Monthly Archives: October 2012

Elliot Eisner is Inside the Academy

I was asked several months ago to contribute some remarks for an episode of Inside the Academy, ASU’s version of Inside the Actor’s Studio. The episode features the work of my mentor, Elliot Eisner, and the video and supplementary materials … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The “Menace” of John Philip Sousa: Sound Recording, Media, Amateurism, and Music Education

This talk is part of a larger project I am working on at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, and also an opportunity to hear from and talk with Jonathan Sterne. Here’s the paper of the talk I … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Introductory remarks for Cary Nelson’s speech (with links)

[Here are my introductory remarks, with links to the organizations, books, and resources I mentioned.] I am truly an honored to introduce our speaker, Professor Cary Nelson. An omnipresent issue facing our profession—and the theme of Professor Nelson’s talk—is academic … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Homebrew Ukulele Union (HUU)

For those at CIC, here’s the first of several follow-up or concurrent posts for the aspects where I’ll be involved. Much more can be found on our blog: http://homebrewukuleleunion.wordpress.com or through the co-authored GMT column (with Julianne Evoy). The Homebrew Ukulele Union … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

UIUC CIC 2012 Conference (details and support for my part in the festivities)

CIC is coming, along with the 2nd Symposium on LGBT Studies and Music Education. Full schedule and details at this link. My colleagues Jeananne Nichols and Bridget Sweet are co-chairs have worked tirelessly, along with the rest of us to make sure … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment