Music in Society

There is much to be discovered through the study of diverse musical genres from Aboriginal songlines and Gaelic singing, to Qing Dynasty chant and Alaskan hip hop. Far from occupying an autonomous space, music’s profound ability to reflect and create social conditions, and the relationship between music practitioners, listeners and the environment, continues to be an ongoing and meaningful area of investigation amongst emerging and established researchers alike.

This online ethnomusicological series features key figures in music scholarship known for their considerable experience in working between cultures related to their musical interests.

	Webinar 4 | Friday 24 March, 4.00-5.00 pm (Zoom Webinar) Ethnomusicology and Entanglement in Lihir, Papua New Guinea Dr Kirsty Gillespie | Australian National University	Register now

Opening remarks by Dr Don Niles | Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies

	Webinar 3 | Thursday 24 November, 4.00-5.00 pm (Zoom Webinar) From Private Scholarly Chambers to Public Treasure Houses: The Chinese Seven-stringed Zither Qin and Challenges of its Representation in Museums Dr Tsan-Huang Tsai | Elder Conservatorium of Music	Past event

Opening remarks by Prof Yu Hui | Center for Ethnomusicology, Yunnan University

	Webinar 2 | Friday 7 October, 12.15-1.15 pm (Zoom Webinar) Self-Alienation in Sinophone Music Dr Gavin Lee | Soochow University	Past event

Opening remarks by Dr Mercedes Dujunco | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

	Webinar 1 | Friday 20 May, 12.00-1.00 pm (Zoom Webinar) ‘The bones of songs’ and China’s cultural heritage: why Chinese minority songs matter Dr Catherine Ingram | Sydney Conservatorium of Music	Past event

Opening remarks by Prof Jonathan Stock | University College Cork

*Registration is free but essential