JSM (Jurnal Seni Musik)
Vol 12 No 1 (2023): June 2023

Music as A Therapeutic Medium at Kyai Ageng Majapahit Semarang Orphanage Foundation




Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2023

Abstract

Music plays several significant roles in life, one of which is as a medium for healing and therapy. The objective of this study was to identify and describe the utilization of music as a therapeutic medium at the Kyai Ageng Majapahit Orphanage Foundation in Semarang. The use of music as a therapeutic medium at the Kyai Ageng Majapahit Orphanage Foundation in Semarang is evident in terms of the musical form and the application process. This study employed qualitative descriptive method. The data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis used interactive model, and data validity was ensured through triangulation of data, sources, and time. The findings reveal that the form of music employed in music therapy activities at the Kyai Ageng Majapahit Orphanage Foundation in Semarang involves the use of tambourine musical instrument. The process of music therapy itself takes place in the school building's hall owned by the Kyai Ageng Majapahit Orphanage Foundation in Semarang, and employs specific methods and considers various crucial aspects throughout the music therapy process. The objective of music therapy activities utilizing tambourine is not only entertainment but also serves as a relaxation therapy medium for foster children, particularly those with anxiety disorders.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jsm

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Subject

Arts

Description

a peer reviewed journal publishing original research and conceptual papers on music, music education, music performance [see Focus and Scope]. It is publishes by Department of Drama, Dance, and Music Education (Sendratasik), Semarang State University (UNNES) two time a year, June and December, in ...