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University of Michigan Press
Improvising Across Abilities: Pauline Oliveros and the Adaptive Use Musical Instrument
Book
2024
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University of Michigan Press
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Music and Social Justice
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Improvising Across Abilities: Pauline Oliveros and the Adaptive Use Musical Instrument (AUMI) brings together scholars, musicians, and family members of people with disabilities to collectively recount years of personal experiences, research, and perspectives on the societal and community impact of inclusive musical improvisation. One of the lesser-known projects of composer, improviser, and humanitarian, Pauline Oliveros (1932–2016), the AUMI was designed as a liberating and affordable alternative to the constraints of instruments created only for normative bodies, thus opening a doorway for people of all ages, genders, abilities, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds to access artistic practice with others. More than a book about AUMI, this book is an invitation to readers to use AUMI in their own communities.
This book, which contains wisdom from many who have been affected by their work with the instrument and the people who use it, is a representation of how music and extemporized performance have touched the lives and minds of scholars and families alike. Not only has AUMI provided the opportunity to grow in listening to others who may speak differently (or not at all), but it has been used as an avenue for a diverse set of people to build friendships with others whom they may have never otherwise even glanced at in the street. By providing a space for every person who comes across AUMI to perform, listen, improvise, and collaborate, the continuing development of this instrument contributes to a world in which every person is heard, welcomed, and celebrated.
This book, which contains wisdom from many who have been affected by their work with the instrument and the people who use it, is a representation of how music and extemporized performance have touched the lives and minds of scholars and families alike. Not only has AUMI provided the opportunity to grow in listening to others who may speak differently (or not at all), but it has been used as an avenue for a diverse set of people to build friendships with others whom they may have never otherwise even glanced at in the street. By providing a space for every person who comes across AUMI to perform, listen, improvise, and collaborate, the continuing development of this instrument contributes to a world in which every person is heard, welcomed, and celebrated.
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Contents
Contents
Contents
Key to Abbreviations
Key to Abbreviations
Key to Abbreviations
Past and Former Members of the AUMI Research Consortium
Past and Former Members of the AUMI Research Consortium
Past and Former Members of the AUMI Research Consortium
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Section I: Dreaming of AUMI
Section I: Dreaming of AUMI
Section I: Dreaming of AUMI
Chapter 1. Going Deep
Chapter 1. Going Deep
Chapter 1. Going Deep
Chapter 2. From Punk Philosophy to Musical Accessibility
Chapter 2. From Punk Philosophy to Musical Accessibility
Chapter 2. From Punk Philosophy to Musical Accessibility
Chapter 3. My Transformation into a Masterpiece Musical Instrument and Musician
Chapter 3. My Transformation into a Masterpiece Musical Instrument and Musician
Chapter 3. My Transformation into a Masterpiece Musical Instrument and Musician
Chapter 4. The Gift of Expression
Chapter 4. The Gift of Expression
Chapter 4. The Gift of Expression
Chapter 5. AUMI as a Model for Social Justice
Chapter 5. AUMI as a Model for Social Justice
Chapter 5. AUMI as a Model for Social Justice
Chapter 6. The Dream of AUMI
Chapter 6. The Dream of AUMI
Chapter 6. The Dream of AUMI
Section II: Software for All People, Improvising AUMI’s Development
Section II: Software for All People, Improvising AUMI’s Development
Section II: Software for All People, Improvising AUMI’s Development
Chapter 7. AUMI in the Context of Adaptive Music
Chapter 7. AUMI in the Context of Adaptive Music
Chapter 7. AUMI in the Context of Adaptive Music
Chapter 8. AUMI among the ADMIs
Chapter 8. AUMI among the ADMIs
Chapter 8. AUMI among the ADMIs
Chapter 9. AUMI Development and Developers
Chapter 9. AUMI Development and Developers
Chapter 9. AUMI Development and Developers
Chapter 10. AUMI Technology Development at McGill (2012–2019)
Chapter 10. AUMI Technology Development at McGill (2012–2019)
Chapter 10. AUMI Technology Development at McGill (2012–2019)
Chapter 11. How Adaptive, How Useful? Technological Design Solutions in AUMI for iOS
Chapter 11. How Adaptive, How Useful? Technological Design Solutions in AUMI for iOS
Chapter 11. How Adaptive, How Useful? Technological Design Solutions in AUMI for iOS
Chapter 12. PaulineâÂÂs World of Virtuosos
Chapter 12. PaulineâÂÂs World of Virtuosos
Chapter 12. PaulineâÂÂs World of Virtuosos
Section IIIa: Part 1, AUMI Communities
Section IIIa: Part 1, AUMI Communities
Section IIIa: Part 1, AUMI Communities
Chapter 13. Exploring AUMI’s Potential in the Thunder Bay Community
Chapter 13. Exploring AUMI’s Potential in the Thunder Bay Community
Chapter 13. Exploring AUMI’s Potential in the Thunder Bay Community
Chapter 14. Building and Sustaining Ethical Communities Together
Chapter 14. Building and Sustaining Ethical Communities Together
Chapter 14. Building and Sustaining Ethical Communities Together
Chapter 15. There’s No Place Like AUMI
Chapter 15. There’s No Place Like AUMI
Chapter 15. There’s No Place Like AUMI
Chapter 16. Love, Actually
Chapter 16. Love, Actually
Chapter 16. Love, Actually
Chapter 17. Wooden Snapdragon
Chapter 17. Wooden Snapdragon
Chapter 17. Wooden Snapdragon
Chapter 18. Improvising Inclusive Communities
Chapter 18. Improvising Inclusive Communities
Chapter 18. Improvising Inclusive Communities
Chapter 19. Sending and Receiving
Chapter 19. Sending and Receiving
Chapter 19. Sending and Receiving
Chapter 20. Communities of Generosity and Gratitude
Chapter 20. Communities of Generosity and Gratitude
Chapter 20. Communities of Generosity and Gratitude
Section IIIb: Part 2, AUMI Performance
Section IIIb: Part 2, AUMI Performance
Section IIIb: Part 2, AUMI Performance
Chapter 21. WAAM + AUMI
Chapter 21. WAAM + AUMI
Chapter 21. WAAM + AUMI
Chapter 22. “To Me, Dance Is a Home”
Chapter 22. “To Me, Dance Is a Home”
Chapter 22. “To Me, Dance Is a Home”
Chapter 23. “I Am Here”
Chapter 23. “I Am Here”
Chapter 23. “I Am Here”
Chapter 24. AUMI, Theremin, and Sonic Witnessing
Chapter 24. AUMI, Theremin, and Sonic Witnessing
Chapter 24. AUMI, Theremin, and Sonic Witnessing
Chapter 25. AUMI in Practice
Chapter 25. AUMI in Practice
Chapter 25. AUMI in Practice
Chapter 26. Knowing as Feeling
Chapter 26. Knowing as Feeling
Chapter 26. Knowing as Feeling
Section IVa: Part 1, AUMI Classrooms
Section IVa: Part 1, AUMI Classrooms
Section IVa: Part 1, AUMI Classrooms
Chapter 27. Working with AUMI in Classroom Settings in a Center School for Students with Severe Cognitive and Physical Challenges
Chapter 27. Working with AUMI in Classroom Settings in a Center School for Students with Severe Cognitive and Physical Challenges
Chapter 27. Working with AUMI in Classroom Settings in a Center School for Students with Severe Cognitive and Physical Challenges
Chapter 28. AUMI and “Improvise Approach” Backing Tracks
Chapter 28. AUMI and “Improvise Approach” Backing Tracks
Chapter 28. AUMI and “Improvise Approach” Backing Tracks
Chapter 29. AUMI and the Ethics of Technology
Chapter 29. AUMI and the Ethics of Technology
Chapter 29. AUMI and the Ethics of Technology
Section IVb: Part 2, AUMI and Music Therapy
Section IVb: Part 2, AUMI and Music Therapy
Section IVb: Part 2, AUMI and Music Therapy
Chapter 30. Clinical Applications Using AUMI in Music Therapy Practice
Chapter 30. Clinical Applications Using AUMI in Music Therapy Practice
Chapter 30. Clinical Applications Using AUMI in Music Therapy Practice
Chapter 31. Use of AUMI in Clinical Music Therapy for Hospitalized Patients with Complex Neurological Disabilities
Chapter 31. Use of AUMI in Clinical Music Therapy for Hospitalized Patients with Complex Neurological Disabilities
Chapter 31. Use of AUMI in Clinical Music Therapy for Hospitalized Patients with Complex Neurological Disabilities
Chapter 32. AUMI and Musical Empowerment in a Pediatric Environment
Chapter 32. AUMI and Musical Empowerment in a Pediatric Environment
Chapter 32. AUMI and Musical Empowerment in a Pediatric Environment
Section V: Dreaming AUMI Futures
Section V: Dreaming AUMI Futures
Section V: Dreaming AUMI Futures
Chapter 33. Dream Music
Chapter 33. Dream Music
Chapter 33. Dream Music
Chapter 34. Dreaming AUMI’s Future
Chapter 34. Dreaming AUMI’s Future
Chapter 34. Dreaming AUMI’s Future
References
References
References
Editorial Team and Chapter Contributors
Editorial Team and Chapter Contributors
Editorial Team and Chapter Contributors
Index
Index
Index
Extended Description for Figure 12.5
Extended Description for Figure 12.5
Extended Description for Figure 12.5
| ISBN | 9780472903689 |
|---|---|
| Related ISBN(s) | 9780472055739, 9780472075737 |
| DOI | 10.1353/book.119355 |
| MARC Record | Download |
| OCLC | 1390715774 |
| Launched on MUSE | 2024-01-28 |
| Language | English |
| Open Access | Yes |
Copyright
2024
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