Turning Social

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How can music mediation foster social cohesion and dialogue? A critical exploration of its social-transformative potential.
How can diverse musical interactions be productively used to promote inter- and transcultural communication, support human thriving and flourishing, empower marginalised social groups, or make society as a whole more sustainable, just, and inclusive? Bringing together perspectives from research and practice, this edited volume explores how music mediation as a distinct artistic-educational practice can foster social cohesion, enable dialogue, and create new forms of engagement. The contributions critically reflect on the conditions, limitations, and potentials of music mediation in various contexts, providing insights for scholars, musicians, and practitioners working at the intersection of music and society.

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Axel Petri-Preis
Prof. Axel Petri-Preis (PhD) lehrt Musikvermittlung und Community Music an der Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien.

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»This excellent and timely project provides new perspectives on Music Mediation and socially engaged practice. It consolidates the current landscape and catalyses contextual thinking about where this work is now – and where it might go next. Original, inspiring, and highly relevant, it raises key questions around inclusion, institutional responsibility, and the future role of musicians as lifelong learners in a world in constant flux.«
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»This book makes a significant contribution to the field of Music Mediation research. While the first decades of reflection in this area largely focused on cultural democratisation through access to ›high culture‹, this volume marks a clear shift toward cultural democracy. With a rich variety of international perspectives, it captures a timely and much-needed transformation in the discourse. Both researchers and practitioners will find it highly relevant and inspiring.«
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»A major contribution to current debates about music and social change, »Turning Social« fulfils two valuable roles. It explains and illustrates the concept of music mediation to an international readership, examining it from multiple perspectives and revealing its similarities and differences with domains such as community music, the social impact of making music, and social action through music. It also enshrines critical reflection at the heart of this field, making clear that music mediation is not a simple solution to contemporary social problems but rather a complex work in progress, with pitfalls to be avoided, challenges to be confronted, and skills to be deepened. Furthermore, in exploring the kinds of learning required for successful music mediation, it proposes the unlearning of certain hegemonic ideas and practices and further efforts to reform higher music education.«
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»›Turning social‹ reveals what lies at the heart of music mediation: a passion for both the social and the artistic-aesthetic dimensions of music. It is not a matter of either-or. This gives this book a unique position in conceptualizing music mediation for an international audience.«
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