Finding common ground: A traditional Chinese musician's discovery of improvisation in a western music therapy training program
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| Saturday, September 7, 2024 |
| 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Rooms 1&2 |
Speaker
Wing Lam Cheung
Finding common ground: A traditional Chinese musician's discovery of improvisation in a western music therapy training program
Biography
Lea Cheung is a traditional Guzheng player and music therapist. She has several years of experience working with early childhood children and young adults. Her research interests include how to integrate Chinese music into the music therapy industry and exploring improvisation with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Oliver O'Reilly
Music Therapy Skills
Finding common ground: A traditional Chinese musician's discovery of improvisation in a western music therapy training program
Abstract Overview
Music is often referred to as a universal language, however not everyone is fluent in the same dialect. As music therapy gathers momentum around the world, aspiring music therapists are increasingly travelling to Australia to train. In addition to acclimatising to Australian society and university life, music therapy students with non-western music educations are also expected to adapt to Australian approaches to musicking.
In this fireside chat, a Chinese music therapist and an Australian music therapy academic reconnect as RMT colleagues to exchange experiences and perspectives of this cross-cultural navigation of harmony, melody, notation and improvisation. The discussion will conclude with a short cross-cultural improvisation.
In this fireside chat, a Chinese music therapist and an Australian music therapy academic reconnect as RMT colleagues to exchange experiences and perspectives of this cross-cultural navigation of harmony, melody, notation and improvisation. The discussion will conclude with a short cross-cultural improvisation.
Biography
Oliver O’Reilly is a multi-instrumentalist, music therapist, educator and researcher. He has extensive clinical experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan. His research interests include instrumental and ensemble skills and applied musicianship in music therapy training and practice.
