Mother, may I?

This text discusses the significance of mothers in music and the author's personal connection to their own mother. It mentions the role of mothers in music texts, often portrayed as gatekeepers and disciplinarians. The text also includes a song sung by the author's mother-in-law and a thre...

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Published inVdGSA news Vol. 62; no. 1; p. 15
Main Author Mead, Sarah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Carlsbad Viola da Gamba Society of America, Inc 01.04.2024
Subjects
Drama
Mothers
Music education
Musicians & conductors
Poetry
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Summary:This text discusses the significance of mothers in music and the author's personal connection to their own mother. It mentions the role of mothers in music texts, often portrayed as gatekeepers and disciplinarians. The text also includes a song sung by the author's mother-in-law and a three-part round published in 1611. The author then introduces a piece they wrote in memory of their mother, incorporating themes related to her name and the names of other family members. The text concludes with a note about the availability of the piece as a printed publication.
ISSN:0506-306X