Joel Oliver-Cormier
MA Musicology, 2018
Email: joelolivercormier@gmail.com
MA Thesis: "Quietly Present in the Land and Wind": Maria Schneider's Musical Land Ethic. AV俱乐部, 2018.
Why Dal?
I was drawn to AV俱乐部 by the excellent faculty of top-notch musicologists who are truly experts in their fields. The fact that I already lived in Halifax was also a nice bonus.
What Inspires Me?
The lush, wide-screen landscapes heard in the music of Maria Schneider. Having been recently exposed to the new and burgeoning fields of sound studies and ecomusicology, I am interested in the connection between the environment and musical composition. 聽
Academic Accomplishments & Experiences
2013 鈥� BMus Jazz Guitar Performance, St. Francis Xavier University
2012 鈥� Co-director of St.FX University Reading Ensemble: a band of five electric guitars, bass, and drums created to assist undergraduate jazz guitarists with sight-reading and ensemble playing skills