Singing the Gospel along Scotland’s North-East Coast, 1859–2009

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Theory & Criticism, Ethnomusicology
Cover of the book Singing the Gospel along Scotland’s North-East Coast, 1859–2009 by Frances Wilkins, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Frances Wilkins ISBN: 9781351847414
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 17, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Frances Wilkins
ISBN: 9781351847414
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 17, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Following three years of ethnomusicological fieldwork on the sacred singing traditions of evangelical Christians in North-East Scotland and Northern Isles coastal communities, Frances Wilkins documents and analyses current singing practices in this book by placing them historically and contemporaneously within their respective faith communities. In ascertaining who the singers were and why, when, where, how and what they chose to sing, the study explores a number of related questions. How has sacred singing contributed to the establishment and reinforcement of individual and group identities both in the church and wider community? What is the process by which specific regional repertoires and styles develop? Which organisations and venues have been particularly conducive to the development of sacred singing in the community? How does the subject matter of songs relate to the immediate environment of coastal inhabitants? How and why has gospel singing in coastal communities changed? These questions are answered with comprehensive reference to interview material, fieldnotes, videography and audio field recordings. As one of the first pieces of ethnomusicological research into sacred music performance in Scotland, this ethnography draws important parallels between practices in the North East and elsewhere in the British Isles and across the globe.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Following three years of ethnomusicological fieldwork on the sacred singing traditions of evangelical Christians in North-East Scotland and Northern Isles coastal communities, Frances Wilkins documents and analyses current singing practices in this book by placing them historically and contemporaneously within their respective faith communities. In ascertaining who the singers were and why, when, where, how and what they chose to sing, the study explores a number of related questions. How has sacred singing contributed to the establishment and reinforcement of individual and group identities both in the church and wider community? What is the process by which specific regional repertoires and styles develop? Which organisations and venues have been particularly conducive to the development of sacred singing in the community? How does the subject matter of songs relate to the immediate environment of coastal inhabitants? How and why has gospel singing in coastal communities changed? These questions are answered with comprehensive reference to interview material, fieldnotes, videography and audio field recordings. As one of the first pieces of ethnomusicological research into sacred music performance in Scotland, this ethnography draws important parallels between practices in the North East and elsewhere in the British Isles and across the globe.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Democracy, Development and Decentralization in Provincial Thailand by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Heidegger by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book International Arctic Petroleum Cooperation by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Debating Durkheim by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Foreign Diplomacy in China, 1894-1900 by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book The Life and After-Life of St John of Beverley by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Variation in English by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Statecraft and Spectacle in East Asia by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Knowing Victims by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Mathematical Economics by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Sustainable Communities in Europe by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Georg Simmel: Rembrandt by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Religious Education by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book The Englishwoman's Review of Social and Industrial Questions by Frances Wilkins
Cover of the book Intersectionality and Politics by Frances Wilkins
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy