Abstract for Lecture at Massachusetts Music Educators Association conference in Boston, MA (March 2013)
Jamie Hillman and Andre de Quadros, clinicians
While most music educators understand the philosophies and methods of teaching in schools, work in prisons remains a mystery. The presenters will introduce the choral music program that they have initiated at a medium-high security prison in Massachusetts. The workshop will focus on goals of the project, philosophy of teaching, choral strategies, repertoire, and the benefits for the music educator, prisoners, and the community at large. The presenters will advocate for the need and relevance of such work in today's society and will share how the lessons learned from working in this environment can be transferred to the traditional classroom.
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Teaching in Prisons Is a Win-Win: Curriculum, Strategies, and Benefits
Doctoral Dissertation: Choral Music Education in Prisons: Rationale, Conducting Techniques, and Strategies"
Bibliography: Choral Music Education in Prisons: Rationale, Conducting Techniques, and Strategies"
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Building Artistry Across Margins: Teaching Music in Boston Prisons: Andre de Quadros, Professor of Music Education, School of Music, and Jamie Hillman, Boston University Prison Arts Scholar (CFA ’13), will introduce the music education program that they have initiated in the Massachusetts correctional system. The presenters will discuss goals and outcomes of the project, philosophy of teaching and learning, and the benefits for the artist-in-residence, prisoners, and the community at large. A reception will be held following the lecture. (Location: Boston University Art Gallery, The Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, College of Fine Arts building at 855 Commonwealth Ave)
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Abstract for interest session at American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division conference in Providence, RI (February, 2012)
Jamie Hillman and Andre de Quadros, presenters
Choral Singing in Marginalized Communities: Prisons
While most conductors understand the missions and processes of mainstream choral life, choral work in prisons remains a mystery. The presenters will introduce the comprehensive choral program that they have initiated at a large, medium-high security correctional facility in Massachusetts. They workshop will focus on goals of the project, philosophy of conducting and teaching, choral strategies for this unique environment, appropriate repertoire, and the benefits for the choral conductor, prisoners, and the community at large. The presenters will advocate for the need and relevance of such work in today's society.
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Abstract for salon presentation at Yale International Choral Festival/Choirs Transforming Our World, Yale University (June, 2012)
Jamie Hillman, presenter
While most conductors understand the missions and processes of choral singing in churches, schools, and in the community, choral work in prisons remains a mystery. Jamie Hillman will introduce the comprehensive choral program that he and Andre de Quadros have initiated at a large, medium-high security correctional facility in Massachusetts. Topics covered will include goals of the project, philosophy of conducting and teaching, choral strategies, appropriate repertoire, ways for conductors to initiate similar projects, and the benefits for the choral conductor, prisoners, and the community at large. The presenter will advocate for the need and relevance of such choirs by looking at statistics and sharing quotes and reflections written by prisoners in the program.
Crossing the Great Divide: Choral Singing in Prisons
• The elements of this poster will be taken from our research on choral singing in prisons in the United States and from our experience as instructors of a Vocal Music course (through Boston University Prison Education Program) at MCI-Norfolk, a medium-high security men's prison in Massachusetts. The poster will highlight:
• The power of choral music to elevate and transform; break down racial, social, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers; build relationships and bridges of communication and understanding; help choristers to look beyond their current crises; give dignity to and foster safe and stress-free environments for participants; alter worldviews; enhance the quality of life for all involved (quotes, testimonials, studies/statistics, etc.)
• The missions and processes of prison choirs (mission statements, syllabi/handbooks).
• Documented impact of such choirs, highlighting specific organizations and those doing innovative work in the field.
• Ways for conductors to initiate projects and develop ideas and strategies. Recommended resources for learning/training (books, scholarly and journalistic articles, websites, media, etc.) will be on display.
• Repertoire of all styles that speaks to the heart of issues of incarcerated men and women (repertoire list, scores/lyrics, recordings).
• The need for conductors, musicians, and artists to “cross the great divide.”
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Workshops at Symposium on Choral Music in Bandung, Indonesia (July, 2011)
• "Fun Warm-ups That Work" explores exercises for the choral rehearsal that relax the body, awaken the mind, and warm up the voice simultaneously.
• "Perfect Pronunciation" is an introduction to lyric diction and use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for singers and conductors.
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Atelier (3 days) at Symposium on Choral Music in Bandung, Indonesia (July, 2011)
"Songs of the World": In this participatory environment, delegates will learn to improvise on traditional songs from numerous countries, including Brazil, Israel, Namibia, Nigeria, and the United States.
Jamie Hillman and Andre de Quadros, clinicians
While most music educators understand the philosophies and methods of teaching in schools, work in prisons remains a mystery. The presenters will introduce the choral music program that they have initiated at a medium-high security prison in Massachusetts. The workshop will focus on goals of the project, philosophy of teaching, choral strategies, repertoire, and the benefits for the music educator, prisoners, and the community at large. The presenters will advocate for the need and relevance of such work in today's society and will share how the lessons learned from working in this environment can be transferred to the traditional classroom.
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Teaching in Prisons Is a Win-Win: Curriculum, Strategies, and Benefits
Doctoral Dissertation: Choral Music Education in Prisons: Rationale, Conducting Techniques, and Strategies"
Bibliography: Choral Music Education in Prisons: Rationale, Conducting Techniques, and Strategies"
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Building Artistry Across Margins: Teaching Music in Boston Prisons: Andre de Quadros, Professor of Music Education, School of Music, and Jamie Hillman, Boston University Prison Arts Scholar (CFA ’13), will introduce the music education program that they have initiated in the Massachusetts correctional system. The presenters will discuss goals and outcomes of the project, philosophy of teaching and learning, and the benefits for the artist-in-residence, prisoners, and the community at large. A reception will be held following the lecture. (Location: Boston University Art Gallery, The Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, College of Fine Arts building at 855 Commonwealth Ave)
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Abstract for interest session at American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division conference in Providence, RI (February, 2012)
Jamie Hillman and Andre de Quadros, presenters
Choral Singing in Marginalized Communities: Prisons
While most conductors understand the missions and processes of mainstream choral life, choral work in prisons remains a mystery. The presenters will introduce the comprehensive choral program that they have initiated at a large, medium-high security correctional facility in Massachusetts. They workshop will focus on goals of the project, philosophy of conducting and teaching, choral strategies for this unique environment, appropriate repertoire, and the benefits for the choral conductor, prisoners, and the community at large. The presenters will advocate for the need and relevance of such work in today's society.
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Abstract for salon presentation at Yale International Choral Festival/Choirs Transforming Our World, Yale University (June, 2012)
Jamie Hillman, presenter
While most conductors understand the missions and processes of choral singing in churches, schools, and in the community, choral work in prisons remains a mystery. Jamie Hillman will introduce the comprehensive choral program that he and Andre de Quadros have initiated at a large, medium-high security correctional facility in Massachusetts. Topics covered will include goals of the project, philosophy of conducting and teaching, choral strategies, appropriate repertoire, ways for conductors to initiate similar projects, and the benefits for the choral conductor, prisoners, and the community at large. The presenter will advocate for the need and relevance of such choirs by looking at statistics and sharing quotes and reflections written by prisoners in the program.
Crossing the Great Divide: Choral Singing in Prisons
• The elements of this poster will be taken from our research on choral singing in prisons in the United States and from our experience as instructors of a Vocal Music course (through Boston University Prison Education Program) at MCI-Norfolk, a medium-high security men's prison in Massachusetts. The poster will highlight:
• The power of choral music to elevate and transform; break down racial, social, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers; build relationships and bridges of communication and understanding; help choristers to look beyond their current crises; give dignity to and foster safe and stress-free environments for participants; alter worldviews; enhance the quality of life for all involved (quotes, testimonials, studies/statistics, etc.)
• The missions and processes of prison choirs (mission statements, syllabi/handbooks).
• Documented impact of such choirs, highlighting specific organizations and those doing innovative work in the field.
• Ways for conductors to initiate projects and develop ideas and strategies. Recommended resources for learning/training (books, scholarly and journalistic articles, websites, media, etc.) will be on display.
• Repertoire of all styles that speaks to the heart of issues of incarcerated men and women (repertoire list, scores/lyrics, recordings).
• The need for conductors, musicians, and artists to “cross the great divide.”
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Workshops at Symposium on Choral Music in Bandung, Indonesia (July, 2011)
• "Fun Warm-ups That Work" explores exercises for the choral rehearsal that relax the body, awaken the mind, and warm up the voice simultaneously.
• "Perfect Pronunciation" is an introduction to lyric diction and use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for singers and conductors.
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Atelier (3 days) at Symposium on Choral Music in Bandung, Indonesia (July, 2011)
"Songs of the World": In this participatory environment, delegates will learn to improvise on traditional songs from numerous countries, including Brazil, Israel, Namibia, Nigeria, and the United States.