This is a past event
British Forum for Ethnomusicology one-day conference
Keynote Address
Richard Widdess, ‘Dancing Gods and Virtual Pilgrimage: Devotional Singing in Bhaktapur, Nepal’
You are warmly invited to attend the autumn one-day conference of the British Forum of Ethnomusicology, which will take place on Saturday 15 November 2008, hosted by the Elphinstone Institute, at the University of Aberdeen. The theme for the day will be ‘Sacred Singing and Musical Spirituality’.
Conference Themes
- Comparative ethnomusicology
- Technological influences on sacred singing traditions
- Sacred singing in secular contexts
- Choral traditions and group dynamics
- Sacred singing of minority groups
Co-convenors
- Frances Wilkins
- Dr Ian Russell
- Dr Gabriele Marranci
An informal reception will be held at the Elphinstone Institute, MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen, on Friday 14 November between 6.00 and 8.00pm. This will provide delegates with the opportunity to register, meet fellow delegates, and traditional music will be provided by staff and students of the Institute. A concert of sacred music will take place at King’s College Chapel, University of Aberdeen, on Saturday evening. Saturday lunch and refreshments will be available at the conference.
- Hosted by
- Elphinstone Institute
- Venue
- MacRobert Building
- Contact
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