Arts and Cultural Education in Iceland : Professor Anne Bamford
Arts and Cultural Education in Iceland : Professor Anne Bamford
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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