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Abstract
In her Culminating Experience “When Music Speaks” Swiss saxophonist Charlotte Lang explores the emotions and experiences of a female jazz musician. She sheds light on the struggles faced in a male-dominated industry and aims to raise awareness, serve as a role model, and inspire as an educator. Charlotte’s focus is on reflection, emotional processing, and composing, using music as a tool of expression. Charlotte shares excerpts from her daily journal, showcasing her efforts to understand and articulate her emotions. Additionally, she engages in impactful conversations with four influential musicians, including Kris Davis (CAN), Nicole Johänntgen (GER), Joanne Brackeen (USA), and Zahili Gonzales Zamora (CUB), gaining valuable insights and advice. Charlotte composes four pieces expressing her journey and breaking free from established norms. She emphasizes the importance of community and belonging and concludes with a sense of optimism and progress in the jazz world. Charlotte's Culminating Experience (CE) focuses on sharing her personal experiences. However, she acknowledges that achieving gender equality requires addressing economic and racial equality as well. In her future endeavors, she aspires to explore and advocate for a more comprehensive and diverse approach, aiming to bridge gaps and mediate discussions on these intersecting issues.
Publication Date
7-1-2023
Campus
Boston Campus
Recommended Citation
Lang, Charlotte. “When Music Speaks - Reflecting and Composing to Process Emotions of a Female Jazz Musician.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2023. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-global-jazz/138.