Singing Down the Barriers

List of Figures
Preface
Section I: Historical Foundations and Context
Chapter 1: What is the ¿Singing Down the Barriers¿ Project?
Chapter 2: American Music in the 19th Century through an Inclusive Lens
Chapter 3: The Early Twentieth Century: Race, Music, Popular Culture and the Harlem Renaissance
Chapter 4: Post-War, the Civil Rights Era, and Beyond
Section II. Institutional Interventions
Chapter 5: The Academy as an Agent of Restorative Justice through Pedagogy, Performance, Research, and Community Engagement
Chapter 6: Influence and Inspiration: Understanding Context and Cultural Influences in Classical American Vocal Music
Chapter 7: Centering the African American Experience: Spirituals and Non-classical Genres in the Voice Studio
Section III: Strategies for Creating Community and Building Music Ecosystems
Chapter 8: Allyship, Permission, and Informed Performance Practice
Chapter 9:Facilitating Meaningful Conversations and Building Relationships: How to Create Vibrant Music Ecosystems in the Academy
Chapter 10: Community Engagement, Data Collection, and Audience Development
Selected Bibliography and Resources
Selected Song Anthologies and Collections
Glossary
Index
About the Authors