Count Me In!: Resources for Making Music Inclusively with Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties

Count Me In! is a resource for making music inclusively with children and young people with special abilities or needs, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism spectrum, vision or hearing impairment, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. It includes twelve original projects with a wide range of musical styles and genres, and an accompanying website with hundreds of freely downloadable audio files. The resource is based on the Sounds of Intent framework, which encourages teachers and others to target activities at their pupils' particular levels of musical development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating and invaluable resource presents a comprehensive array of twelve innovative projects designed to foster inclusive music-making experiences for children and young individuals of all ages, regardless of their unique abilities or needs. Among the diverse population served by this resource are those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, individuals on the autism spectrum, those with vision or hearing impairments, and those grappling with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Crafted by esteemed leaders in the fields of music and special needs, Count Me In! boasts a wide array of musical styles and genres, accompanied by an extensive website offering hundreds of freely downloadable audio files. Built upon the robust Sounds of Intent framework, this resource empowers educators and support staff to tailor activities to the specific musical development levels of their pupils and students. By deconstructing the pieces of music into distinct, targeted activities that cater to sound-makers, pattern-makers, motif-makers, and song-makers, all young participants can actively engage in the musical journey simultaneously. Count Me In! is an indispensable resource for class teachers, teaching assistants, and non-music-specialist staff working in special and mainstream schools and colleges, as well as musicians from music services, music hubs, and other arts organizations who visit schools. Its user-friendly nature allows for utilization without a prerequisite for musical literacy, although simplified and standard notation scores, as well as chord charts, are provided for those who wish to explore the musical intricacies further.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 222 x 301 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032215488