Culturally Responsive Pedagogies for the Orchestra: Untold Stories of Seating Oppression and the Uprise...

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Tammy S. Yi

Culturally Responsive Pedagogies for the Orchestra

Untold Stories of Seating Oppression and the Uprise of Social Justice

Tammy S. Yi

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Routledge
31 July 2025

Western "classical" music; String instruments; Philosophy & theory of education; Secondary schools; Teaching of a specific subject

Series: Routledge Research in Arts Education

This innovative volume explores the potential of alternative seating practices (ASP) to revolutionize orchestral music teaching in US schools and beyond by improving musicians’ social and musical experiences, including peer mentorship. Challenging tradition hierarchical seating structures and drawing on longitudinal research and autoethnographic data, it explores the benefits of alternative seating practices on student learning, well-being, and overall musical performance. Rooted in critical discussion of the importance of social justice in music education, it describes new strategies for culturally responsive pedagogies and examines how educators and conductors can create a cohesive and collaborative orchestra guided by the principles of ethnic studies, while valuing and celebrating diversity among the members. It will be of interest to academics, scholars, and educators in music education and pedagogy, social justice education, and race and ethnic studies.

By: Tammy S. Yi
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032651736
ISBN 10: 1032651733
Series: Routledge Research in Arts Education
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. The Theoretical Framework of Social Justice and Seating Arrangements in Education 3. Implementing Alternative Seating Practices 4. The Transformative Role of Alternative Seating Practices (ASP) in School Orchestras 5. Conclusion Epilogue

Tammy Sue Yi is the Director of Music Education at Chapman University and Orchestra Conductor of the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, USA.