“How can general music educators promote the celebration of cultural diversity?"

Music is heavily intertwined with culture, and identity. When children are exposed to diverse music, it opens up a pathway to bridge cultures peacefully and can lead to the celebration of our differences. This is one reason why general music educators must deeply consider the part we play in shaping the next generation. Our teaching practices, repertoire selections and personal biases impact our student’s view on cultural diversity. 

As stated by Juliet Hess "Music is an extraordinary medium for social justice. It facilitates personal and communal expression, storytelling, reflection, critical thinking, and creativity," (2017, p. 73). This website is meant to be a springboard for music educators who are invested in creating social change through our work in the classroom. You will find resources that challenge the historical and current structures that oppress young music learners, tools to encourage personal growth and ways to determine the cultural validity of repertoire. Though this website is most tailored towards general music teachers, the content is applicable to all stages of music learning.

What Makes us Different by Joshua Bingwa

Global citizenship -- Celebrating diversity through the arts by Catherine Ndungu-Case