World Music and Cultural Understanding
Explore music's role in culture and community through ethnomusicology, focusing on cultural context and documentation.
Explore music's role in culture and community through ethnomusicology, focusing on cultural context and documentation.
This course introduces students to ethnomusicology, examining how music helps us understand ourselves and our communities worldwide. Students learn to recognize and appreciate diverse musical sounds, explore cultural significance of songs, and study musical instruments as cultural artifacts. The course emphasizes hands-on learning through creating instruments, conducting interviews, and documenting local musical performances. Participants develop skills to analyze music in its cultural context while exploring the boundaries between music and noise. No prior musical knowledge is required, making it accessible to anyone interested in understanding music's role in society.
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What you'll learn
Develop awareness of diverse musical sounds in your environment
Understand the cultural significance of songs across different societies
Analyze musical instruments as cultural artifacts
Learn techniques for documenting and preserving musical traditions
Gain skills in conducting musical interviews and recording performances
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Module Description
The course explores the relationship between music, culture, and community through an ethnomusicological lens. Students learn to analyze sounds in their environment, understand music's cultural significance, and document musical traditions. The curriculum includes practical activities like instrument creation and performance documentation, alongside theoretical concepts about music's role in different societies. Emphasis is placed on understanding how music functions as a cultural expression and means of communication across diverse communities.
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Instructor
Distinguished Ethnomusicologist and Brazilian Music Scholar
Professor Eric Galm has established himself as a leading authority in Brazilian music and ethnomusicology at Trinity College, where he serves as Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, and Co-Director of the Center for Caribbean Studies. His most significant contribution has been founding and directing the Trinity Samba Fest, an annual Brazilian music festival that has grown from 300 to 4,000 attendees and received the Society for Ethnomusicology's 2024 Judith McCulloh Public Sector Award. His academic credentials include a PhD from Wesleyan University, an MA from Tufts University, a performance degree from the University of Michigan, and certificates from prestigious Brazilian institutions. As founder of the Trinity Samba Ensemble and producer of Samba Fest, he has facilitated US debut performances for numerous Brazilian artists and engaged with over 70,000 people through live events and broadcasts. His expertise in Brazilian music and culture has earned him notable recognition, including an honorary citizenship from Itabira, Brazil. Beyond his academic work, Galm has performed with American icon Pete Seeger and recorded various albums ranging from Renaissance music to Brazilian Jazz, while maintaining an active role in promoting cross-cultural understanding through music education and performance.
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