The Routledge Companion to Applied Musicology

The Routledge Companion to Applied Musicology provides an extensive and authoritative overview of applied musicology, covering areas such as psychology, ecomusicology, forensic musicology, music therapy, health and well-being, and other public-oriented musicologies. It brings together academics, artist-researchers, and practitioners to explore current approaches and consider the field's future connections.

Format: Hardback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Companion to Applied Musicology is a groundbreaking work that brings together a diverse range of academics, artist-researchers, and practitioners to provide readers with an comprehensive and authoritative overview of applied musicology. Originally focused on the socio-political or performative contexts of music, applied musicology has expanded its horizons to encompass a wide array of areas, including psychology, ecomusicology, organology, forensic musicology, music therapy, health and well-being, and other public-oriented musicologies. These rapid advancements have resulted in a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, often operating in isolation from one another.

To address this gap, The Routledge Companion to Applied Musicology offers a comprehensive survey of current approaches. Comprising 39 authors, the book is divided into five parts:

Defining and Theorising Applied Musicology: This section explores the foundations and theoretical frameworks of applied musicology, examining its historical development, key concepts, and emerging trends.

Public Engagement: This part examines the ways in which applied musicology engages with the public, including its role in education, social justice, cultural heritage, and community development.

New Approaches and Research Methods: This section showcases innovative research methods and techniques used in applied musicology, such as ethnography, participant observation, and data analysis.

Representation and Inclusion: This part explores the ways in which applied musicology addresses issues of representation, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in relation to gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity.

Musicology in/for Performance: This section examines the relationship between applied musicology and performance, exploring the ways in which music is used in therapeutic settings, performance art, and other performance-based contexts.

The Routledge Companion to Applied Musicology is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the interdisciplinary field of applied musicology. It provides a wealth of insights, perspectives, and practical examples that will deepen our understanding of the role of music in society and enhance our ability to apply music to promote positive change.

Weight: 900g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367488246