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Connecting Networks through Percussion: Rhythm as an Inclusive Practice in Socio-Educational Projects

Authors

Noemy Berbel-Gomez University of the Balearic Islands
Eduardo Lopes University of Évora https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6743-970X
Maravillas Díaz-Gómez University of the Basque Country

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/mh.v21.69364

Keywords:

community education, rhythm, school, social inclusion, society, university

Abstract

This study forms part of the project "Re-Inhabiting the Neighbourhood: Processes of Transformation and Empowerment Among Universities-Schools-Society through Artistic Practices". Its main objective is to contribute to social transformation and citizen empowerment. It mainly explores the potential of rhythmic percussion to foster a sense of group cohesion among members of the community. Three workshops were held with the participation of 45 subjects, made up of primary school students, family members, school teachers, and university students. As in much sociology research, the approach is mixed-methods, allowing to have a broader understanding of the phenomena at study. The results highlight the key role of attentiveness and careful listening in achieving concentration and good cohesion, in addition to the importance of a respect for fellow members and a sense of group belonging.

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Author Biographies

Noemy Berbel-Gomez, University of the Balearic Islands

Noemy Berbel is professor at the University of the Balearic Islands, Spain. PhD in Educational Research and Innovation in this University. Her research interests focus on music education, creativity and interdisciplinarity, social inclusion, community projects and new technologies. She is the Principal Investigator of the ‘Research Group in Arts and Education’ (GRAiE) and founder and director of the ‘Music and Art Laboratory’ (Mus&Art LAB) at the University of the Balearic Islands.

Eduardo Lopes, University of Évora

Eduardo Lopes, is Associate Professor with Aggregation in the Department of Music at the University of Évora, Portugal; Head of the doctoral programme in Music and Musicology; Coordinator of the CESEM Pole. He has a degree from Berklee College of Music (USA) in Performance and Composition. Phd in Music Theory from the University of Southampton (UK). Author of several articles and texts on the problems of musical performance, music theory and rhythm, jazz and music education.

Maravillas Díaz-Gómez, University of the Basque Country

Maravillas Díaz, is a retired professor from the University of the Basque Country, Spain. She has a PhD in Philosophy and Education Sciences. Her research interests include music education, curriculum, creativity and social projects. She is the author of several publications in books and specialized journals. She has participated in numerous national and international scientific committees as an expert evaluator.

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Published

2021-10-20

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How to Cite

BERBEL-GOMEZ, N.; LOPES, E.; DÍAZ-GÓMEZ, M. Connecting Networks through Percussion: Rhythm as an Inclusive Practice in Socio-Educational Projects. MUSICA HODIE, Goiânia, v. 21, 2021. DOI: 10.5216/mh.v21.69364. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/musica/article/view/69364. Acesso em: 27 jul. 2024.