Text explores music as a mobile art shaped by human movement and technological transmission, employing a case-study methodology to develop broader conceptual themes including “colonialism, migration, diaspora, copyright, and hybridity.” Musical examples span Western and non-Western traditions across several genres. Organized in three thematic parts: Migration, Mediation, and Mashup. Part 1 explores three different groups …
Music on the Move (Fosler-Lussier; 2020) (CC BY-NC)Read More »
Text is organized thematically according to the social function: storytelling, political expression, spirituality, dance, domestic entertainment, and more. The chapters can be taught in any order. A complete set of PowerPoint slides and learning objectives is included. Some chapters arrive at interpretive conclusions that are not the only defensible readings, which may support critical discussion …
Resonances: Engaging Music in Its Cultural Context (Morgan-Ellis; 2020) (CC BY-SA)Read More »
This text examines the connections between the Bible and music across three parts: a historical survey; an analysis of the interpretation of texts through musical setting; a section on composers from the Middle Ages to the present day. Musical examples are embedded throughout. Its utility for a general music appreciation course is limited by its …
This short course focuses exclusively on Schubert’s settings of Goethe’s poems for solo voice and piano. The original German texts with parallel English translations, scores for four songs, and recordings of all discussed works are provided in the unit. Its narrow focus makes it unsuitable as a standalone text. However, it could be used as …
Schubert’s Lieder: Settings of Goethe’s Poems (The Open University; 2007) (CC BY-NC)Read More »
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Watch the “Adopting Accounting OER: Practical Strategies for Implementation” recording Access the “Adopting Accounting OER: Practical Strategies for Implementation” slides Considering adopting OER for your accounting course but unsure how to begin or what the process looks like in practice? This interactive session will provide …
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Come ready to share your ideas about leveraging AI to create ancillaries for psychology OER. We will share some prompts and ideas and engage in a collaborative conversation.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Watch the “Music Appreciation OER: An Overview” recording In this conversation we will explore the OER available for teaching music appreciation (C-ID MUS 100). Join us to learn about both the existing and newly curated music OER.
This text collects essays by composers, performers, academics, journalists, and arts administrators. Authors include Alex Ross, Ara Guzelimian and Unsuk Chin. Part I addresses issues in nonprofit arts organizations. Part II presents case studies. Because of the high profile of many of its authors, essays from this collection are suitable for supplementary reading.Disclaimer: Please note …
Monday, March 30, 2026 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am Watch the “Leading with Impact: Communicating the Value of OER to Governing Boards and Executive Leadership” recording Access the “Leading with Impact: Communicating the Value of OER to Governing Boards and Executive Leadership” slides Effective OER work requires institutional alignment—and that begins with how we …
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a conversation about the ASL OER that are currently available or under development. Together we will explore how to use OER and other resources to get your courses to ZTC.