Volume 2, Issue No. 6
Challenging Genre
Genre classification informs music educators in repertoire selection, curriculum writing, and even course design. Although a useful tool, does it come with limitations? Explore different perspectives on genres and the concept of genre.
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Genre & Genring
A discussion on genre and the action of genring. What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
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Writing Rap Songs Can Lead to Better Media Literacy in Students
This article draws on two years of ethnographic research in a hip hop-based music education (HHBE) program in two urban schools in Chicago. The aim of the study is to chart ways that HHBE may equip Black youth with media literacies.
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It's Not Always About You: The benefits of building student autonomy and democracy in the large ensemble setting.
If we are effective on the podium with our methods for providing meaningful feedback, student learning should be taking place. What better way to see what students know than to allow THEM to take control of the rehearsal process from time to time? Besides an increase in self-efficacy and individual buy-in for the process through the provision of autonomy, we might even learn a about conductor-teacher selves as well.
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Vocal Pedagogy Musical Theatre and Choral Rehearsal
Musical theatre or choral music, either way, we’re all in this together!
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Does Genre Make a Difference? Classical Orchestra/Popular Band Musicians' Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Practice Experiences' Effects on Deliberate Practice
The article highlights the similarities and differences between classical orchestra musicians’ music practice and popular (pop) music genre band musicians’ practice. A key takeaway is that professional musicians in both genres utilize deliberate practice strategies as individuals and within their ensembles.
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