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ContributorsASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-04-09
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Early childhood is a special and amazing period in a child's development. It is a period during which all facets of a human being-cognitive, linguistic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual--are rapidly developing and influenced by a child's interactions with her socializers and environment. Fundamentally, what happens during this critical period will influence and impact a child's future learning. Much of what is known about children's development comes from research focusing primarily on mainstream English speaking children. However, not much that is known about Indigenous children and their early period of child development. Therefore, this thesis research focused on Diné children and their early childhood experiences that occur during the fundamental time period before Diné children enter preschool. It also examines the contemporary challenges that Diné parents and other cultural caretakers face in ensuring that Diné infants and young children are taught those important core elements that make them uniquely Diné. The research questions that guide this thesis are: 1.What do Diné people believe about children and their abilities? 2.What do Diné children need to learn in order to become Diné? 3. What are the Diné childhood rearing beliefs and practices? 4. Why aren't Diné parents and grandparents teaching their children how to be Diné? Findings reveal an early childhood experience in which children are viewed as true explorers and highly intelligent, inquisitive learners and included as integral participants and contributors to the family and community. This thesis concludes with a discussion of the multidimensional transitions, such as the shift from the Diné language to English in Diné homes and communities that have occurred in the Diné way of life and how they have impacted how Diné children are socialized. Creative alternatives for increasing Diné childhood speakers on and off the Navajo reservation are also considered.
ContributorsBia, Sunshine Sallie (Author) / Romero-Little, Mary E (Thesis advisor) / Tippeconnic, John (Thesis advisor) / Martinez, David (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2011
ContributorsJin, Leon (Performer) / Duo, Hongzuo (Performer) / Bergstedt, David (Performer) / Ellis, Gage (Performer) / Novak, Gail (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2021-02-24
ContributorsWaters, Jared (Performer) / Creviston, Hannah (Performer) / Liu, Miao (Performer) / Guo, Hongzuo (Performer) / DeLaCruz, Nathaniel (Performer) / LoGuidice, Rosa (Performer) / Chiko, Ty (Performer) / Gatchel, David (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2021-01-28
ContributorsKosminov, Vladislav (Performer) / Solari, John (Performer) / Liu, Shiyu (Performer) / Huang, Anruo (Performer) / Holly, Sean (Performer) / Novak, Gail (Performer) / Yang, Elliot (Performer) / Wu, Selene (Performer) / Kinnard, Zachariah (Performer) / Kuebelbeck, Stephen (Performer) / Johnson, Kaitlyn (Performer) / Bosworth, Robert (Performer) / Matejek, Ryan (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2021-01-27
ContributorsSuehiro, Dylan (Conductor) / Kelley, Karen (Performer) / Ladley, Teddy (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2021-04-19
Description
In order to cope with the decreasing availability of symphony jobs and collegiate faculty positions, many musicians are starting to pursue less traditional career paths. Also, to combat declining audiences, musicians are exploring ways to cultivate new and enthusiastic listeners through relevant and engaging performances. Due to these challenges, many community-based chamber music ensembles have been formed throughout the United States. These groups not only focus on performing classical music, but serve the needs of their communities as well. The problem, however, is that many musicians have not learned the business skills necessary to create these career opportunities. In this document I discuss the steps ensembles must take to develop sustainable careers. I first analyze how groups build a strong foundation through getting to know their communities and creating core values. I then discuss branding and marketing so ensembles can develop a public image and learn how to publicize themselves. This is followed by an investigation of how ensembles make and organize their money. I then examine the ways groups ensure long-lasting relationships with their communities and within the ensemble. I end by presenting three case studies of professional ensembles to show how groups create and maintain successful careers. Ensembles must develop entrepreneurship skills in addition to cultivating their artistry. These business concepts are crucial to the longevity of chamber groups. Through interviews of successful ensemble members and my own personal experiences in the Tetra String Quartet, I provide a guide for musicians to use when creating a community-based ensemble.
ContributorsDalbey, Jenna (Author) / Landschoot, Thomas (Thesis advisor) / McLin, Katherine (Committee member) / Ryan, Russell (Committee member) / Solis, Theodore (Committee member) / Spring, Robert (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2013