The positive impact of group music-making on subjective well-being has been shown in various contexts, yet very few studies have focused on community musicals. The purpose of this intrinsic case study was to explore the ...

Fifteen experienced South African conductors were interviewed on the importance of Music Theory for choristers, and its inculcation. All agreed on the value of some knowledge and understanding of Music Theory. They reflected ...

For this research an experiment was done in an attempt to establish a method for recording the mbira of Southern Africa. This work is important because it seeks to address some gaps in knowledge pertaining to recording ...

A growing concern is the low number of learners who choose to participate in music during their high school years. Extending previous research by McPherson and O’Neill, this study explored South African high school learners’ ...

This research aimed to explore the lived experiences of South African classical pianists who have suffered from a playing- and performance-related injury, and how they have navigated this challenge. I facilitated an in-depth ...

Caregivers in a Child and Youth Care Centre face several challenges that might lead to poor well-being. The well-being of the caregivers can impact the quality of care they offer and their relationship with they care for. ...

A fundamental aspect in early childhood teacher education is that pre-service teachers acquire pedagogical knowledge on how to facilitate music. Research indicates that music education plays a crucial role in facilitating ...

Several technologies and applications have been developed to increase the music theory teaching and learning experience, however, there has been little research when addressing game-based learning in the music education ...

Background: This study is informed by my interest in exploring the role of music therapy both in the assessment of preadolescent children in a children’s home and, in particular, in relation to an examination of the ...

South Africa’s adolescent population is at high risk of adverse sexual outcomes, attributed to a range of factors at multiple levels. These risk factors, which impact both sexual and health-seeking behaviours, are particularly ...