A Cultural Study of 'ukulele in the Music Classroom
Open Access
Author:
Jones, Amanda Noelle
Area of Honors:
Music Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Music Education
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Ann Callistro Clements, Thesis Supervisor Ann Callistro Clements, Thesis Honors Advisor Dr. Linda Carol Porter Thornton, Faculty Reader
Keywords:
ukulele music education culture hawaii
Abstract:
The ‘ukulele has deep roots in Hawaiian history and culture. This study is the start of a conversation about how to incorporate this culture and history when teaching the instrument in the music classroom. The first two chapters contain the reasons this study was completed and the third contains background information and a review of literature pertinent to this endeavor. The final chapters examine the teaching of ‘ukulele in Hawaii based on observations, interviews and discussions and provide plans for representing the ‘ukulele and Hawaiian culture in an authentic light within the music classroom.