Fieldwork In Twenty-First-Century America

Libby Sarkis 

March 4th 2014

Professor Bishop 

       "This chapter encourages and helps you to prepare you to explore the musical world around you with an open, more informed ear and mind"

Communities is the first example they use to show how different types of communities represent such a musical phenomena. I agree with the book, when it says that families have a sense of community any how music is passed down and such. Both religious affiliations and commercial enterprises contain musical communities. 

Lornell chapter 3: Fieldwork In Twenty-First-Century America is going to help me write my interview essay. The chapter helps you to accomplish fieldwork. For example, the key steps to follow to have a successful fieldwork is to first, select a subject. Second, Focus on your topic. Third, Research and listen to related materials. Fourth, is to prepare questions for your interview. Fifth, is to communicate your intent. The last step is to interview attentively. Some questions I might ask someone would be

How long have you been involved in this activity?

From whom did you learn?

Where have you traveled to perform your music?

Was this tradition within your family?

Who first exposed you to this type of music?

What role have books or the mass media played on your learning of music

Who else do you know that I should talk to about this?