The Guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither with over two millennia of history, is a musical instrument and a significant cultural artifact. The objective of this study is to explore the role of Guzheng music literacy in preserving Chinese cultural heritage through music education in Chinese universities. Using a qualitative approach, the study was…

As cloud computing, big data, and AI advance, teachers increasingly leverage "cloud" technology for flexible and intelligent teaching. The "cloud classroom" is a growing trend, especially for instrumental music education. This paper examines the pros and cons of cloud-based instrumental music teaching, exploring how to adapt…

This paper offers an invitation to higher music education communities to think differently about the significance of the connections between music and play. We highlight the many texts that articulate these connections and draw together a speculative ontological claim that all musicking is an enactment of play. In other words, we ask how…

The purpose of this multiple case study was to investigate engagement in the collegiate concert band setting. Research questions were: (1) How do collegiate band students describe their engagement in large ensemble rehearsals? (2) How do collegiate band directors describe engagement in large ensemble rehearsals? and (3) What does rehearsal…