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ISME Website ISME History Standing Committee IHME Homepage HISTORY STANDING COMMITTEE SYMPOSIUM 1 PRESENTED AT THE 35th ISME WORLD CONFERENCE (BRISBANE), 2022 Symposium Title: Seeing Through a Wider Lens: Considering Revisionist History in Music Education Abstract: Looking at historical events is one way to better comprehend how prior actions can influence future progress. Often our narratives about the past have been framed through certain lenses that may not reflect the realities of the time, or the perspectives of today. As a result, there are people and histories and happenings that have untold stories needing more attention; in essence making all voices visible. A primary idea of this panel is to discuss definitions and purposes of revisionist history, innovative approaches to understanding who we are, and how to make progress towards social justice as dialogue and practice in the field. Examples of revisionist history can take the form of social justice and pluralism, examining women's contributions to music education, international perspectives, LGBT issues and music teaching, marginalized populations, ethnicity and race, sociocultural influences connected to musical experiences, critical pedagogies and practices, cultural understandings, and diversity-equity-inclusion in numerous settings. Others may be technology aspects, policy, reform, and institutional protocols, nationalism, and musicological studies, and so on. Further viewpoints include how historical events play out in our profession, examples from the literature, and potential impacts on music teaching and learning in multiple countries and circumstances. These are potential areas from which questions will be developed to discuss, dialogue, and debate during the session. This participatory discussion will tackle these issues representing viewpoints and perspectives from North America, Europe, Middle East, Scandinavia, Africa, and Asia. Scholars on the panel include those from the United States, Ireland, Norway, Israel, and Uganda. While more historical research needs to be carried out in music education generally, using the principles of revisionist history to interrogate the past will add value and significance to the endeavor. Aside from the historical events themselves, is the important discussion of these events in the social, cultural, and political circumstances of yesterday and today. Ultimately, a prevailing purpose in historical inquiry and reflection is making musical experiences better for all. Panelists: • Craig Resta, Kent State University, Ohio USA (Symposium Convener) • Benon Kigozi, Department of Performing Arts and Film, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda • Marie McCarthy, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, University of Michigan, USA • David Herbert, Faculty of Education, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway A summary of this symposium may be accessed by clicking on the following icon:  ISME Website ISME History Standing Committee IHME Homepage Return to HSC Symposia Menu Return to HSC Symposia Menu Copyright © 2014 History Standing Committee, International Society for Music Education (ISME)