Opera in Canadian and Chinese Classrooms

My research project is a component of the Reciprocal Learning Program and SSHRC Partnership Grant project run by Dr. Shijing Xu and Dr. Michael Connelly respectfully. I will actively participate in and observe how music students study the historical, musical, and practical applications of vocal pedagogy in Chinese music classrooms. I would also like to observe whether Chinese students study Operatic technique and repertoire, and compare it to how this genre is taught in Canadian music classrooms. My expected outcomes relate to the exchange of ideas regarding differing vocal techniques and, as a future educator, the incorporation of new knowledge and techniques concerning vocal pedagogy into Canadian music classrooms. Upon my return from China, I also hope to collaborate with Dr. Xu and Walkerville Colligate, a local specialized art high school, who are planning a production of Peking Opera here in Windsor, Ontario.

Faculty Supervisor:

Shijing Xu

Student:

Partner:

Southwest University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

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