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Why Is Music a Language of Spirituality?
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Yob, Iris M. – Philosophy of Music Education Review, 2010
The basic thesis explored in this paper is that rather than seeing spirituality as a byproduct of music, the other arts, and religion, music, the other arts, and religion might be seen as a byproduct of spirituality--hence, the proposition that music is a language of spirituality. If that is the case, there are twin dangers: talk of "wholism" can…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Music Education, Music, Religion
A Feeling for Others: Music Education and Service Learning.
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Yob, Iris M. – Philosophy of Music Education Review, 2000
Analyzes excerpts from the soundtrack of the movie, "Paradise Road: Song of Survival," to demonstrate that music not only arouses emotions; but also, aroused emotions can be specific and focused. States that a service learning course can connect the empathy aroused from music to the real world. (CMK)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Emotional Experience, Emotional Response, Empathy
Religious Music and Multicultural Education.
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Yob, Iris M. – Philosophy of Music Education Review, 1995
Discusses religious music as an extraordinarily rich resource supplementing multicultural education. Considers the divisive and problematic nature of some religious music, exemplified by a trio of Jewish students refusal to sing "St. John's Passion" because of alleged antisemitism in the text. Presents a concise overview of cultural theories…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Anti Semitism, Cultural Background, Cultural Context