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Crossing Paths: Musical And Ritual Interactivity Between The Ḥamadsha And Gnawa In Sidi Ali, Morocco, Christopher J. Witulski Sep 2016

Crossing Paths: Musical And Ritual Interactivity Between The Ḥamadsha And Gnawa In Sidi Ali, Morocco, Christopher J. Witulski

Yale Journal of Music & Religion

The processions occurring in Moroccan pilgrimages--such as those in Sidi Ali, a small town situated in the mountains outside of Meknes and Fez--are important sites that instigate an aesthetic negotiation within nearby possession ceremonies. The many musical groups that punctuate the cacophonous atmosphere during the annual pilgrimage are affiliated with a many of the country’s diverse mystical brotherhoods, including the gnawa, ḥamadsha, and ʿīsāwa. Through a detailed ethnographic description of processions and rituals from two of these groups, this article outlines ways in which musical tastes flow between the different events, informing the aesthetics of both outdoor …


Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith May 2016

Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith

Elizabeth Reed Smith

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith May 2016

Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry May 2016

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith May 2016

Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith

Robert Wray

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry May 2016

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry

Robert Wray

No abstract provided.


Development And Dissemination: Deliberations On Spanish Renaissance Music, Lindsey E. Pfeifer Dec 2015

Development And Dissemination: Deliberations On Spanish Renaissance Music, Lindsey E. Pfeifer

Musical Offerings

Every musical culture grows and developed under a specific set of influences, whether political, philosophical, or geographical. Varying sets of influences create likewise varying types of music. Spanish music, in particular, enjoyed an especially unique array of influences during the fifteenth century. My presentation explores these influences. How did the interaction of Spain’s three major religions—Christianity, Islam, and Judaism—affect musical development? How did the newly unified government, ruled by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, influence the musical culture? How did Spain’s discovery and conquest of the New World facilitate the spread of Spanish music beyond its …


Marshall University Music Department Presents The University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Piano, In Concert With, Fairland High School's Varsity Vocals, Deborah Bradley, Conductor, Rebecca Sturm, Piano, Robert Wray Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Piano, In Concert With, Fairland High School's Varsity Vocals, Deborah Bradley, Conductor, Rebecca Sturm, Piano, Robert Wray

Robert Wray

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Spring Choral Collage, Featuring The Marshall University Chorus, The Marshall University Choral Union, The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Robert Wray Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Spring Choral Collage, Featuring The Marshall University Chorus, The Marshall University Choral Union, The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Robert Wray

Robert Wray

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, In Concert With, University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, Evan Mack, Guest Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Pianist, David Castleberry, Robert Wray, Evan Mack Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, In Concert With, University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, Evan Mack, Guest Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Pianist, David Castleberry, Robert Wray, Evan Mack

Robert Wray

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, In Concert, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, David Castleberry, Mark Smith Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, In Concert, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, David Castleberry, Mark Smith

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, In Concert With, University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, Evan Mack, Guest Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Pianist, David Castleberry, Robert Wray, Evan Mack Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, In Concert With, University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, Evan Mack, Guest Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Pianist, David Castleberry, Robert Wray, Evan Mack

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The 2010 Marshall University Chamber Choir Invitational, Dr. Angela Batey, Adjudicator/Guest Clinician, Dr. David Castleberry, Adjudicator, Dr. H.G. Young Iii, Adjudicator, David Castleberry, Angela Batey, H.G. Young Iii Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The 2010 Marshall University Chamber Choir Invitational, Dr. Angela Batey, Adjudicator/Guest Clinician, Dr. David Castleberry, Adjudicator, Dr. H.G. Young Iii, Adjudicator, David Castleberry, Angela Batey, H.G. Young Iii

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, Fall Concert, David Castleberry Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, Fall Concert, David Castleberry

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Spring Choral Collage, Featuring The Marshall University Chorus, The Marshall University Choral Union, The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Robert Wray Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Spring Choral Collage, Featuring The Marshall University Chorus, The Marshall University Choral Union, The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Robert Wray

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Piano, Fall Concert, David Castleberry Oct 2015

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Piano, Fall Concert, David Castleberry

David Castleberry

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith Dec 2014

Marshall University Music Department Presents Messiah, An Oratorio By George Frideric Handel, Marshall University Choral Union, Marshall University Chamber Choir, Marshall University Chorus, Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wray, Conductor, Robert Wray, David Castleberry, Elizabeth Reed Smith

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Spring Choral Collage, Featuring The Marshall University Chorus, The Marshall University Choral Union, The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Robert Wray Apr 2011

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Spring Choral Collage, Featuring The Marshall University Chorus, The Marshall University Choral Union, The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Robert Wray

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, In Concert, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, David Castleberry, Mark Smith Mar 2011

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, In Concert, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, David Castleberry, Mark Smith

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Choral Union, Performing, Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria, Alan Hovhaness' Glory To God, Mark Smith, Director, Alanna Cushing, Piano, Mark Smith Dec 2010

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Choral Union, Performing, Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria, Alan Hovhaness' Glory To God, Mark Smith, Director, Alanna Cushing, Piano, Mark Smith

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, Fall Concert, David Castleberry Nov 2010

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, Fall Concert, David Castleberry

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Piano, In Concert With, Fairland High School's Varsity Vocals, Deborah Bradley, Conductor, Rebecca Sturm, Piano, Robert Wray Nov 2010

Marshall University Music Department Presents The University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Piano, In Concert With, Fairland High School's Varsity Vocals, Deborah Bradley, Conductor, Rebecca Sturm, Piano, Robert Wray

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The 2010 Marshall University Chamber Choir Invitational, Dr. Angela Batey, Adjudicator/Guest Clinician, Dr. David Castleberry, Adjudicator, Dr. H.G. Young Iii, Adjudicator, David Castleberry, Angela Batey, H.G. Young Iii Apr 2010

Marshall University Music Department Presents The 2010 Marshall University Chamber Choir Invitational, Dr. Angela Batey, Adjudicator/Guest Clinician, Dr. David Castleberry, Adjudicator, Dr. H.G. Young Iii, Adjudicator, David Castleberry, Angela Batey, H.G. Young Iii

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, In Concert With, University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, Evan Mack, Guest Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Pianist, David Castleberry, Robert Wray, Evan Mack Apr 2010

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Pianist, In Concert With, University Chorus, Robert Wray, Conductor, Evan Mack, Guest Conductor, T.K. Lombardo, Pianist, David Castleberry, Robert Wray, Evan Mack

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Piano, Fall Concert, David Castleberry Nov 2009

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Chamber Choir, David Castleberry, Conductor, Mark Smith, Piano, Fall Concert, David Castleberry

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry Nov 2009

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry

All Performances

No abstract provided.


Marshall University Music Department Presents The Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Concert, Grand Mass In C Minor K. 427, Paul A. Balshaw Mar 1969

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Concert, Grand Mass In C Minor K. 427, Paul A. Balshaw

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No abstract provided.