Poster Title
P-25 The Adventist Musician Experience
Abstract
This phenomenological study seeks to better understand the lives of Adventist musicians within the wider classical music community. Adventism is defined by Laurence R. Iannaccone as a ‘strict’ religion—one which impacts multiple aspects of its members lives and requires strong commitment. Similar to a study by Annabelle Fung on Christian musicians, this study explores what happens when an Adventist chooses or is ‘called’ to a musical career, especially the interactions between their unique religious and professional identities. Interviews were conducted with each Adventist musician and themes were identified from the data by a content analysis.
Start Date
2-28-2020 2:30 PM
P-25 The Adventist Musician Experience
This phenomenological study seeks to better understand the lives of Adventist musicians within the wider classical music community. Adventism is defined by Laurence R. Iannaccone as a ‘strict’ religion—one which impacts multiple aspects of its members lives and requires strong commitment. Similar to a study by Annabelle Fung on Christian musicians, this study explores what happens when an Adventist chooses or is ‘called’ to a musical career, especially the interactions between their unique religious and professional identities. Interviews were conducted with each Adventist musician and themes were identified from the data by a content analysis.
Acknowledgments
J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar
Mentors: Karl G. D. Bailey, Behavioral Sciences; Karin Thompson, Music