Katie Callam:
 The
Creative Process of Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G Minor,
op. 17
During June 2011, I investigated Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio
in G minor, op. 17. I was curious to find out more about this
piece: when and why it was written, and how these factors might
influence a modern performance. After some general background
research, I was
able to obtain (with Mellon funding) a digital copy of the manuscript
from the Robert Schumann-Haus in Zwickau, Germany. This instantly
exploded the scope of my research, as I now could examine the
primary source.
My work with the manuscript was a tedious and time-consuming
process, but it was very rewarding. I can only describe the process
of
studying
Clara’s handwriting, scribbles, and music notation as being
absolutely incredible. I went through each measure of the manuscript
and used a system of color-coding to record differences between
the manuscript and first published version, including changes
in dynamic
markings, articulation markings, and the notes themselves. Additionally,
I used music notation software to rewrite each section that was
crossed out in the manuscript. In total, I ended with 23 pages
of rewritten
music and two analyzed copies of the 34-page score, one studied
before the manuscript arrived and one with the color-codings.
No in-depth
source study of this piano trio has ever been published, so I
am excited to be able to share this research with other scholars
and
music lovers when the project is completed in spring 2012.
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Tessa Angell and Madalyn Muncy:
In January 2011, two Hope College students created and posted fliers
around Kollen Hall, promoting rush events for a fake fraternity,
Kappa Kappa Kappa. The acronym and fictitious rush events parodied
the Klu Klux Klan. The poster in Kollen Hall referenced cross
burnings, the confederacy, and white sheets, all of which are
threatening and
historically significant symbols of the KKK. The poster was not
only viewed as an attack on campus Greek Life, but also highlighted
significant
weaknesses in the college community. There were a variety of responses
to the event ranging from anger to disbelief to indifference,
but many called for reconciliation and a way forward. The poster
prompted
a campus-wide discussion about how a faith-based college community
can foster a more inclusive atmosphere.
This project began as a class
assignment to create short films documenting the reaction of
students to the poster and in February
2011, under the guidance of Professors Ernest Cole and William
Pannapacker. Today, some of the initial footage has been compiled
with additional footage, in order to produce a 30 minute film,
comprised of 14 interviews with students, faculty, and staff.
All of the video interviews were filmed with a Flip video camera,
and
the film was produced with iMovie. Additionally, four learning
modules, which are specific to the academic disciplines of
history, psychology, religion, and English, were produced for this
webpage.
Each module contains additional interview footage, resources,
and discussion questions that are relevant to the respective
discipline. Although the modules are divided by discipline, the material
can
be used within a variety of disciplinary contexts.
Visit the project website here
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