Thesis
Traditional group work songs: implications for modern music therapy practices
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
May 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D8QH37
Abstract
Pre-industrial work songs performed in groups are an area of ethnomusicological literature that has not been sufficiently examined by music therapists. This capstone sought to critically examine ethnomusicological reports of work songs and uncover underlying themes that hold significant within the music therapy sphere. A literature review of multicultural work songs was conducted and organized by themes relevant to music therapy techniques and interventions. These themes were synthesized with literature on group music making, physiological elements of rhythmicization, synchrony and rhythmic entrainment, and different approaches to music therapy. Results pointed to an overlap between work songs and music therapy techniques, suggesting that work songs can better inform disciplines such as community music therapy and neurologic music therapy. Recommendations are made for developing music therapy interventions, working with different client populations and in different treatment settings, and improving music therapy education and multicultural competence. Limitations in the music therapy field and the scope of the capstone are discussed and directions for future research are presented.
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Details
- Title
- Traditional group work songs
- Creators
- Lucas C. Waldburger - DU
- Contributors
- Scott A. Horowitz (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- iv, 61 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8019; 991014632165004721