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Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators
Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2020.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/80469 Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators Van Aswegen, Hendrika Johanna u97237745@tuks.co.za Wassermann, Johannes Michiel Masuelele, Oreeditse Patrick UCTD choir competition choir competition adjudication choir conductor cultural diversity social cohesion South African school choirs Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Education theses SDG-16 Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2020. In this qualitative study the researcher investigates how school choir competitions in South Africa contribute to creating platforms for social cohesion. The study examines the experiences of conductors and adjudicators in two main South African school choir competitions, namely the ATKV-Applous and ABC Motsepe (previously known as SASCE). This study was inspired by the contribution of the rising choral music platform in post-apartheid South Africa to national regeneration from tensions created by past disparities and how choral music contributes to social cohesion in society. Phenomenology is used to investigate the experiences of conductors and adjudicators and whether participation in choral competitions contributed to advancing social cohesion in a transforming South Africa. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews, the review of documents and the analysis of journal notes taken during the study. The Transformative Learning Theory (TLT) was applied as framework to contextualise deliberate reflection involving increased social knowledge and openness among respondents. In this study, choir conductors and adjudicators reflected on their experiences in choir competitions and how cohesion could be achieved through choir competitions. From the study the researcher concluded that competitive platforms such as choir competitions provide an opportunity for role players to test their strength as individuals and as part of a team. The study found that, regardless of many challenges hindering social cohesion, choral music competitions offer an environment for bringing people closer and establishing harmonious collaboration. Learning from others, sharing and reciprocating experiences lead to new partnerships that promote social cohesion. However, the conditions set out in the rules and policy requirements of the competitions could inhibit social cohesion by exclusion and conditions that may hinder interest. Although many studies focus on the value of choral activities and its contribution to social cohesion, this study fills the gap of exploring the role of choir competitions in fostering social cohesion. Recommendations include the need to foster an awareness of the role of school choir activities, which includes the selection of music, in encouraging nation-building. Furthermore, school choir competition policy should include clearer guidelines on social cohesion. It is recommended that training opportunities for conductors and adjudicators should be expanded and implemented to include musical development, but also focus on fostering a sensitivity to the complexity of cultural diversity and the power of choral activities to enhance nation-building and social cohesion in South Africa. pt2021 mi2026 Humanities Education PhD Unrestricted SDG-04: Quality education SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 2021-06-22T12:29:13Z 2021-06-22T12:29:13Z 2021/05/07 2020 Thesis Masuelele, OP 2020, Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators, PhD Thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80469> A2021 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80469 en © 2021 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD choir competition choir competition adjudication choir conductor cultural diversity social cohesion South African school choirs Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Education theses SDG-16 Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators |
| title | Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators |
| title_full | Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators |
| title_fullStr | Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators |
| title_short | Social cohesion in school Choir competitions: the experiences of conductors and adjudicators |
| title_sort | social cohesion in school choir competitions the experiences of conductors and adjudicators |
| topic | UCTD choir competition choir competition adjudication choir conductor cultural diversity social cohesion South African school choirs Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-10 Education theses SDG-16 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80469 |