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Publication Date: 2022-Feb
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The Story of "Beat": A Concert Program in Kindergartens
Ben Moshe, Hilla; Gluschankof, Claudia
International Journal of Music Education, v40 n1 p149-160 Feb 2022
Orchestras all over the world have concert programs in various formats for children, including some designed for preschoolers. Presenting concerts to children in kindergartens and schools is a long-standing tradition in Israel. The uniqueness of these programs and their main innovation is the preparatory work and process through which the children are prepared for the concert--which is the culmination of the whole process. This case study focuses on the first 10 years (2005-15) of one of these programs--"Beat"--implemented in Israeli kindergartens. We aim to characterize the development of the various stages of this program, and to describe its integration into kindergarten life. The data were collected from semi-structured interviews with 26 program participants over the years (kindergarten teachers, music teachers in kindergartens, musicians, etc.), as well as documents (concert programs, preparation booklets, etc.) from its collaborating bodies. The main findings show the importance and impact of the cooperation between kindergarten teachers and music teachers during the preparatory stages, making music a part of daily life in kindergarten.
Descriptors: Case Studies, Music Education, Kindergarten, Music Teachers, Preschool Teachers, Music Activities, Teaching Methods, Music, Program Descriptions, Teacher Attitudes, Musicians, Printed Materials, Teacher Collaboration, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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