New Books Network Colleen Renihan, John Spilker, and Trudi Wright eds., "Sound Pedagogy: Radical Care in Music" (University of Illinois Press, 2024)
Jun 2, 2025
Join editors John Spilker-Beed, Trudi Wright, and Colleen Renihan as they explore radical care in music education. They emphasize the vital role of empathy and inclusivity in pedagogy, discussing challenges faced by students, especially post-pandemic. The conversation highlights the integration of diverse teaching methods and the importance of nurturing relationships in the classroom. They advocate for a curriculum that supports marginalized voices and fosters a transformative learning experience, proving that care can be revolutionary in higher education.
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Editors' Conference Origin Story
- The editors met presenting related papers on students and care at a music history teaching conference.
- This inspired them to write and edit a book on pedagogies of care in music education.
Care Pedagogy's Broad Scope
- Care pedagogy in musicology extends interdisciplinarily to include inclusion, equity, diversity, and questions of disciplinary scope.
- The book's topics illuminate ongoing discourse about what music study can encompass, beyond traditional content.
Apply Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Practice trauma-informed pedagogy by acknowledging classroom emotional needs and allowing students to leave as needed.
- Clarify to students that music study is not mental health therapy and encourage self-care through support resources.
