Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Research in Music Education
Publication Date
2025
Keywords
popular music education, history, youth culture, professional development, collaborative learning
Abstract
The purpose of this historical study was to examine the planning, implementation, participants, and activities associated with the Youth Music Institute (YMI) held at the University of Wisconsin from July 7 to August 1, 1969. Organizers hoped this event would bridge the communication gap between society, educational institutions, and youth through a collaborative learning environment involving students, music educators, guidance counselors, and professional recording artists. Participants used the term “youth music” to encompass multiple genres that captured the interest of young people, including various forms of rock, blues, soul, country western, jazz, and ethnic styles. The program consisted of lectures from leading scholars in multiple disciplines; working groups to discuss topics related to youth music, culture, and school curricula; and open rehearsal clinics with professional artists coaching student ensembles. The YMI also sponsored weekly public concerts where professionals and students appeared together, thereby creating authentic performance opportunities for the aspiring young musicians. Research into details surrounding the YMI may provide valuable insights for advocacy and professional development that will enable teachers to advance popular music education today.
Funding Source
This article was published Open Access thanks to a transformative agreement between Milner Library and Sage Journals.
DOI
10.1177/00224294251339801
Recommended Citation
Hash, P. M. (2025). The Youth Music Institute at the University of Wisconsin, Summer 1969. Journal of Research in Music Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/00224294251339801
Comments
First published in Journal of Research in Music Education (2025): https://doi.org/10.1177/00224294251339801
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