How do we as music therapists and listeners value music in our lives and practices? I wrestled with this question on a recent trip to Denver. I saw an instrumental metal band performing on the sidewalk of Broadway using a gas generator to power their amps. The band was taking donations via a sign that read “gas money”. The band attracted a small crowd of enthusiastic listeners, and eventually the generator shut off mid-performance. It was a jarring and comical experience and

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