Lawrence Warrior And Scholar: Colin Mcphee, A Musical Odyssey

Lawrence: Warrior and Scholar

by Colin McPhee

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Colin Mcphee (1900-1964) was a groundbreaking American composer, ethnomusicologist, and anthropologist. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of ethnomusicology, which he helped to establish as a respected academic discipline. Mcphee spent many years studying the music of different cultures around the world, and his research had a profound impact on the development of Western classical music.

Early Life and Education

Colin Mcphee was born in Montreal, Canada, on March 15, 1900. He began studying piano at a young age, and he showed a talent for music from an early age. In 1919, Mcphee moved to New York City to study composition at the Institute of Musical Art. He also studied with Nadia Boulanger in Paris.

Career as a Composer

In the 1920s, Mcphee began to compose music that drew on his interest in folk music from around the world. His early works include the "Balinese Ceremonial Music" (1933) and the "Tabuh-Tabuhan" (1936),which were inspired by his research in Bali. Mcphee's music is characterized by its use of exotic scales and rhythms, and it often incorporates elements of folk music from different cultures.

Ethnomusicological Research

In the 1930s, Mcphee began his research in ethnomusicology. He traveled to Bali, Java, and Mexico to study the music of these cultures. Mcphee's research was groundbreaking, and it helped to lay the foundation for the field of ethnomusicology.

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Lawrence: Warrior and Scholar

by Colin McPhee

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	16596 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	120 pages

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