• Performances of femininity in Amy Crankshaw's 'The Apothecary' 

  Watson, Kate (University of Pretoria, 2024-04)

  South African composer Amy Crankshaw’s 2020 chamber opera, The Apothecary, co-created with British librettist Clare Best, portrays performances of femininity in complex ways. This study presents a qualitative analysis of ...
• Music therapy as part of postpartum care to support emotional wellbeing 

  Schmidt, René (University of Pretoria, 2024-03-31)

  mental health during the postpartum period is a neglected area of health care in the South African context which may significantly contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity rates in South Africa. This qualitative study ...
• Exploring group music-making experiences of lower elementary third culture kids and English language learners at an international school in Beijing 

  Halton, Liane (University of Pretoria, 2024-03-15)

  The study explores the group music-making experiences of Third Culture Kids (TCK/TCKs) and English Language Learners (ELL/ELLs) at an international school in Beijing. While international schooling offers unique advantages, ...
• The lives of important contemporary Zulu composers and their contribution to choral music in Kwazulu/Natal 

  Dumakude, Vuma Jonathan (University of Pretoria, 1996)

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• Telling your story, together : musical collaboration as a resource for intellectually disabled persons who communicate without speech to express a self-determined narrative in music therapy 

  Raven, Michael Robert (University of Pretoria, 2023-11)

  This study explores the ways music therapy, and in particular, collaborative music making allows the expression and configuration of non-verbal narratives. It presents three cases of music therapy with intellectually ...
• Dyadic music therapy in the context of substance use disorder 

  James, Alexandria (University of Pretoria, 2024-02-14)

  One of the most detrimental effects of a substance use disorder (SUD) is the breakdown of meaningful familial and interpersonal relationships. In this qualitative study, I aimed to explore the experiences and reflections ...
• Harmonising identity : a narrative exploration of masculinity and emotions in adolescent school boys undergoing disciplinary action through group music therapy 

  Negota, Lutendo Ndivhuwo (University of Pretoria, 2024-02-14)

  This study examined how adolescent participants who are experiencing disciplinary action at their school explore masculinity and emotions through narrative music therapy. Four male participants from a private high school ...
• Generalist intermediate phase teachers’ experiences of teaching mathematics through music integration (Gauteng, South Africa) 

  Hendriks, Marna (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-31)

  By embracing the influential role of music in education, teachers can establish an environment that nurtures learners' curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge. Research suggests that incorporating ...
• Vibroacoustic therapy and its effects on the attention of children with autism spectrum disorder 

  Moore, Janelle Ada (University of Pretoria, 2024-02-13)

  Attention challenges are common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as evidenced by observable behaviours and brain structure (Janzen & Thaut, 2018). Attention challenges seen in ASD are linked to poor ...
• Personal value and continuous participation in choral singing at an independent South African male high school 

  Linde, Jacques Hendrik (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-01)

  The aim of this study is to explore the personal value that is attributed to choral participation, as experienced and expressed by boys attending an independent boys’ high school in South Africa. In order to explore the ...
• The influence of Xhosa traditional music and culture on modern South African jazz : exploring the narratives of six South African jazz musicians 

  Mkizwana, Viwe Siyabonga (University of Pretoria, 2023-09-12)

  This study explored and identified primary elements within Xhosa traditional music and culture that may have an influence on the modern South African jazz sound and approach. The study further sought to investigate how ...
• Clinical record-keeping and client tracking practices within the arts therapies 

  Batty, Jodi (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-05)

  The arts therapies are recognised healthcare professions regulated by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Among other responsibilities the HPCSA provides guidelines and procedures to enable practitioners ...
• Agency and creative problem-solving through music therapy with unemployed women 

  Sparks, Stephanie Mari (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  South Africa faces a significant unemployment crisis. The largest percentage of those unemployed are young Black females and the issues they face are complex and pervasive. There is extremely limited research with this ...
• Exploring the role of music-assisted relaxation for re-injury anxiety in tertiary-level cheerleaders 

  Msindo, Chuma (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This research study explores the lived experiences of re-injury anxiety among tertiary-level cheerleaders and investigates the role of Music-Assisted Relaxation (MAR) in the rehabilitation process. The study employs an ...
• Exploring the feasibility of an El Sistema-inspired community music programme for a South African university 

  Roué, Nathalie Yvette (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-19)

  In this study, I aimed to discover the potential avenues within the context of an El Sistema-inspired community music programme, particularly when integrated with an urban residential tertiary institution in South ...
• The impact of musculoskeletal pain on musicians’ relationship with music : an exploration through music therapy 

  Swart, Margariet (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Many musicians experience musculoskeletal complaints, which can impact their relationship with music. In this qualitative study, I sought to investigate how musicians with musculoskeletal pain could explore and possibly ...
• Implications of queer music therapy for LGBTQ+ adolescents 

  Marks, Megan (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Queer identity can be complex and multifaceted, especially for adolescents. The aim of this qualitative case study was to explore the impact of a queer music therapy (QMT) model on a group of LGBTQ+ adolescents. The music ...
• Recording the mbira of Southern Africa : a case for establishing empirical acoustic-based recording methods of traditional instruments 

  Ngqangweni, Avuyile K.H. (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  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 ...
• The effects of COVID-19 on practice habits : exploring the experiences of senior undergraduate music students 

  Vermeulen, Chloé Elaine (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The study explored the experiences of senior undergraduate music performance or first instrument majors (third and fourth year in 2020) at the University of Pretoria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic, ...
• South African classical pianists’ lived experiences of preventing and recovering from playing- and performance-related injuries 

  Schaap, Landi (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  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 ...

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