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Roy, Michael M.; Devroop, Karendra; Getz, Laura – Music Education Research, 2015
In the spring of 2009, we started a concert band programme at a high school in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In the fall of 2011, we returned to the school to measure the impact of participating in a concert band on the students' attitude and outlook. During our initial and return visits, we measured feelings of self-esteem, optimism, positive…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Music Education, Self Esteem, Positive Attitudes
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Hillier, Ashleigh; Greher, Gena; Poto, Nataliya; Dougherty, Margaret – Psychology of Music, 2012
Music interventions are frequently utilized with those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and have shown a range of benefits. However, empirical evaluations are lacking and would be a timely step forward in the field. Here we report the findings of our pilot music program for adolescents and young adults with ASD. Evaluation of the program…
Descriptors: Music Activities, Autism, Young Adults, Adolescents