Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 民族音樂研究所 === 101 === The Chinese community represents a large percentage of the population of Toronto, Canada. Various Chinese choirs exist by the strong support of interested parties, together with practicing persistently and organizing various forms of performances by the Chinese community. This has formed a unique landscape of Chinese culture. Therefore, this research will be based on the oldest community, which it is called The Chinese Canadian Choir of Toronto.
The analysis in the thesis includes: 1. the music and cultural background of Chinese Canadians; 2. the organization of the Chinese Canadian Choir of Toronto; 3.The analysis of the musical programs, including pieces from 1998-2011 Annual Concert, category of pieces, articulation; 4. the analysis of conductors, choir members, guest performers and pieces; 5. Conclusion and the future trend of the choir.
The thesis uses interviews and surveys to research the motivation and background of each individual and to suggest possible future trends of The Chinese Canadian Choir of Toronto.
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