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MSU musician, teacher provides fresh look at traditional art form
A new book by a Mississippi State music education faculty member examines the way American Indian music is presented in Oklahoma's elementary schools. In Repertoire, Authenticity and Instruction, assistant professor Robert J. Damm provides a wealth of updated information on the instruction of American Indian music. He also describes the effect of demographic variables of teachers and students on instructional content and practice. The book recently was released by Garland Publishing of Bristol, Pa., as part of its "Native American Interdisciplinary Perspective" series. The scholastic collection is designed to serve as a national resource on issues of concern to Native Americans. Damm, who joined the faculty in 1995 and directs the MSU Percussion Ensemble, said he long has had an interest in American Indian culture. "This has been heightened after attending pow-wows, tribal fairs, and rituals in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, and here in Mississippi," he added. He holds a bachelor's degree from Quincy (Ill.) University, a master's from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate from the University of North Texas. |
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