Anyone use Intensive Interaction? There's a great example by More Music Morecambe here:
I imagine it's an approach that can divide opinion so I'd be really interested in any views...
Intensive Interaction / Gobsmacked
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14. June 2011 - 10:10
This is really interesting.
If I'd read the concept written down I would have mixed feelings about it as an idea, but seeing the video including the respect and space given to the participants makes me see the validity of this approach.
As a vocalist (and singing teacher) I use all the sounds of the voice and exploring the vocal range, including the physiology of your own individual voice, is an important part of singing training. There is potential beyond what was shown in that video to utilise more varied singing exercises and not just impersonate each other (call and response). This could actively help to strengthen the voice and teach the children and young people singing exercises, as you would a non-disabled young person. I don't think we or they should shy away from trying out breathing exercises or more formal vocal warm-ups especially in a group with mixed voices.I'd be happy to teach some singing warm-ups and technical exercises to people if anyone wanted any!