Focus on Music: the impact of severe visual impairment on early musical development

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    Focus on Music: the impact of severe visual impairment on early musical development
    Conference by Adam Ockelford

    This talk considers the impact of having little or no vision from birth on the development of musical skills and interests. It examines in particular the effect of two syndromes – 'retinopathy of prematurity' and 'septo optic dysplasia' – on early auditory development, and the importance of this for teachers. A number of short case studies are presented, and the work of The Amber Trust – a UK charity devoted to supporting blind and partially sighted children in their pursuit of music – is described.

    Adam Ockelford is Professor of Music at the University of Roehampton in London. He was worked with visually impaired children through music for over 40 years. His most celebrated student is Derek Paravicini – see link
    Period2024 Mar 25
    Event titleInternational seminar: Darkness and Silence: International seminar about blindness and deafness in art and music.
    Event typeSeminar
    LocationMalmö, SwedenShow on map
    Degree of RecognitionInternational

    Subject classification (UKÄ)

    • Arts
    • Social Sciences
    • Medical and Health Sciences
    • Visual Arts
    • Music
    • Performing Arts
    • Performing Art Studies
    • Film Studies

    Free keywords

    • Plastic Extension of Music
    • visual arts
    • fine arts
    • metaphor
    • music
    • blindness
    • Blindhetens historia
    • deafness
    • special needs
    • music teacher education
    • art
    • musical education

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