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In this chapter, we discuss music programmes where the primary mission is to use music as a vehicle for fostering social change. We discuss the contexts for such programmes, as well as the characteristics and processes of facilitation and learning that can foster manifold learning and in turn influence musical possible selves. We consider a range of vulnerable groups, including children with profound and multiple learning disabilities, young people and adults in the criminal justice system, refugee communities and underserved communities where Sistema-inspired programmes have emerged.
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Creech, A., Varvarigou, M., Hallam, S. (2020). Supporting Musical Possible Selves in Programmes With Social Aims. In: Contexts for Music Learning and Participation. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48262-6_8
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