In every culture and time period, music has always been a medium of expression that gathers people together. In Thailand, the Sadhukarn, ceremonial music from the early Rattanakosin era (1782-1851), expressed a bodily and mental salutation to heavenly spirits, reinforcing a unified belief system before the start of an event. In a parallel era in Central Europe, the music of the Biedermeier period (1815-1848) also had a unifying function as it grew out of societal conditions in which the distinction of classes became less pronounced. In order to more fully engage with these concepts, a concert was devised featuring an ensemble of instruments that would commonly have been played in a Viennese salon during the Biedermeier era. The repertoire studied and performed for this research were serenades written for the relatively rare and under-performed combination of guitar, violin, and viola by Biedermeier-era composers Leonard von Call, Wenzeslaus Matiegka, and Anton Diabelli, as well as a ne.....

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Despite the growing recognition of the importance of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) in music education, there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the precise nature of its role and how it contributes to effective teaching and learning. The objective of this systematic literature review is to examine and synthesize existing research on the roles of teachers' PCK in music education. Specifically, the study aims to explore how the PCK of music educators influences their teaching strategies, curriculum development, student engagement, and assessment practices. The research seeks to examine how these roles may vary across different scenarios and the implications of these variations for teaching and learning, especially in the context of music education across various educational settings. By synthesizing findings from diverse educational levels and cultural contexts, this review seeks to offer profound insights into the optimization of music education across various educational se.....

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This study aimed to investigate the effect of compensation strategy (CS) on employee performance in Iraqi universities. In addition, the study identified the mediating role of organisational justice (OJ) on the relationship between compensation strategy(CS) and employee performance (EP). The population of this study comprised of 29,435 academic staff from 22 Iraqi universities in the middle and southern territory of Iraq. A sample was selected by using stratified random sampling. A sample which include 400 academic staffs was selected by using stratified random sampling technique.. A questionnaires was developed and verified for its construct validity and reliability based on the arbitrators of six (6) experts. Structural Equation Modeling SEM analysis was performed to answer research questions by testing the hypotheses. Findings revealed that CS dimensions, namely financial compensation (β=0.216, p..

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This study aimed to explore how migrant workers (MWs) from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan adjust to Malaysian culture, including their well-being and language acquisition. It also examines potential differences in their learning approaches and if MWs received orientation/training on Malaysian culture and language or not. Using the qualitative methodology and phenomenological approach, thirty MWs were interviewed about their lived experiences which were selected via purposive (snowball) sampling technique. The thematic analysis indicated 42 themes. NVivo -12 software was used to measure response frequency to integrate quantitative elements for a better understanding of the data. The results discovered that initially in new culture MWs preferred socializing with other MWs from their countries and believed in the superiority of their own culture. MWs have faced well-being issues like uncertainty, culture shock, isolation, worries, stress, and language difficulties. They were n.....

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Hindu religious ceremonies continue to be performed in Bali throughout the ages. A ceremony cannot be completed perfectly without the presence of the Kidung (hymn/sacred song), an integral component that cannot be separated. The implementation of the Yadnya ceremony is connected to the ceremony’s purpose. Panca Yadnya refers to these five types of ceremonies, divided by domain into Dewa Yadnya (ceremonies for Gods), Bhuta Yadnya (ceremonies for Bhutakala/demon), Rsi Yadnya (ceremonies for Mahaguru, Rsi, or parents/teachers), Pitra Yadnya (ceremonies for the deceased), and Manusa Yadnya (ceremonies for human’s life). The selection of the type of Kidung (hymn) adapts to the five domains of the relevant Yadnya, considering the various types of Kidung with text selection for context. Several supporting factors refer to the concept of tatwa, morals, and procedures both philosophically, technically, and contextually. The Kidung is sung with full regard for propriety, which is bel.....

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Kajian bertujuan untuk menguji Kesan Modul Pemantapan Disiplin Berdasarkan REBT dan Teknik Kreatif, terhadap pemikiran tidak rasional, tingkah laku agresif, dan penghargaan kendiri murid sekolah rendah dan berfokus kepada berlakunya masalah disiplin di sekolah. Kajian ini berbentuk eksperimen kuasi yang dijalankan ke atas 36 orang responden. Sampel dibahagikan kepada dua kumpulan iaitu kumpulan kawalan dan kumpulan rawatan. Daripada 36 sampel tersebut mereka terdiri daripada 9 orang murid lelaki dan 9 orang murid perempuan bagi kumpulan rawatan dan 9 orang murid lelaki dan 9 orang murid perempuan bagi kumpulan kawalan. Pemilihan sampel ini dikawal sepenuhnya dan ia dipilih secara rawak bertujuan. Pembahagian kumpulan pula menggunakan kaedah Cutting Of Point. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan tiga soal selidik iaitu soal selidik Keberkesanan Emosi Ellis (KEE), soal selidik Agresif (QA) dan soal selidik penghargaan kendiri (SEI). Data telah dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferen.....

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In this article, the concept of “distributed capitalism” (Rifkin, 2011) is used to shift power among administrators, performers and audiences to problematise the homogeneity of unsustainable instrument materials. This shift involves adopting a participatory approach where musicians as key stakeholders get to choose their materials and self-construct their instruments. Instruments, society and ecosystems have intersecting and overlapping relationships that should be studied interdependently through eco-organology (Guy, 2009; Titon, 2013; Allen, 2013; Dawe, 2016), especially when mainstream culture consumption plays a crucial role in the struggle between sustainable materials for instruments and the ecosystem. As an example, mainstream production companies such as Yamaha, Aulos and Fender have standardised the industry and cornered the market for consumers in a top-down consumption model. Educators, artists, and retailers promote the consumption of mainstream instruments, further rei.....

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The present study employed experience sampling methodology (ESM) to examine the role of music in regulating emotions and the potential differences in music usage for emotion regulation between men and women in everyday life. The study spanned over seven days, including both weekdays and weekends, during which 28 participants (14 men and 14 women) were asked to complete a brief questionnaire 21 times a day. The questionnaire aimed to document instances of music listening in the past three hours, resulting in a total of 588 questionnaires being sent and 264 instances of music listening being analysed. Results indicate that listening to music in daily life may have a positive impact on emotion regulation and suggest possible differences in music usage between men and women for this purpose. The study's primary findings include: (1) Relaxation was the most commonly used strategy for regulating emotions with music; (2) Four primary mechanisms of music usage for emotion regulation, includin.....

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The music of the Banyumas region in west Central Java contains a complex blend of cultural influences, spurred on by the influence of neighbouring regions, the institutionalisation of Javanese classical music and the spread of recording technology. The bamboo calung ensemble is viewed as traditional; however, most of the standard techniques, instruments and forms are relatively modern. Specifically due to this artificiality and resultant flexibility, the musical techniques that have become standard practice in calung can be used as a lens through which to view local identity and representation in a borderland culture. The music played by the calung ensemble distinguishes itself from the court music of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, while drawing on its techniques as a means for development. Elements of Sundanese music become forces for inspiration in the context of entertainment and commercialism, with expert musicians preferring incorporation above imitation. Calung thus acts as a site for.....

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This article explores the transformative power of musical instruments on pedagogical strategies within music ensembles, with a focus on world music ensembles at the tertiary level. Drawing from my unique perspective as an international graduate student in the U.S. and having had no prior exposure to world music ensembles, I share my experiences with the saron metallophone from the Javanese gamelan and the mṛdaṅgam, the principal rhythmic instrument of South Indian Karṇāṭak music ensemble. I argue that the interaction of sound between instruments and learners offers a deeply enriching, immersive educational journey. Recognizing this sonic interaction broadens our understanding of world music education and suggests that instruments inherently carry pedagogical value. By embracing this notion, educators can cultivate a more holistic teaching methodology, enhancing the pedagogical landscape within and beyond world music ensembles. Keywords: Javanese gamelan, mṛdaṅgam, music e.....

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