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Lost in transformation: Mezirow, immigrants, and identity
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper uses Mezirow's transformative learning theory to discuss the delicate balancing act of transforming while avoiding the feeling of rootlessness.
Relations between identity and educational quality within preservice music teacher training
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper presents observations of pre-service music teacher training as organized in two parts, with one focused on instrumental teaching and the other focused on classroom music teaching.
Music Education and Narratives of Social Cohesion: From National Melting Pot to Global Community
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This keynote paper provides perspectives on social cohesion and education, illustrating how ideologies were used to promote socially cohesive societies.
The Socialization of Members of a String Quartet towards their Roles as Musicians
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper investigates the role of others in the socialization process of members of an amateur string quartet.
Relationships among Parental Influences, Selected Demographic Factors, Adolescent Self-Concept as a Future Music Educator and the Decision to Major in Music Education
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper investigate relationships among parental influences, academic achievement, demographic factors, and adolescent self-concept, as they relate to students' self-concept as a future music educator.
Sociocultural perspectives on multicultural music education: reappraising the content of music curricula in Ireland
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper discusses sociocultural perspectives on multicultural music education.
Oh Say, You Can’t Sing: The ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ and the National Anthem Project in Wartime America
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper examines the place of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in U.S. musical culture.
Pathways to Performance: An Exploration of Musical Growth in the Sociocultural Environment of East Galway
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper explores the musical reputation of a small area in the West or Ireland, East County Galway.
A Dichotomy of Experience in Irish traditional music – Classroom V Community
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper investigates the extent to which a holistic understanding and appreciation or Irish traditional music is being realized by post-primary teachers and students in Ireland.
What do we mean by ‘the sociology of music education’?
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This keynote paper considers what is meant by the sub-discipline the sociology of music condition.
Turntablism: A Vehicle for Connecting Community and School Music Learning
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper examines 'turntablism' as a relatively new and unexplored area for teaching and learning music in schools.
Cage’s short visit to the classroom: Experimental music in music education – A sociological view on a radical move
Presented at the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education. This paper examines some aspects of the cultural, ideological and aesthetic underpinnings of a music education movement whose prime feature has been the use of experimental music and music-making practices within classrooms.
To Be or Not To Be: Schenker's Versus Schenkerian Attitudes Towards Sequences
This article discusses Schenker's attitude toward sequences alongside the atittudes of Schenkerian theorists, as well as the author's own thoughts about sequences, and uses examples from the first movement of Mozart's Piano Sonata in F and the development section of Scarlatti's Sonata in E major.
El Patrimonio Musical De Chiquitos: O Una Verdadera Joya en La Selva Boliviana
This article discusses the discovery of an archive of ancient music near San Rafael and Santa Ana de Velasco.
Lo urbano, lo rural y las instituciones musicales en las reducciones jesuíticas de guaraníes
This article examines the musical institutions of the Jesuit reductions of Guarani.
Un Laudate Pueri Como Antiobra (Acerca De La InvencióN De La MúSica JesuíTica De Chiquitos)
This article examines the invention of the Jesuit Music of Chiquitos.
A Personal Journey with Henriette Renié
This article contains an excerpt from The Legend of Henriette Renié by Odette de Montesquiou, edited by Jaymee Haefner, translated by Robert Kilpatrick and published by AuthorHouse.
Practice Takes Practice: Find All the Time You Need to Practice
This article discusses strategies for musicians to have more efficient practice sessions.
Just Roll With It: Exploring the Array of Arpeggiated Chords
This article discusses different styles for playing arpeggiated chords.
Playing in Theory: Incorporating Music Theory Into Your Harp Playing
This article discusses basic principles of music theory that can incorporated into learning a musical work.
Cracking the Code: Using Tonal Theory to Solve the Puzzle Between the Notes
This article discusses strategies for harpists to use music theory for learning and memorizing music.
Put Some Bliss in Your Gliss: Mastering Our Signature Sound
This article discusses the glissando for harp.
Mind Games: Getting Out of Your Head
This article discusses strategies for developing focus during a performance.
Balance Points: Achieving Balance in Your Body to Make Better Music
This article discusses the need for harpists to be properly balanced when playing.
Reset the Standard
This article discusses how harpists can incorporate alternative pieces into their standard repertoire.
Creating Music in Silence: How to Harvest the White Space Between the Notes
This article discusses the use of white space between notes to enhance a harpist's technical skills.
Fire Up Your Warm Ups: Find the Right Recipe to Get Your Body Primed to Practice
This article discusses the reasons why warm ups are necessary, and includes variations for harpists.
Work Out Stage Stress
This article discusses how exercise can mitigate stage fright.
Charting Your Course: Explore Your Musical Landscape and Elevate Your Performance
This article discusses how to engage with the musical structure of a work to enhance a musician's performance.
Reviving Old War Horses: How to Breathe New Life Into Stale Standards
This article discusses strategies to reinvigorate repertoire standards.
An Acoustical Analysis of the Frequency-Attenuation Response of Musician Earplugs
This article discusses the influence of musician earplugs on musical stimuli.
Find Your Voice: Beautiful Tone is Possible for Everyone
This article discusses strategies for harpists to improve their tone.
Practice Takes Practice: Maximize Your Investment in Practice Time
This article discusses time management strategies for practice sessions.
Smart-Reading
This article discusses strategies to improve sight-reading musical works.
Harp by Heart: Playing by Heart Does Not Need to be a Heart-Stopping Experience
This article discusses strategies memorizing music.
Accidentals on Purpose: Perfect Your Lever or Pedal Technique
This article discusses strategies for harpists to improve their lever and pedal technique.
“¿Son Modos? Tonos y salmodia en Andrés Lorente
This book chapter discusses the distinction between modes and tones as corresponding to different epistemologies.
La Música Colonial Latinoamericana Es...
This article traces apart the relationships embedded in describing Latin American colonial music.
De los órganos misionales de Chiquitos y su relevancia para la práctica musical
This article discusses the missionary organs of Chiquitos and their relevance for musical practice
Zuola, criollismo, nacionalismo y musicología
This article discusses Ibero-American musicology in relation to the manuscript produced by the Franciscan Fray Gregorio de Zuola.
Counterpoint, 2012
The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
Counterpoint, 2011
The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
Counterpoint, Fall 2008
The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
Counterpoint, 2003
The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
Counterpoint, Winter 2003
The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
North Texas Music, Fall 1997
Music is a newsletter for the University of North Texas and includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, activities, and upcoming events of the College of Music.
Counterpoint, 2005-2006
The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
North Texas Music, Summer 1993
Music is a newsletter for the University of North Texas and includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, activities, and upcoming events of the College of Music.
North Texas Music, Fall 1996
Music is a newsletter for the University of North Texas and includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, activities, and upcoming events of the College of Music.
Counterpoint, Spring 2002
The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
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