Music, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: A Teacher's Guide

Music, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: A Teachers Guide provides a comprehensive guide for professors teaching music to undergraduates, focusing on gender. The book offers tools and strategies to build confidence in approaching music as it relates to gender and sexuality, and offers advice on how to make the class rewarding for all. It is organized into four broad sections, with possible themes for study and examples of music that can illuminate those themes. The author also provides practical guidance on building syllabi, crafting assignments, choosing repertoire, and maintaining a focus on how music shapes gender and how gender shapes music.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Music, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: A Teacher's Guide is a comprehensive resource for professors who are tasked with teaching music to undergraduates, with a particular focus on gender. While the concept of feminist approaches in musicology was once met with scorn, the last 40 years have witnessed a seismic shift in the field, resulting in the widespread inclusion of classes on women and music in most undergraduate music programs. The primary objective of this book is to provide instructors with the tools and strategies necessary to build confidence in approaching music as it relates to gender and sexuality, while also offering advice on how to make the class engaging and rewarding for all students.

The book is structured into four broad sections, accompanied by an introduction that outlines the book's usage and highlights the rewards of teaching music, gender, and sexuality. Each section, namely Composition, Support, Performance, and Audience, includes potential themes for study and examples of music that can effectively illustrate those themes. This allows instructors to tailor the course to their personal preferences, whether they specialize in classical, jazz, or popular styles.

The author provides a practical guide for building syllabi that align with the instructor's interests and the institution's priorities. This includes crafting assignments that stimulate student engagement and inspire creativity, selecting repertoire from a diverse range of styles and genres, and maintaining a consistent focus on how music shapes gender and how gender shapes music.

By incorporating the insights and strategies outlined in this book, instructors can create a classroom environment that fosters critical thinking, empathy, and understanding of the complex intersections between music, gender, and sexuality. The book serves as a valuable resource for educators who are committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and social justice in their teaching practices.

Weight: 184g
Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032328447