March 4, 2010
Go to resource: Ambient Orchestras (Vic) offer a disability program, consisting of creating and performing music, for those with an intellectual disability.
The site states that various program options are available to individuals and organisations. Ambient Orchestras’ disability program is aligned with The Disability Act (2006), The National Arts and Disability Strategy, and The Victorian State Disability Plan (2002-2012).
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March 4, 2010
Go to resource: Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Developmental Disability, Paediatrics and Neurology is edited by Tony Wigram and Jos De Backer, and published by J. Kingsley Publishers, 1999.
This volume contains research about music, music therapy, and how these can be applied to assist developmentally disabled children.
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March 4, 2010
Go to resource: Full Pitcher – Music for Special Needs (UK) provides links to information about implementing music programs and activities for students with disabilities.
These links include adaptation of instruments for disabled musicians, articles on music technology and access, and ideas in forums about music and disabilities.
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March 4, 2010
Go to resource: Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy – School Projects: the Nordoff-Robbins Golden Stave Therapy Centre in Penrith, Sydney, New South Wales, runs a number of outreach programs in schools.
These include programs for high school students, for the social and academic development of primary school students, and for children who require special assistance.
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January 21, 2010
Go to resource: The Song Room offers music programs to school students, particularly those who have no access to music teachers, and disadvantaged students. Their aim is to create self-sustaining music programs in schools.Their programs include professional support for teachers, families, implementation of long term music programs in schools, partnerships with industry and community music groups, and research. Schools can become members of the Song Room and receive access to the website, resources, and training.
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Age Range 0 to 5,
Age Range 12 to 15,
Age Range 15 to 18,
Age Range 5 to 8,
Age Range 8 to 12,
Collaborative Partnerships,
Curricula and Syllabi,
Indigenous music,
Instrumental Music,
Music and Movement Activities,
Music and Special Needs,
Non-profit Organisations,
Performance Events,
Professional Learning,
Professional Organisations,
Research,
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