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CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO MUSIC

Transforming lives through music therapy.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IS PLEASED TO PRESENT

A UNIQUE MULTIMEDIA WEB RESOURCE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

—A WEALTH OF RESOURCES!

Learn about the UN Human Rights Conventions:

· Its meaning for children with disabilities

· Its meaning in terms of music/culture

· Its meaning in the schools

Explore with Experts:

· How to make the right to music a reality for children with disabilities

· The important role of music therapy

· Practical applications to use today for your child with special needs

Video Introduction to the Project

(École secondaire Félix Leclerc integration project)

CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO MUSIC PROJECT

A Canadian-Heritage sponsored educational project designed to meet its Human Rights mission as it pertains to children with disabilities, specifically in terms of their rights of access to and participation in music making. Particular attention is given to:

The identification of these rights in the UN’s:

· Convention on the Rights of the Child

· International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights

· Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

An understanding of the important role music therapy can play in making these rights a reality for children with disabilities

Read our Children’s Right to Music Quick Fact Sheet

MANY THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE GREAT WORK ON ALL OUR VIDEOS TO:

Birdseyevideo Deborah VanSlet

Dr. Sandi Curtis, Project Coordinator

Music Therapy Graduate Program Coordinator

Creative Arts Therapies Department

Concordia University