Lisa J. Lehmberg, C. Victor Fung

Music, Senior Centers, and Quality of Life (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Lisa Lehmberg and Victor Fung present a groundbreaking look at quality of life via the music participation of older adults in diverse US senior centers. The state of musical activities in senior centers pre- and mid-pandemic is elucidated through original research conducted in senior centers across six states. Featured are older adults' stories told in their own words; insights from senior center activity leaders, manage-ment, and staff; and data, analyses, and syntheses from the authors' senior center visits and a survey of center managers. The authors document the adjustment process undergone by these centers during the pandemic and leading into a new normal. Recommendations are oi ered for policy makers, school and community music educators, music activity leaders, older adults, caregivers, and service providers to enhance the quality of life of older adults. The critical role that music plays in supporting their quality of life is emphasized.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781009194587
• Artikelnr.: 68994276

Autorenporträt

Lisa J. Lehmberg is Professor of Music Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA. She holds a PhD degree in music education and has extensive experience as a school music specialist. Her publications include research- and practice-based books, chapters, and articles, including the book Music for Life: Music Participation and Quality of Life of Senior Citizens (co-authored with C. Victor Fung, 2016).

Inhaltsangabe

Figures and Tables
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Part 1. A New Scene for Exploration: 1. Social and musical responsiveness
2. State of music in U.S. senior centers
Part 2. An Experiential View of Music in Senior Centers: 3. A close-up look at enior centers
4. Music across six senior centers
5. Older adults' perspectives on music
6. Toward enhanced quality of life through musical activities in senior centers
Part 3. Entering a New Normal: 7. Musical opportunities in U.S. senior centers pre- and mid-pandemic
8. Lifelong music participation and new considerations
Appendices
References
Index.