A MUSICAL DRAMA BASED ON FOLK TALES BY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

Abstract

This paper discusses a musical drama based on Japanese folk tales presented by a junior high school special needs class and how these activities related to a community music therapy that promotes cultural growth in the local community. The results clarified two points. First, a musical drama that utilized the musical resources and local resources of special needs class students created relationships between regular class students, teachers, and local people, and empowered special needs class students. Second, the knowledge gained from community music therapy is also useful for inclusive education-oriented activities.