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MUSI 207Native American Music
Chapter 11
Ethnic North American MusicInstrument Creation (STOMP)
Instrument, music to play with it, solo or ensemble
Chapter Presentation
Conceptualization
Commodification and Specialization of Music
Art and Commerce
North American Values
How is music conceptualized in North America?
Something done by professionals, artists
Something encountered-concerts, public sphere
Music learned from schoolmates, teachers, parents, and/or church members
Comes to mind better than more formalized examples (printed music, MP3 files, concerts)
“Music for music’s sake.”
Commodification and Specialization of Music
Financial success is esteemed
Artistic excellence measured
Producers’ goal-make music with wide appeal
Artists’ goal-make music that evidences talent, pursues excellence
Art and CommerceTense relationship Courting mainstream audience Compromising artistry and
authenticity
Concert Halls Sell tickets Challenge audiences with new
music
North American ValuesRefining performance skills
Composing new music
Entering contests
Interpreting challenging compositions
All efforts may yield little financial reward
Music as a Reflection of Culture
Music is measured by its ability to integrate society, ceremonies, and social events. Technical complexity is not a valid criterion. For the Blackfeet, “the right way to do something is to sing the right song with it.” Every activity has its appropriate song.
For next class
Chapter Exam 12 is due Friday
Comment on the D2L PowerPoint presentations (last week to do this)
Read Chapter 12 (pgs. 401-419) on Ethnic North American music
Pause for a moment today and listen to the music of your soul.