Presentation
Get the FOLK back to school: Nova Scotia song and Music Education
Traditional Song Forum
(2021)
Abstract
The traditional vocal music of Nova Scotia is a collage of genres reflecting its population and distinct history. Serving as a historic nautical gateway between North America and Europe, the continuous influx of populations led to the formation of many communities ranging from the urban epicenter of Halifax to the smallest of rural communities and coastal outports. Though largely akin to the musical traditions of Western Europe, the emergence of song variants, repertoires from other cultures and traditions, and original compositions led to the emergence of a uniquely Nova Scotian canon. This presentation serves to highlight some of the most significant and voluminous collectors of Nova Scotian folk songs spanning the early and mid-20th Century, their initial dissemination of their work in print, and the value of this repertoire for use in 21st Century Aural Skills Music Education at the post-secondary/tertiary level.
Keywords
- Nova Scotia,
- Folk Song,
- Music Education,
- Sight Singing,
- Aural Skills
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 17, 2021
Location
United Kingdom
DOI
n/a
Comments
https://tradsong.org/
Citation Information
Peter Fielding. "Get the FOLK back to school: Nova Scotia song and Music Education" Traditional Song Forum (2021) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/peter-fielding/18/