This book uncovers the multifaceted nature of music participation through a collection of studies in a wide variety of musical contexts across the United States

Increasingly, it is becoming evident that those involved in socio-musical studies must focus their investigative lens on musical practice and articulation of th

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Jochen Eisentraut's book provides a range of perspectives on why, and how, we engage with music.

As musicians, we routinely witness — and personally experience — the powerful influence music has over our bodies, emotions, and minds. As parish musicians,