The Applied Ethnomusicology section of the Society for Ethnnomusicology sponsors and maintians this web site.

The Applied Ethnomusicology Section is devoted to work in ethnomusicology that falls outside of typical academic contexts and purposes. Similar to what is known in the discipline of folklore as work in the "Public Sector," applied ethnomusicology entails work in areas such as festival and concert organization, museum exhibitions, apprenticeship programs, etc. Members in the applied ethnomusicology section work to organize panel sessions and displays at SEM conferences that showcase this kind of work and to discuss the issues that surround it, as well as to foster connections between individuals and institutions.

Mission
Our Mission Statement, as developed by the 38 founding members of the Committee on Applied Ethnomusicology, October 24, 1998 under the direction of then Co-Chairs Martha Ellen Davis and Doris J. Dyen:

The Applied Ethnomusicology Section joins scholarship with practical pursuits by providing a forum for discussion and exchange of theory, issues, methods and projects among practitioners and serving as the "public face" of ethnomusicology in the larger community
Section activities in these categories may include:

• Sponsoring sessions and workshops at national and regional meetings

• Sponsoring a display table in the book exhibit room at national and regional meetings, for publications and other products resulting from practitioners work

• Mentoring Section members and other colleagues and students of SEM with regard to career options, course development focusing on skills for applied work and avenues for community outreach

• Working with academic colleagues to explore practical applications for scholarly research

• Fostering collaboration among Section members for defining and developing projects and initiatives.

• Encouraging the study of applied projects and their sponsoring organizations and archives as subjects for scholarly research


• Forming links with like-minded sections of other professional organizations, such as the society for applied Anthropology and the Public Programs Section of the American Folklore Society.


• Promoting the hiring of ethnomusicologists in various domains of the pubic and private sector


• Developing institutional partnerships between colleges/universities and public and private sector organizations in the wider community.

Defining Applied Ethnomusicology
Applied Ethnomusicology is elusive to define. Here is how some of the section members attempt this definition:

• "We are interested in both knowledge for its own sake and also applying this knowledge in a constructive manner."


• "We are a group of ethnomusicologists with a strong desire to make the world a better place through our work."


• "If music is culture and culture is a product of society, we must realize how the study of music and those involved with it can benefit the world."


• "We strive to empower individuals and communities."


• "For me, what distinguishes applied work is the advocacy & social justice aspect of it."


• "We see music and musicians and ourselves as profoundly involved in social transformations. "


• "We listen… advocate… empower…educate and connect people."

Listserv
To join the applied ethnomusicology section listserv, send an email message to:


To view the applied ethnomusicology section listserv webpage, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/appliedethno/

Dues
$10-$15 suggested (Dues are optional)

This web site is a in the early stage of development and new content will soon be added regular basis. you can also find the site at this web adrress http://www.appliedethno.org

The site will have the following capabilites:

•  Hosting onlne topis specific discussions

• Archiving papers and reports on subjects related to  applied ethnomusicoogy

• Posting position annoucements

•  A member maintained up to date database of members  interests and contact information

• Presenting research topic online including images and  MP3 files
• Topics sections can be added to by contributing authors
• Browser upload of images to your own library for use anywhere in the site
• Dynamic Forum/Poll/Voting booth for on-the-spot results
• Completely database driven site engins
• Topics sections can be added to by contributing authors