Women, Music, Culture

Women, Music, Culture: An Introduction, Third Edition is the first undergraduate textbook on the history and contributions of women in a variety of musical genres and professions, ideal for students in Music and Gender Studies courses. A compelling narrative, accompanied by 112 guided listening experiences, brings the world of women in music to life. The author employs a wide array of pedagogical aides, including a running glossary and a comprehensive companion website with links to Spotify playlists and supplementary videos for each chapter. The musical work of women throughout history-including that of composers, performers, conductors, technicians, and music industry personnel-is presented using both art music and popular music examples. New to this edition: - An expansion from 57 to 112 listening examples conveniently available on Spotify. - Additional focus on intersectionality in art and popular music. - A new segment on Music and #MeToo and increased coverage of protest music. - Additional coverage of global music. - Substantial updates in popular music. - Updated companion website materials designed to engage all learners. Visit the author's website at www.womenmusicculture.com

Julie C. Dunbar is Professor Emerita of Music at Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin, where she taught music history, music appreciation, instrumental music education, and served as Faculty Development Coordinator. Her past publications focus on music in sociocultural contexts as well as vocation in higher education.

Part I Telling Musical Stories: Missing Voices in the Documentation of Musical Traditions Chapter 1 Reflections on "Deep Listening": Exploring Music in Context Focus on Feminism Defining Feminism: Nineteenth Century Roots and Women's Suffrage Chapter 2 Medieval Liturgical Roots and the Documentation of the Western Canon Chapter 3 Women in "World" Music: An Expanded View of Global Narratives Part II Restricted Domains: Gender Spheres in Art Music Chapter 4 Court Performers of Japan, India, and Europe: Freedom and Restriction Chapter 5 The Baroque: Social Class and the Path to Publication Chapter 6 Eighteenth Century Classicism: Revisiting Vienna Chapter 7 Romantic-Era Performer/Composers: Walking the Public/Private Line Focus on Feminism From First Wave to Second Wave Part III Visual Images in an Aural World Chapter 8 American Popular Music: 1895-1945 Chapter 9 Empowered Voices in the Public Eye: Women of Gospel and Blues Chapter 10 Visual Media and the Marketing of Performers Focus on Feminism Third-Wave Feminist Diversity Part IV A Time of Change: The Impact of Education on Women's Art Music Activity Chapter 11 Changing Gender Roles: From Nineteenth Century Opera to the Modern Musical Focus on Feminism Voice of Authority Chapter 12 Segregation and Integration: Instrumental Ensembles from 1900 to the Present Focus on Feminism Music and #MeToo Chapter 13 Large-Scale Works and Experimental Voices Part V No Longer "One of the Boys" Chapter 14 Instrumental to Jazz: The Forgotten Role of Women Chapter 15 Music Technology in the Hands of Women Chapter 16 Popular Music as a Feminist Platform: Women in Charge of Production and Management Focus on Feminism Do We Still Need Feminism?