Music in the community : a study of community music projects in the Western Cape, with specific reference to the Redefine Music Education Project, in Kuils River.

[摘要] The initiation and establishment of community music projects have been increasing innumber in South Africa in the last decade due to the growing interest in these projects'beneficial outcomes. Music education, music activities and a myriad of opportunitiesthrough music are provided to under-privileged communities who would otherwise bedeprived thereof.The Redefine Music Education Project is a community music project situated in KuilsRiver and which draws learners from local impoverished communities and townships.The efficient management of project, staff and learner commitment, and communityinvolvement has resulted in various project and learner achievements. However, it hasalso undergone several setbacks and faces frequent challenges. Due to the RedefineMusic Education Project's success rate and sustained years of operation, it is consideredas one of the Western Cape's reputable community music projects.This research study sets out by evaluating the need and role of a community musicproject in disadvantaged communities as well as describing the qualities that make acommunity music project successful. The research uncovered the impact that such aproject has on the individual and on local communities in the Western Cape.A noteworthy result of the study is the fact that it serves as guidance and motivation toother operating and upcoming community music projects. It also provides and opensfurther opportunities of study and research regarding music in the community.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University