Deborah Bradley's Decolonizing Music Education Philosophy The effect of colonialism within education has been the marginalization of students of color and the dismissal of ‘indigenous’ forms of [...]
'Place' Philosophy in the Music Classroom
16 Nov 2017'Place' Philosophy in the Music Classroom Place theory education is based on a philosophy that suggests places represent a particular time, space, and experience. Places shape behavior and identity. [...]
Strange Humors By John Mackey
10 Apr 2017Strange Humors By: John Mackey Background As a graduate student at Julliard, John Mackey composed Strange Humors for string quartet and djembe. The piece was soon adapted and [...]
Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual By Robert W. Smith Background Robert W. Smith is perhaps one of the most prolific composers and arrangers for concert band music. Many of his works [...]
History of Jazz Education: A Survey of Modern Discourse As with jazz itself, defining jazz education brings about a multitude of issues and raises both philosophical and cultural implications in [...]