Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2015
Department 1
Conservatory of Music
Abstract
In this editorial, I trace the events following the tragic and racist shootings that occurred at the A.M.E. church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015. Drawing upon anti-racist scholars and musical activists, I make a case for getting political and for cultivating activism in our classrooms. I ask our field to critically reflect upon our participation in a system that advantages Whites. I suggest that one possibility to engage in dialogue around issues of race is to encourage an environment of musical creativity where—together with students—teachers study and write music that speaks to our times and addresses issues of social justice within our local communities and across the globe.
Copyright Note
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Recommended Citation
Talbot, Brent C. “'Charleston, Goddam': An Editorial Introduction to ACT 14.2." Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education 14.2 (August 2015), 1-24.
Required Publisher's Statement
Original version is available from the publisher at: http://act.maydaygroup.org/articles/Talbot14_2.pdf
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