Music Mediation as a Game Changer in Music Schools

Manuela Kloibmüller, Judith McGregor and Dagmar Schinnerl discuss the potential of music mediation as a key to success in music schools

Abstract

In this expert discussion, Manuela Kloibmüller, Judith McGregor and Dagmar Schinnerl explore how music mediation can contribute to the success of the requirements for music schools set out in position papers and specialist literature, and what role actors working across the intersection of instrumental pedagogy and music mediation can play in this. They reflect on the need for "game-changing" at music schools considering social and cultural changes and discuss the extent to which music mediation can support these processes of change. The authors have been active in the field of music schools and music mediation for many years and contribute extensive experience from practical work, teaching and research. They address the intersections between music mediation and music schools from different perspectives and can thus contribute both theoretical and practical insights into the possibilities and challenges of contemporary music school work.