I had the same reaction to the Turino book, thinking, oh my gosh, there's a name for this! I had always had these vague ideas about wanting to foster more of a participatory experience of music and Turino turned them into a clear and focused plan. It's a helpful framework for understanding what's going on around me, too. Commercial hip-hop is presentational, but it arises out of a thriving participatory culture in playgrounds, high school cafeterias and basements. I have mixed feelings about the commercial version, but the participatory version is some of the most joyful and inspiring music I've ever experienced. Like you, I struggle to find ways to make school settings hospitable to participatory music, but I see that as my core professional and creative mission.
This is a great book! Maria recommended it to me!
Of course, Maria recommended the book! That's great. Funny, too, that we are both posting about community music making today!
Must be something in the air...
I had the same reaction to the Turino book, thinking, oh my gosh, there's a name for this! I had always had these vague ideas about wanting to foster more of a participatory experience of music and Turino turned them into a clear and focused plan. It's a helpful framework for understanding what's going on around me, too. Commercial hip-hop is presentational, but it arises out of a thriving participatory culture in playgrounds, high school cafeterias and basements. I have mixed feelings about the commercial version, but the participatory version is some of the most joyful and inspiring music I've ever experienced. Like you, I struggle to find ways to make school settings hospitable to participatory music, but I see that as my core professional and creative mission.
I’m here because of Ethan. I’m not disappointed!
Huzzah!