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MUS 220 Building Community Through Music

In this course, students will will explore ways in which music education can serve as a tool for building community, learning about community-based music teaching through the lens of the El Sistema music education philosophy. Students will learn about the key principles of El Sistema, critically analyze the concept of community-building, and examine best practices in community music teaching. Throughout the course students will engage with the ECoSistema music and youth development program as well as practitioners in the El Sistema field, gaining hands-on experiences and tools to take with them into their study of music education. (Offered in odd years).

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  • Music

    Whether your goals are to perform, teach, compose, or work in music-related industries, our program offers you rigorous training, real-world experience, and opportunities to grow your talents in a supportive environment.

  • Music for Social Change

    As a music major with a concentration in Music for Social Change at Goshen College, you’ll learn how music can be a powerful force for transformation—in individuals, communities, and the world.