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Performing Thought, Thinking Performance – one-day public symposium

Performing Thought, Thinking Performance Friday 14 June, 2013, 9:45 am – 5:00 pm Lewis Glucksman Gallery, UCC A one-day public symposium devoted to testing the potential and limits of the reciprocal engagement between theory and artistic practice. Reflecting on recent research on musical and theatrical performance, the symposium will ask whether the presentation of theory […]

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‘Musicians and their audiences’ – Workshop

The programme has been announced for the workshop entitled ‘Musicians and their Audiences’, to be held at King’s College London, on Saturday 1 December 2012. (Find it here) The workshop is open to all and free of charge. However, due to limited seating, we would ask anyone who is interested in participating to register by emailing […]

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Companion to Irish Traditional Music – Second Edition

Companion to Irish Traditional Music – Hardback, 245 x 175mm, 880pp – ISBN: 978 1 85918 4509 This book is the ultimate reference for all players, devotees and students of Irish Traditional Music. It is an indispensable reference guide to Ireland’s universally-recognised Traditional music, song and dance. This comprehensive resource – now revised and greatly […]

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Ethnomusicology Ireland – Call for Submissions

ETHNOMUSICOLOGY IRELAND ISSN   2009-4094 A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Ethnomusicology Ireland, the online journal of the Irish Committee of the International Council on Traditional Music, is currently inviting submissions for its second edition, due for publication in early 2012. The scope of this journal is wide, representing the full diversity of ethnomusicology in Ireland and about […]

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New Book: Music, Emotion and Identity in Ulster Marching Bands

Gordon Ramsey MUSIC, EMOTION AND IDENTITY IN ULSTER MARCHING BANDS Flutes, Drums and Loyal Sons Oxford, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, New York, Wien, 2011. XIV, 334 pp. Peter Lang Publishing Group     Synopsis: Ulster’s marching bands form perhaps the most vibrant participatory folk music tradition in contemporary Europe, and are one of […]

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