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Sound Scenes: Performativity, Politics, And Capital In New Music Ensembles, John Robison Pippen
Sound Scenes: Performativity, Politics, And Capital In New Music Ensembles, John Robison Pippen
Masters Theses
This thesis examines classical music as a cultural practice and centers on my ethnographies of three musical ensembles in the United States: Alarm Will Sound, eighth blackbird, and Yarn/Wire. Each group is a non-profit performing arts organization formed by conservatory-trained members and each performs and promotes new classical music, or "new music" as it is commonly called. I draw also on my own experience performing and interacting in new music communities.
From these mixed domains, I demonstrate new music ensembles as dynamic and complex entities in which individuals negotiate between the elitist conventions of classical music and populist ideals. In …
"We’Ll All Shout Together In That Morning": Iconicity And Sacred Harp Singing On Sand Mountain, Alabama, Jonathon Murray Smith
"We’Ll All Shout Together In That Morning": Iconicity And Sacred Harp Singing On Sand Mountain, Alabama, Jonathon Murray Smith
Masters Theses
This thesis explores the cultural context of Sacred Harp singing on Sand Mountain, Alabama. Using Stephen Feld’s concept of “iconicity of style,” I demonstrate that Sacred Harp singing is more than just a form of music, but an overarching aesthetic that ties together multiple forms of cultural expression and social interaction. Sacred Harp singing occurs in many different contexts on Sand Mountain, ranging from church services, to organized singings, to impromptu social events. Its presence in all these realms connects the sacred and the secular, bridging diverse aspects of Sand Mountain culture.
As I investigate the place of Sacred Harp …
The Use Of Music In Early Childhood Centers In British Columbia: A Survey Of The Perceptions And Practices Of Early Childhood Educators, Michelle Lawrence
The Use Of Music In Early Childhood Centers In British Columbia: A Survey Of The Perceptions And Practices Of Early Childhood Educators, Michelle Lawrence
Masters Theses
This study explored the current practices of early childhood educators' utilization and perception about music in their classrooms. Early childhood educators are defined as individuals who have completed post-secondary training at an accredited college or university in early childhood education and are registered with the ECEBC Registry. Early childhood centers are defined as either preschools or licensed group child care centers. An online survey was been designed to obtain information regarding demographics and characteristics of early childhood centers in British Columbia, relevant musical and educational training, comfort level of the early childhood educator leading group music activities, implementation of the …
Combinations: An Exploration Of Variety In A Jazz Program, Pierre Olivier David
Combinations: An Exploration Of Variety In A Jazz Program, Pierre Olivier David
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Inclusion And Adaptation Resources For General Music Teachers, Judy A. Doughty
Inclusion And Adaptation Resources For General Music Teachers, Judy A. Doughty
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Analysis Of Selected Band Works With Composer Perspective, Joshua J. Kumpula
An Analysis Of Selected Band Works With Composer Perspective, Joshua J. Kumpula
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.