Shapes of water—A multidisciplinary composing project visioning an eco-socially oriented approach to music education

This article presents a project, Shapes of Water, funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation, which gave music education students the opportunity to compose children’s songs about climate change with the help of artists from two fields (contemporary circus and music) and a scientist (chemistry). The...

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Published in:Research studies in music education 2023-07, Vol.45 (2), p.415-428
Main Author: Sutela, Katja
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Art Education
Children
Climate
Elementary Education
Foreign Countries
Interdisciplinary Approach
Music Education
Musical Composition
Singing
Student Attitudes
Teacher Education
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Summary:This article presents a project, Shapes of Water, funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation, which gave music education students the opportunity to compose children’s songs about climate change with the help of artists from two fields (contemporary circus and music) and a scientist (chemistry). The article outlines the ways in which the composing project challenged students’ attitudes toward composing as a method for educating children about climate change, and brings together the experiences of the artists and scientist during the project. Finally, three focus areas are presented with recommendations for a sustainable eco-socially oriented approach to music education.
ISSN:1321-103X
1834-5530
DOI:10.1177/1321103X231155020