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Unmuted: The Voices of Women in Low Brass
04/11/2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000007266
Abstract
This project explores the lived experiences of ten women-identifying musicians who play the trombone, euphonium, or tuba – brass instruments traditionally associated with a lower musical register and often dominated by men. Through in-depth interviews, these women recount their personal journeys into the field and highlight barriers they have faced, such as gender bias, exclusion, and the issue of sexual harassment and assault, an experience that was familiar to each participant either firsthand or was known to occur within the profession. While their stories highlight systemic inequalities in the world of brass music, they also reveal resilience, leadership, and the vital contributions these musicians make to their art and communities. By centering their voices, this research seeks to foster awareness, encourage hard conversations, and advocate for more inclusive and equal spaces in low brass performance and education.
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- Title
- Unmuted: The Voices of Women in Low Brass
- Creators
- Bailey Kopp (Author)
- Contributors
- Christopher Dickey (Supervisor) - Washington State University, School of Music
- Academic Unit
- Graduate Student Projects (MUS 702)
- Identifiers
- 99901206067801842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Other creative works
- Course Name
- MASTER’S SPECIAL PROBLEMS, DIRECTED STUDY AND EXAMINATION; MUS 702