Description
In a world facing multiple existential?crises, music might be seen as little more?than a distraction. However, in this?synthesis of ideas developed over a?decade, a timely re-appraisal of the?potential of musicing for human?flourishing is presented, emphasising its?role in the history of human evolution?alongside its potential as a resource for?sustainable development.?A holistic philosophy of music is outlined?which recognises the complex web of?meaning which spreads across?complementary musical dimensions of?performance and participation, whilst?emphasising the `paramusical' benefits?which arise from both. Highlighting the?notion that the social bonds which arise?from musicing share much of the?neurobiological underpinnings of?attachment and love, musicing is?presented as a resource with the potential?for facilitating ethical human connection. The humanistic values which are thereby?materialised during musicing - love,?reciprocity and justice - form the?experiential grounds for inhabiting?alternative social realities.?The book addresses how such a holistic?philosophy of music might be?implemented in practice, drawing on the?author's professional praxis as a?performer, educator, community musician,?composer and researcher, in particular?their experience of musician education at?Sage Gateshead, Royal College of Music?and Trinity-Laban Conservatoire in the?UK.
Binding: Hardback
Binding: Hardback