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Arts and Cultural Education in Iceland : Professor Anne Bamford

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Acknowledgements<br />

This research would not have been possible without the support <strong>and</strong> generosity of all<br />

the people <strong>in</strong>volved.<br />

A special thank you is extended to Jón Hrólfur Sigurjósson for his <strong>in</strong>valuable help <strong>in</strong><br />

provid<strong>in</strong>g local contextual underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> document <strong>and</strong> policy translation <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>terpretation. Jón is a dedicated researcher; highly efficient driver, guide <strong>and</strong> logistical<br />

manager; <strong>and</strong> valued companion <strong>and</strong> friend. The research has benefited greatly from his<br />

<strong>in</strong>put <strong>and</strong> assistance.<br />

Gratitude is extended to Sigrún Grendal <strong>and</strong> Árni Sigurbjarnarson on behalf of The<br />

Association of Music Schools Teachers (FT) for their extensive work <strong>in</strong> the compilation of<br />

the detailed questionnaire that was created for the on-l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>formation gather<strong>in</strong>g for this<br />

research <strong>and</strong> their valuable critical comments <strong>and</strong> support.<br />

Throughout the research, the hospitality of the people of Icel<strong>and</strong> has made me feel<br />

very welcome. The honesty of responses <strong>and</strong> generosity of time <strong>and</strong> support made the<br />

research possible.<br />

The follow<strong>in</strong>g organisations were consulted <strong>in</strong> the research<br />

Akureyri Art School<br />

Akureyri Comprehensive College<br />

Akureyri Music School<br />

Árnessýsla Music School<br />

Art Gallery Fold, Reykjavik<br />

Art School of Rögnvaldur Ólafsson - Art school <strong>in</strong> Ísafjörður<br />

Austurbæjarskóli - Compulsory school <strong>in</strong> Reykjavík<br />

Bakkaskjól - Preschool <strong>in</strong> Hnífsdalur<br />

Borgarhólsskóli - Compulsory school at Húsavík<br />

Borgarholtsskóli - Upper secondary school <strong>in</strong> Reykjavík<br />

Breiðholt College <strong>in</strong> Reykjavík<br />

Brúarásskóli - Compulsory school<br />

Do Re Mi Music School<br />

Egilsstaðir Community College<br />

Egilsstaðir Music School<br />

Fellaborg - Preschool <strong>in</strong> Breiðholt, Reykjavík<br />

FÍH Music School<br />

Gerðuberg Culture Centre<br />

Hamrahlíð College <strong>in</strong> Reykjavík<br />

Hitt Húsið Youth Center<br />

Hulduheimar - Preschool <strong>in</strong> Selfoss<br />

Húsavík Music School<br />

Icel<strong>and</strong> Academy of the <strong>Arts</strong><br />

Icel<strong>and</strong>ic Association of Local Authorities<br />

Icel<strong>and</strong>ic Ballet School<br />

Icel<strong>and</strong>ic Music Heritage Museum<br />

Ingunnarskóli - Compulsory school <strong>in</strong> Reykjavík<br />

Ísafjörður Compulsory School<br />

Ísafjörður Music School<br />

Ísafjörður Youth Centre<br />

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