Lecture Series 2007-2008
Dr. Tom GordonWednesday, February 13th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
MMaP Gallery
Arts and Culture Centre
Memorial University musicologist Tom Gordon will offer a brief introduction to the Moravian Inuit community of Hebron and its musical legacy. The highlight of the presentation will be six of the anthems from Holy Week in Hebron in 1859 performed by a choir and small orchestra from the School of Music under the direction of Amy Henderson. The works performed include Kuvianak Bethania iglunga, Nâlegavut ivsornaitoksôvok, PiniarneK ussornartoK!, NâlegaK inôgutaujoK, Merngoêrsertillutit ikkingnît and Nertorisiuk SalaKartoK.
Dr. Daniel Downes (University of New Brunswick)
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
MMaP Gallery
Arts and Culture Centre
Dr. Downes' research explores issues pertaining to cultural diversity, communication technologies, and the regulation of the new media economy. His presentation is titled, "Hard Core Troubadours: Social Networking, House Concerts & the 21st Century Folk Scene in Canada."
Workshop with the Orchid Ensemble (Vancouver, BC)
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Petro-Canada Hall
School of Music
Lan Tung (erhu), Gelina Jiang (zheng), and Jonathan Bernard (marimba) combine their talents to form a group that embraces a variety of musical styles in their repertoire, including the traditional and contemporary music of China, jazz, world music, and creative improvisation. Join us for their presentation "An overview of Chinese regional and historical styles, and the contemporary development of Chinese music and musicians in Canada."
Dr. Deborah Wong (University of California, Riverside)
Tuesday, September 18th at 7:30 pm
Petro Canada Hall
School of Music
Dr. Wong's research interests include identity politics, performance studies, cultural studies, popular culture, critical pedagogy, and music and difference. She specializes in the musics of Asian America and Thailand, and will present “An Ethnomusicology of Hope.”
Lecture Series Brochure (PDF)
