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An experimental study to determine the effectiveness of functional music with blind children

Abstract

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<p>It was the purpose of this study to explore and analyze the effectiveness of music as an educative and therapeutic medium in the specific area of childhood blindness.</p><p>Some general characteristics of childhood blindness are summarized. Indications for musical experiences, as related to the total educational scheme, are based upon the described characteristics. The case study has a three-fold purpose: (1) to describe the techniques, as related to the objectives, employed by the music worker; (2) to describe musical activities for a definite period; and (3) to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities.</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Music
Year dc:date.available
1954

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Hartley, William Samuel

Subjects

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Rights

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Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/1256
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholarlycommons.pacific.edu:uop_etds-2255

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Hartley, William Samuel. An experimental study to determine the effectiveness of functional music with blind children. Thesis thesis, 1954. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/1256