Alex Crooke

Music, social cohesion, and intercultural understanding: A conceptual framework for intercultural music engagement

AHD Crooke, WF Thompson, T Fraser, J Davidson

Journal article  |  2023  |  Musicae Scientiae

Regional conflict, growing technological developments, and climate change have seen high migration rates, which are likely to rise..

Shifting the Focus to Teachers: A New Approach for Music Therapists Working in Schools

Megan Steele, Katrina Skewes McFerran, Alexander Hew Dale Crooke

Journal article  |  2022  |  MUSIC THERAPY PERSPECTIVES

Abstract This paper presents a new approach for music therapists in schools wishing to support the work of teachers..

What Young People Think About Music, Rhythm and Trauma: An Action Research Study

Katrina McFerran, Alex Crooke, Zoe Kalenderidis, Helen Stokes, Kate Teggelove

Journal article  |  2022  |  FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

A number of popular theories about trauma have suggested rhythm has potential as a mechanism for regulating arousal levels. Howeve..

Corrigendum: What young people think about music, rhythm and trauma: An action research study.

Katrina McFerran, Alex Crooke, Zoe Kalenderidis, Helen Stokes, Kate Teggelove

Journal article  |  2022  |  Front Psychol

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The development of a decision matrix to guide and support the provision of effective arts programs in schools

KS McFerran, AHD Crooke, M Steele, G McPherson, J Hattie

Journal article  |  2022  |  International Journal of Educational Research Open

In the current education climate, Australian schools are encouraged to provide arts programs, yet there is little dedicated fundin..

Fractured bonds and crystal capital: Social capital among COVID-era music communities

Alexander Hew Dale Crooke, Mariko Hara, Jane Davidson, Trisnasari Fraser, Tia Denora

Journal article  |  2021  |  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY MUSIC

As COVID-19-driven lockdowns and social distancing became the new normal in 2020, musicians experienced a reshuffling of their soc..

The importance of passionate individuals for navigating school arts provision in 19 Australian schools

Katrina Skewes McFerran, Alexander HD Crooke, Megan Steele, John Hattie, Gary E McPherson

Journal article  |  2021  |  RESEARCH STUDIES IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Arts programs are increasingly recognized for their role in promoting student development and cohesive school communities. Yet, mo..

"Music Has No Borders": An Exploratory Study of Audience Engagement With YouTube Music Broadcasts During COVID-19 Lockdown, 2020.

Trisnasari Fraser, Alexander Hew Dale Crooke, Jane W Davidson

Journal article  |  2021  |  Front Psychol

This exploratory study engages with eight case studies of music performances broadcast online to investigate the role of music in ..

Music, Rhythm and Trauma: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis of Research Literature

Katrina Skewes McFerran, Hsin I Cindy Lai, Wei-Han Chang, Daniela Acquaro, Tan Chyuan Chin, Helen Stokes, Alexander Hew Dale Crooke

Journal article  |  2020  |  FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Recent theorizing about the connection between the brain and trauma (Perry, 2009; Porges, 2011; van der Kolk, 2015) has led to a b..

Hip Hop as an Agent for Health and Wellbeing in Schools

Alexander Hew Dale Crooke, Rachael Comte, Cristina Moreno Almeida

Journal article  |  2020  |  Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy

Hip Hop culture has shown an increasing presence in mainstream schooling over the last 15 years. This presence has taken many form..