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This study seeks to better understand the uses and functions of chenta drum ensembles in the religious festivals of Kerala, India, along with the social structures that must be in place in order for these drummers to move seamlessly between different religious and social context…

Election as Ceremony: Politics and the Art of Transformational Dialogue explores the parallels between ensemble theater practice and political campaigns. I examine established comparisons between theater and politics and then expand on those to outline a new territory of researc…

The purpose of this dissertation is to document the evolution of Moldavian violin performance practice from the middle ages through the twentieth century and examine the major influences and significant musicians that shaped its development over time. My primary sources include …