ERIC Number: EJ1384950
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jul
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0265-0517
EISSN: EISSN-1469-2104
Investigating the Impact of Volunteering with Melody Music Birmingham on the Professional Development and Career Pathways of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Students
British Journal of Music Education, v40 n2 p220-233 Jul 2023
This article evaluates the impact of volunteering with a music education project for children and adults with learning disabilities on the professional development and career trajectory of music students at a Conservatoire in the United Kingdom. A mixed-methods online questionnaire captured the impact of volunteering with Melody Music Birmingham. Findings suggest that volunteering was a powerful aspect of the respondents' learning, potentially influencing their career choices, perceptions and attitudes. Further training and experiences for Conservatoire students in engaging with, supporting, and delivering music-making for people with learning disabilities are recommended.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Music Education, College Students, Disabilities, Children, Adults, Volunteers, Career Development, Career Choice, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Birmingham)
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