1. A Kaleidoscopic Analysis
of the Sing Up project
MUSIC 911: SEMINAR IN MUSICOLOGY - VOICE
Antía González Ben
Fall 2011

2. An introduction…
Tone (2008)

3. A brief overview
of the Project

4. Singing program
Schools, teachers,
students &
communities
91% primary schools
& 115,000 people
Since 2007

5. Singing program
Schools, teachers,
students &
communities
91% primary schools
& 115,000 people
Since 2007

6. The Project’s
implications

7. Sociopolitical
• Slogan
• Singing is privileged
• Multiple scopes
• Emphasis on the neediest

8. Pedagogical
• Child-centered perspective
• Normalization of Mus.Ed.
• Breaks visible above audible
• Intrinsic & instrum. values

9. Musicological
• Voice as musical instrument
• Identity formation
• Product VS. Result
• Affective sphere

10. Evaluation of
the Project

11. Strengths
• Potential of its implications
• External evaluations
• Low-stakes consequences
• Voluntary nature

12. Weaknesses
• No close monitoring
• Vague goals
• Ineffable nature
• Advocacy as substitute

13. Any
questions?

14. Thanks
for your
attention!