This inspirational and practical manual which offers both skilled and unskilled practitioners numerous ideas for music groupwork activities.

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Music groupwork is a therapeutic approach that can be enjoyed by adults of all abilities in any setting. This unique handbook contains practical ideas for instrumental, vocal and listening activities, ranging from basic directing gesters, clapping and free improvisation to chanting. As well as listing the resources required, each activity contains step-by-step instructions, useful tips and suggestions for development.

A special section of this essential manual pays attention to groups with particular needs, such as elderly peropel and those with learning disabilities. There is also a list of useful contacts, making this an essential resource for anyone interested in pursuing music groupwork with their clients.

Sample Activity: Bounce

Resources: None

Activity:
1. Darken or black out the room.
2. Sit in a circle. You could ask people to close their eyes.
3. Ask group members to make up short/sharp/surprising (but not necissarily loud) vocal sounds. Ask the group to listen for and respond to others' sounds, 'bouncing' them round the group.
4. People can share their impressions afterwards

Tip: Some people may just want to listen at first.

Development
1. Try voices and instruments together.
2. Try an instrumental sound and a vocal response, or vice versa.
3. Move on to 'Mountain Tribes' (page 42) or 'The Jungle' (page 43).
4. Try "Mouth Music' (page 74).

Relevant creative/interactive skills
• Choosing a sound; being spontaneous; listening and sharing

132 pages; 8 X 9;spiral bound

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Thinking and Planning
   Why Music?
   Creative and interactive skills
   Planning and running a group
   You the facilitator

   Activities

   Warm-up: Basic

   Warm-up: instrumental

   Warm-up: vocal

   Warm-up: listening

   Core activity: instrumental

   Core activity: vocal

   Core activity: listening

   Closure: instrumental

   Closure: vocal

   Closure: listening

   Closure: reflection and planning

   Ideas and Skills to Enhance your Work

   Developing an instrument collection

   Adapting instruments for maximum effectiveness

   Making instruments

   The supporter's role in improvisation

   Creating a large-scale piece

   Arranging music from scratch

   Developing skills of direction

   Music and other art forms

   Using recording and multitrack equipment

   Using video resources

   Particular Needs

   Adults are not children

   Working with elderly people

   Working with people with a learning disability

   Working with people with mental health problems

   Working together: music in the community

   Resource and Contacts

   Further reading

   Recording music

   Equipment suppliers and dealers

   Training and information

   Music, video and the law

   Afterword

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