A compelling body of research demonstrates that music continues to offer powerful potential for enhancing health and well-being in old age. Active music-making has been found to provide a source of en...

Different ways of experiencing music-making in later life: Creative music sessions for older learners in East London 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

There has been a gradual increase in the body of literature regarding seniors’ musical preferences, learning approaches, development, and creativity. This literature dispels existing myths that percei...

Music-games: A case study of their impact 13 Jun 2013 | 07:12 pm

Music-games present a highly pervasive new platform to create, perform, appreciate and transmit music through peer and online communities (e.g., Peppler, Downton, Lindsay, & Hay, 2011). While learners...