Participation Type
Panel
Session Title
Session 7.05 Education
Session Abstract or Summary
This panel, composed of faculty members and administrators from the world’s first baccalaureate program in Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies, will discuss the advantages and challenges of teaching traditional music in an Appalachian studies program.
East Tennessee State University was the first university in the world to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies. This program, now in its fourth full year, currently enrolls nearly 80 majors from 22 states and three foreign countries. One factor that has contributed to the success of the program is the fact that it is an integral part of the Department of Appalachian Studies at the university. At the same time, including traditional music studies in the department has enriched the other academic programs in the unit. This panel, composed of faculty members and administrators from the program, will discuss the advantages and challenges involved in teaching traditional music in an Appalachian studies program. In addition, the panel will explore how the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music program and other Appalachian Studies programs mutually benefit from the synergistic relationship they enjoy at ETSU.
Presentation #1 Title
Strings and Bows in the Academy: Teaching Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, and Celtic Music in an Appalachian Studies Program
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Ron Roach is the current chair of the Department of Appalachian Studies. This presentation will discuss the advantages and challenges involved in teaching traditional music in an Appalachian studies program.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Ron Roach is professor and chair of the Department of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University.
Presentation #2 Title
Teaching Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, and Celtic Music in an Appalachian Studies Program
Presentation #2 Abstract or Summary
Roberta Herrin served as chair of the Department of Appalachian Studies when the degree program in Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies was designed and implemented. This presentation will discuss the advantages and challenges involved in teaching traditional music in an Appalachian studies program.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Roberta Herrin is professor and director of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services at East Tennessee State University.
Presentation #3 Title
Teaching Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, and Celtic Music in an Appalachian Studies Program
Presentation #3 Abstract or Summary
Mr. Boner is the director of the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies program in the Department of Appalachian Studies. This presentation will discuss the advantages and challenges involved in teaching traditional music in an Appalachian studies program.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Daniel Boner is associate professor in the Department of Appalachian Studies and director of the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University.
Presentation #4 Title
Teaching Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, and Celtic Music in an Appalachian Studies Program
Presentation #4 Abstract or Summary
Ms. MacMorran is the director of the Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies program in the Department of Appalachian Studies. This presentation will discuss the advantages and challenges involved in teaching traditional music in an Appalachian studies program.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #4
Jane MacMorran is a lecturer in the Department of Appalachian Studies and director of the Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies program at East Tennessee State University.
Strings and Bows in the Academy: Teaching Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, and Celtic Music in an Appalachian Studies Program
Ron Roach is the current chair of the Department of Appalachian Studies. This presentation will discuss the advantages and challenges involved in teaching traditional music in an Appalachian studies program.
