A Chinese Faith-Based Inclusive Choir in the US: Exploring the Shared Journey of Conductors and Singers

This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of the directors and singers of a church choir. The choral directors were a Chinese-American migrant couple. They experienced resistance to their Christian faith and Western music learning, but they became accomplished musicians. This study...

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Main Author: Fung, Annabella (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Common Ground Publishing 2017
In: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
Year: 2017, Volume: 7, Issue: 4, Pages: 17-32
Further subjects:B Cooperative Learning
B Fellowship and Positive Aging
B Stewardship
B Worship and Spirituality
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