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The academic study of music in all its forms, including music theory, composition, performance, ethnomusicology, music history, acoustics, and the cultural, social, and cognitive aspects of musical expression
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Music Theory and the White Racial Frame

This paper claims that a "white racial frame" exists within music theory, perpetuating whiteness in the field through the composers and theorists it prioritizes. It analyzes music theory textbooks and curricula to highlight the lack of diversity and proposes expanding to include non-Western musical frameworks while critically examining existing structures for inherent biases.
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Injury, Affirmation, and the Disability Masquerade in Ye's "Through the Wire"

This study explores Ye's performance of disability in "Through the Wire," arguing that he engages in both "exaggerated" and "disguised" forms of the disability masquerade. The paper also examines the crip potential of Ye's sampling of Chaka Khan's voice, highlighting the tension between artistic expression and appropriation in the context of disability.
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mto.23.29.2.tatar.pdf
Jul 14, 06:57 AM

Musicians as "Makers in Society": A Conceptual Foundation for Contemporary Professional Higher Music Education

The paper proposes "musician as maker in society" as a conceptual foundation for contemporary higher music education. It argues for a "partnering of values" that integrates artistic excellence with social engagement, emphasizing the importance of critical reflection and a more expansive view of apprenticeship in preparing musicians for a rapidly changing professional landscape.
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