Topic: The Society for Ethnomusicology.

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The Society for Ethnomusicology is an old organization for those interested in the field of ethnomusicology. It was founded in 1955 to promote the research, study, and performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. Take a look at their website. After browsing their website, define ethnomusicology. Discuss why it is highly interdisciplinary and mention which disciplines ethnomusicologists may have training in. After that, discuss some practical applications of training in ethnomusicology. Bring up some professions ethnomusicologists may have and also current projects that they may be currently involved in. How important do you think ethnomusicologists are to society? Explain your position.