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A Roda De Choro In New York City: The Regional De Ny In A Global Imagined Community, Maurice Restrepo
A Roda De Choro In New York City: The Regional De Ny In A Global Imagined Community, Maurice Restrepo
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis investigates two pillars of the NYC choro community: The Regional de NY and their roda de choro. It situates the group within a global community for whom choro has materialized a shared identity, explores instruments and their agency, and presents cultural themes and aesthetic priorities as conceptualized by the ensemble’s members.
The Alphorn In North America: “Blown Yodeling” Within A Transnational Community, Maureen E. Kelly
The Alphorn In North America: “Blown Yodeling” Within A Transnational Community, Maureen E. Kelly
Theses and Dissertations
Musicians in North America have adopted the alphorn as a tool that builds community, enhances musical training, and interprets the Swiss tradition for a new generation. Meaningful combinations of experiences and identities combine to create a robust relationship and kinship among alphorn players in an intentionally international community.