My research covers a range of topics and concepts, focusing upon transitions embedded within technology and globalism and their effects upon the creative practices of Music. As a composer/producer, I create works between Electronica, Ambient and Jazz Music. Most of my creative practice involves an engagement with aesthetically driven music making, inter-mediality or engagements with …
My research focuses on teaching Mandarin Chinese through music; engaging with the study of cross-cultural education and language-learning through choral singing. This includes a reflection of Chinese and internationally developed theories of education both from music and other fields. As a part of this, I have produced a “Singing Curriculum”, providing novice Mandarin learners a …
Broad project aims To engage native English speakers in learning Mandarin Chinese To investigate cultural, emotional and experiential aspects of learning Chinese in the context of music-making, especially choral singing Aims and Objectives The main aim of my thesis is to explore the emotional and experiential aspects of learning a second language through singing …
