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Critical Pedagogy And Disability: Considerations For Music Education, Ellary A. Draper

Visions of Research in Music Education

Developed by Brazilian Paulo Freire to teach economically disadvantaged adults to read, critical peda- gogy has since inspired others to adapt the model to other subject areas. In the area of music education, Frank Abrahams created the Critical Pedagogy for Music Education (CPME) model and has written about the use of CPME in teacher preparation programs. Scholars in disability studies have also been inspired by critical pedagogy, writing about disability pedagogy. Notably, people with disabilities have historically been omitted from models of critical pedagogy. This article discusses the intersections of critical pedagogy, music education, and disability, and makes recommendations to …

“O Captain, My Captain”: A Pedagogy Of Transformation In The Teaching Of Frank Abrahams, Nicholas Ryan Mcbride

Visions of Research in Music Education

Countless scholars have utilized Critical Pedagogy as a philosophical frame to reorient teaching and learning as, among other things, a conversation between teacher and student. As an educator and theorist, Frank Abrahams has championed a Critical Pedagogy for Music Education that aims for the “acquisition of a critical consciousness, the ability to create meaningful teaching and learning experiences, and the attainment of agency” (Abrahams, 2017, p. 25). For nearly 25 years, I have been in conversation with Frank. He has been my teacher, my colleague, and a dear friend. In these roles, he has lived the pedagogy he teaches, embracing …

Critical Pedagogy As A Pedagogy Of “Love”, Marissa Silverman

Visions of Research in Music Education

Thanks in part to the research and scholarship of Frank Abrahams (e.g., 2005, 2006, 2007, 2019), his welcoming of scholars into the field, as well as his dedication to the development and growth of the music education profession, music teaching and learning maintains particular positions connected to critical pedagogy and the work of Paulo Freire. The purpose of this paper is to extend Abrahams’ work by examining critical pedagogy as a pedagogy of “love” (e.g., Darder, 2000, 2011, 2017, hooks, 2004, Martin, 2004). Additionally, this paper examines personal and political natures of critical pedagogy as love for music teaching and …

Mentorship In Music Education: Youth Chorale As An Incubator For Young Conductors, Ming Luke

Visions of Research in Music Education

Straddling the role of conductor-teacher can be a daunting task for young artists. Providing space to hone both musical and pedagogical skills can lead to transformative moments for young conductor- teachers. As someone who experienced this complementary space first-hand, I can attest to the sustainable effects on one’s teaching and artistry. Moreover, coupled with the potential for merging the development of musical and pedagogical skills is the need for mentorship and modeling. In this article, I outline the ways in which a community youth chorale, the Westminster Conservatory Chorale, served as an incubator for young artists to practice balancing conducting …

Learning To Drive, Daniel Abrahams

Visions of Research in Music Education

Parents serve in many roles, one of which is a mentor. At an early age, I accompanied my father to school and helped sort paperwork, observed choir rehearsals, attended concerts, and watched him mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Unbeknownst to me, I entered into an apprenticeship in the music education community. The present text reflects on how Frank Abrahams transformed my identity as a music educator through mentorship and our collaborative nature outside our father-son relationship. His actions personify not only those of a dad but those of a critical pedagogue. Furthermore, his actions created transformative spaces for me to …

Honor Their World: Advocacy In The Work Of Frank Abrahams, Ryan John

Visions of Research in Music Education

Frank Abrahams’s career in music education has been marked by a theme of advocacy for others. This article examines three areas of advocacy apparent in his work and publications: advocacy for students, advocacy for teachers, and advocacy for people historically marginalized in American society. Through books, articles, research, book chapters, music series, and his actions, Frank Abrahams has advocated for stakeholders in education and in society through music education for decades in his roles as a teacher, administrator, and author.

Quite Frankly: Learning From The Pedagogical Art Of Joyful Disgruntlement, Gareth Dylan Smith

Visions of Research in Music Education

In this article, I describe professional encounters with Frank Abrahams, personally and through Abrahams’ writing. The paper includes reflection on Abrahams’ tireless work in testing and pressing the boundaries of normative, small-c conservative music teaching and learning traditions, in Abrahams’ beloved Westminster Choir College and beyond. I recall watching Abrahams teach, both in formal classroom contexts and in other areas of working with students and peers, such as co-authored publications and conference presentations. I recount my role as an unwitting mentee in Abrahams’ careful modeling of critical pedagogical approaches within and without the classroom. Drawing on personal anecdotes and several …

Editorial Volume 40: Frankly Speaking, Cara Faith Bernard

Visions of Research in Music Education

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On Becoming Pedagogical: Encounters, Challenges And Freirean Criticalities In The Key Of F, Patrick Schmidt

Visions of Research in Music Education

What does it mean to be a pedagogue? To become part and contributor to pedagogical processes? In this article I look back at the work Frank Abrahams developed around the legacy of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and its efforts fomenting conditions for critical pedagogies to flourish. Following Freire’s interest in connecting reality and theory, I construct a narrative from the word (Freire’s, Abrahams’ and mine) onto the world, highlighting in particular, the impact conceptual framing can have on programmatic development. As I see it, and experienced first-hand, the focus and nature of Abrahams’ work has always been pedagogical, highly conscious …

University Wind Symphony, John J. Cali School Of Music

2022-2023

Join the Wind Symphony, with special guests, the University Singers, as they present the first of two performances of composer Rollo Dilworth's Weather, based on a text by Claudia Rankine. In addition, the Wind Symphony will perform works by composers Nicole Piunno and Carolyn Bremer.

Atdheu ("Homeland"), Anthony Elia

Bridwell Library Research

Work written for musical friends Etleva Shemai and Will Kanute. Text written by composer in Albanian.

Sophia Patchin, Bassoon And Contrabassoon, Friday, October 28th, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

2022-2023 Performance Forum - October 28, 2022, Shuqi Yang, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Yance Zheng, Manuel Mendes Escobar, Vincent Cart-Sanders, Lauren Schwartz, Peter Pao, Jr Medina, Juan Fernandez Villegas, Andres Borja, Marina Machado

Performance Forum

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Dr. Michael Dugan Guest Recital, Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

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Iowa City West Virtuosa, Uni Cecilians, October 27, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

*Mostly* Trumpet & Electronics: Ashley Killam, Trumpet And Flugelhorn In A Lecture Recital With Computer Fixed Media, October 27, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Octubafest 2022, October 27, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

"An Evening Of Operatic Arias", Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

Faculty Recital Series: Jillian Kouzel, Oboe; Lu Witzig, Piano; October 27, 2022, Jillian Kouzel, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
October 27, 2022
Thursday Evening
7:00 p.m.

Instrumental Concerto Competition Finals, Coordinated By Erik Rohde, October 26, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Artu Duo, October 26, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Collegium Musicum, Sacbut Consort, & Madrigal Singers Fall Concert, Old Dominion University Collegium Musicum, Anne Bell (Director), Old Dominion University Sacbut Consort, Mike Hall (Director), Old Dominion University Madrigal Singers, Bianca Hall (Director)

Ensemble Performances

No abstract provided.

Student Recital Series, October 25th, Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

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Horn Studio Recital, Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

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Faculty Recital Series: Ben Stiers, Percussion; Andy Rummel, Tuba; Baryl Brandt, Vibraphone; Noah Berkshier, Marimba; Sara Eckert, Marimba; October 25, 2022, Ben Stiers, Andy Rummel, Baryl Brandt, Noah Berkshier, Sara Eckert

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
October 25, 2022
Tuesday Evening
8:00 p.m.

Erik Rohde, Violin, Michelle Monroe, Mezzo-Soprano, Korey Barrett, Piano, October 24, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

"From Bel Canto To Bel Suono" A-State Tuba & Euphonium Studio Recital, Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

"Leftovers: A Recital About Food", Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

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Auso Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Élysée.

Featuring Soloist: Mailyn Iribar

Opera Chapman Presents: Once Upon A Time, Opera Chapman

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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