Public social assistance policy and teaching of music for children and teenagers

Abstract

This essay deals with the teaching of music in socioassistential environments in Brazilian public policy. The objective is to discuss the aspects related to the Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos, interrelating the area of Music Education to understand the connections that exist between the teaching of music and the macro politics of social care. The cross-reference between the official documents and references in the areas of Music Education and Social Work was used as methodology. The interpretation of the official documents was used from the triangulation of references. As a result, it was possible to verify that from the appropriation of the current legislation, social work demands for the musical educator challenges such as intersectoral work, since it is marked by the overcoming of social vulnerability through music.