Community Music Perspectives: Case studies from the United States

Abstract

This article features seven case studies by Boston University graduate music education students enrolled in a course titled ‘Community Music Perspectives’. The course invites music educators to consider principles and practices of community music and to imagine new horizons for what music education can be. These case studies involve participants of all ages and take place in schools, colleges, churches and community centres. They embrace ideals of inclusiveness; diversity; musical, social and personal growth; social justice; entrepreneurship; and hospitality