Research For Youth, Music and Education
Encyclopedia
RYME - Research For Youth, Music & Education is a Canadian research project that researches youth participation and engagement in musical activities, the research project is also known as Youth Participation in Music or as RYME Youth. The research is a funded by SSHRC as noted in a University of Western Ontario News article, and has been a collaboration between Simon Fraser University and the University of Western Ontario.
. The purpose of the research is to explore what gets students involved in musical activities (initiators), what keeps them involved in their musical activities (sustainers), and what positive outcomes and benefits are derived from being involved in musical activities.
Simon Fraser University
's Youth Participation In Music Project is a part of the RYME research group and is a partnership between Simon Fraser University
's Faculty of Education and the University of Western Ontario
's Don Wright Faculty of Music. "A key aim of the research is to develop a more comprehensive approach to music education and young people’s music participation through a “culture of inquiry,” where young people can reconsider musical practices through the lens of critical cultural literacy".
. Within the 21st century, young people have become increasingly exposed to a wealth of musical activities and ideas due to the availability of technology
, increased mobility
, and via social networking. An increasing availability and ease of access to music commenced int the late 20th Century due to the availability of personal computers, the internet
and other forms of music sharing.. Due to this availability and a larger scope of music to choose from, many young people are using music beyond the traditional parameters of passive
listening. Social networking such as YouTube
and MySpace
have made the distribution and sharing of music that youth create, alter or want to share an attainable endeavour.
and educator
who has "expertise in various research approaches involving both quantitative and qualitative methods, longitudinal studies, large-scale survey research, and in-depth qualitative interview studies" Dr. O'Neill's research in youth, music and education was expanded during her time as a Senior Lecturer at Keele University, UK, where she was the director of Young People and Music Participation Research Project
Goals
A group of researchers collaborated to create a research project that creates opportunities for youth and adults to share and develop ideas for positive youth engagementYouth engagement
Youth engagement is the sentiment young people feel towards a particular person, activity, place or outcome. It has been a focus of youth development, public policy and social change movements for at least forty years.-About:...
. The purpose of the research is to explore what gets students involved in musical activities (initiators), what keeps them involved in their musical activities (sustainers), and what positive outcomes and benefits are derived from being involved in musical activities.
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
's Youth Participation In Music Project is a part of the RYME research group and is a partnership between Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
's Faculty of Education and the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
's Don Wright Faculty of Music. "A key aim of the research is to develop a more comprehensive approach to music education and young people’s music participation through a “culture of inquiry,” where young people can reconsider musical practices through the lens of critical cultural literacy".
Importance
There is a need to research the impact and influence of various musical activities on the lives of young peopleYoung People
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. Within the 21st century, young people have become increasingly exposed to a wealth of musical activities and ideas due to the availability of technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
, increased mobility
Mobility
Mobility may refer to:* Mobility * "Mobiliy" , a song by Moby* Mobility * Mobility , the ability of military units or weapon systems to move to an objective-See also:* Academic mobility* Apprentices mobility...
, and via social networking. An increasing availability and ease of access to music commenced int the late 20th Century due to the availability of personal computers, the internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
and other forms of music sharing.. Due to this availability and a larger scope of music to choose from, many young people are using music beyond the traditional parameters of passive
Passive voice
Passive voice is a grammatical voice common in many of the world's languages. Passive is used in a clause whose subject expresses the theme or patient of the main verb. That is, the subject undergoes an action or has its state changed. A sentence whose theme is marked as grammatical subject is...
listening. Social networking such as YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
and MySpace
MySpace
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have made the distribution and sharing of music that youth create, alter or want to share an attainable endeavour.
Background of the project director
The RYME project director, Dr. Susan O'Neill is an international music psychologistMusic psychology
Music psychology,or the psychology of music, may be regarded as a branch of psychology or a branch of musicology. It aims to explain and understand musical behavior and musical experience...
and educator
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
who has "expertise in various research approaches involving both quantitative and qualitative methods, longitudinal studies, large-scale survey research, and in-depth qualitative interview studies" Dr. O'Neill's research in youth, music and education was expanded during her time as a Senior Lecturer at Keele University, UK, where she was the director of Young People and Music Participation Research Project
Research Collaborators and Research Project Team
| Name | University | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Susan O'Neill | Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
Project Director |
| Dr. Yaroslav Senyshyn Yaroslav Senyshyn Yaroslav Senyshyn, also known as Slava, was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian Pianist, Author and Professor of Music and Philosophy. Within his career as pianist, he has been referred to as a "pianist of enormous power and sophisticated finger work"... |
Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
Research Collaborator |
| Dr. Carol Beynon | University of Western Ontario University of Western Ontario The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and... |
Research Collaborator |
| Deanna C. C. Peluso Deanna C. C. Peluso Deanna C. C. Peluso is a Canadian musician, composer, music educator, author and researcher currently residing in Vancouver, B.C.. She has been the Project Coordinator for the RYME - Research For Youth, Music and Education project since 2009, and also does field research for the SSHRC funded... , M.Ed. |
Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
Project Coordinator |
| Ian DeLong, M.Ed. | Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
Graduate Research Assistant |
| David Erickson, M.Ed. | Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
Graduate Research Assistant |
| Jin Thindal, M.Ed. | Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
Graduate Research Assistant |
Research Associates
| Name | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lee Bartel | University of Toronto University of Toronto The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada... |
Canada |
| Dr. Lucy Green | Institute of Education Institute of Education The Institute of Education is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom specialised in postgraduate study and research in the field of education and a constituent college of the federal University of London. It is the largest education research body in the United Kingdom, with... , University of London University of London -20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the... |
United Kingdom |
| Dr. Gary McPherson | University of Melbourne University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria... |
Australia |
Past Research Assistants
| Past Research Assistant Listing | Term |
|---|---|
| Graduate - Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000... |
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| Paul Boissonnault, M.Ed. | April 2010 - December 2010 |
| Jason Lapenskie, B.A., B.Ed. | April 2010 - September 2010 |
| Graduate - University of Western Ontario University of Western Ontario The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and... |
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| Daniela Bute | Sept 2008 – Jan 2009 |
| Laura Fitzpatrick | Sept 2008 – Aug 2009 |
| Kayla Krasnor | Jan 2009 – June 2009 |
| Undergraduate - University of Western Ontario University of Western Ontario The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and... |
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| Jennifer Blackwell | May 2009 – Aug 2009 |
| Irene Cho | Oct 2007 – May 2008 |
| Aaron Neeb | May 2009 – Aug 2009 |
| Céline Poirier | Sept 2008 |
| Brooke Taylor | Oct 2008 – May 2009 |
| Amy Wallace | Oct 2008 – May 2009 |
Partnerships and Funding
The research project is in partnership with:- AIRS: Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing
- Canadian Music Educators' Association
- Centre of Excellence For Children's Well-Being - Youth Engagement
- Coalition For Music Education In Canada
University Affiliations
- Simon Fraser University - Faculty of Education
- The University of Western Ontario, Don Wright Faculty of Music
Funding
Research For Youth, Music and Education (Youth Participation In Music) is funded by SSHRC - The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.SSHRC Awards Granted
- 2009: Major Collaborative Research Initiatives - Dr. Susan O'Neill
- 2008: SSHRC Standard Research Grants - Youth Participation in Music - Awarded to Dr. Susan O'Neill
Keele University, United Kingdom
The Young People and Music Participation Project at Keele University:- the Young People and Music Participation Project: Practitioner Report and Summary Of Findings from Keele University, UK
- MusicEd - Children's Participation in Music - The Young People and Music Participation Report from Keele University, UK