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New Study on Music, the Environment, and Sustainability Education
“Music fans can be turned off by messaging that seems contrived, preachy, or overwhelming. The efficacy of a pro-environmental message can be profoundly influenced by perceptions of its sincerity, relevance, and artistic quality.” — from the abstract. Jennifer Publicover, scholar and musician from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada recently successfully defended her thesis titled Perspectives on Music,…
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Quotables from our info/ideas section
Here are some quotable excerpts from our Ideas/Info section… A song may jolt us. It can unlock our shared ancient yearning for peace, the mystical energy tapped as we view an unspoiled vista. The emotions released by a song (or speech, play, movie) can help validate the principle of environmental protection being more important than…
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Singing Locally, Thinking Globally
It’s been a lot of fun reviving this online home for the Songs for EE (SEE) community… and one of the most striking elements is how many fabulous artists/creators there are out there! Seems like every region has its own eco-troubadour singing the praises of their local natural heritage. These are caring folks who use their…
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Songs for EE Workshop at EECOM 2011
Here we are in Regina at the annual meeting of EECOM: The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication.What a time! Kudos to the organizers for such a well-coordinated and stimulating program. Links for items discussed in this workshop: The World in Six Songs book by Daniel Levitin Songs for EE on Blogger Scat Rap Earth…