Music Ethnography Paper

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MUSIC ETHNOGRAPHY PROJECT World Music Cultures – MUET3030 Purpose: The purpose of this project is to challenge students to engage firsthand with a musical event and to critically reflect upon that event in order to develop deeper insights into the myriad meanings that music has for people. Instructions for Field Research: Students will conduct firsthand observations of a live musical event of their choosing (direct participation is optional). They will interview at least one key participant (preferably more), whether it be a performer, teacher, or audience member who has fairly extensive experience with and/or knowledge of the musical subject matter and the sociocultural context with which it’s associated. Students will also conduct basic research pertaining to the music’s stylistic features, its historical background, and its social, cultural, political, and/or religious significance. Format: 6-7 pages Times New Roman – 12 pt. font 1” margins Suggested Guidelines: There is no standard way of writing ethnography; however, most ethnography contains some combination of the…show more content…
Also, what made you interested in this tradition? What questions were you seeking to address? You may also describe your initial impressions and how those impressions changed throughout your experience. Methodology: How did you carry out your field research? Did you run into any logistical or cross-cultural hurdles or issues with people’s personalities that made it difficult to effectively conduct research? Background: Discuss the historical background of the music, where and when it emerged, what factors led to and shaped its development, and so forth. As is relevant, also discuss its social, cultural, political, and/or religious

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