Bi-musical Curricula and “Abyssal Thinking”: The Case of KM Music Conservatory, India

• Published in: Action, criticism, & theory for music education Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 26 - 55
• Main Author: Avis, Rupert
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MayDay Group 01.09.2019
• Subjects: Audio Equipment; Classical Music; College Faculty; College Students; Cultural Background; Educational Experience; Engineering; Foreign Countries; Foreign Policy; History; International Education; Music; Music Education; Neoliberalism; Program Descriptions; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Experience; Western Civilization; India

This article explores student and teacher experiences of bi-musical education at KM Music Conservatory (KM). KM is a higher education institution in Chennai, India, established in 2008 by the internationally renowned film composer, A. R. Rahman. The Conservatory offers various courses, including a D...