Julie Taylor
Degrees
- Ph.D. University of Edinburgh, Ethnomusicology, 2002
- M.A. Wheaton College (IL), Intercultural Communications & Ethnomusicology, Summa Cum Laude, 1992
- B.Mus. (equiv), Royal College of Music London, Violin/Piano Performance, Summa Cum Laude Tagore gold medal, 1977
- Professional Qualifications: FTCL (1974), LRSM (1972), ARCM (1977).
Current positions
- Africa Area Anthropology Coordinator (incorporates roles of Ethnomusicology Coordinator and Ethnomusicology Consultant). (2006– )
- Lecturer ETP Germany/UK, Ethnomusicology & Arts Training Courses. (2006– )
Other experience
- Ethnomusicology Consultant, UTB, (2000 – 2006)
- Ethnomusicologist, EAG, (1993 – 2000)
- Editor, Ethno-Info Anthropology Journal, AFA (2007– )
- Lecturer, Daystar University, Nairobi. Full time 1994-1996, part-time (1996 – 1999)
- Course tutor, Pan African Christian University, BA level, Kenya, 1996
- Adjunct faculty, Wheaton Conservatory of Music (IL), (1991 – 1992)
- Facilitator, Ethnic Worship workshops, Africa, (1994 – 2007)
- Audio internship, Language Recordings International, Kenya, 1994
- Academic Certification Committee of International Council of Ethnodoxologists, (2003 – 2004)
- Coordinator and tutor, SIL/IMB Field orientation programs, East Africa, (2003 – 2005)
- Various governance roles (EC Vice-chair, Acting Director, Appeals Cmtee, etc.) (1995 – 2005)
Memberships
- Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM- USA)
- European Society Ethnomusicology (ESEM)
- British Forum of Ethnomusicology (BFE)
- International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM)
- International Council of Ethnodoxologists (ICE)
- The British Institute in Eastern Africa (Anthropology)
Language proficiency
- English native speaker
- Kiswahili Level S2+, R2+
- French Level S1+, R3
Research interests
- Indigenous arts in worship
- emotive and neuro-scientific states of performance and belief
- organology
- applied ethnomusicology
- cultural factors influencing sustainable development
- African issues
Selected publications
Publications in SIL International Bibliography
2006. “From Now On, Give Us This Bread! ” In All the World is Singing , Frank Fortunato, Paul Neeley and Carol Brinneman, eds. Pp. 138-140. GA: Authentic Publishing. Also published in EthnoDoxology, Vol. 2(4). 2004.
2004. “Even the Frogs are Singing! ” EthnoDoxology, Vol. 2(4).
2002. The Music of the Sabaot: Bridging Traditional and Christian Contexts. Ph.D. thesis. University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
1999. “Pre-Reading and Writing: Strategies from an Ethnomusicological Perspective.” EM News Vol. 8(4). Dallas: SIL.
1998. “Reflections from Eastern Africa. ” EM News Vol. 7(1). Dallas: SIL.
1997. “Working with an Existing Worship Group.” In All The World Will Worship: Helps for Developing Indigenous Hymns. Brian Schrag and Paul Neeley, eds. Pp. 41-44. Dallas: SIL.
1997. “Ethnomusicology: Preparing for Tomorrow?” Notes on Sociolinguistics Vol. 2(4). Dallas: SIL.
1992. A Generative Analysis of Faiwol Music of Papua New Guinea and Abun Music of Irian Jaya. M.A. thesis. Wheaton College, Illinois. (Manuscript).
Selected papers presented
2006. “The Unconscious Church: a Postmodernistic View of Trance in Worship.” Presented at the Global Consultation on Music and Mission, St. Paul, Minnesota, July 11-15, 2006.
2005. “Identity and Transformation in African worship.” Presented at the 5th World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People, Kiruna, Sweden, August 7-14, 2005.
2003. “Support the Banana Tree Before it Falls: Challenges Facing Sabaot Indigenous Music.” Presented at the British Forum for Ethnomusicology Conference, Ireland.
2001. “Contextualisation in Music.” Presented at the International ChristianCollege, Glasgow.
2000. “Ethnomusicology and Non Print Media.” Presented at the Non-Print Media Consultation, Kenya.
1998. “Music & Culture.” Presented at Sabaot Pastors Convention (BTL), Mt. Elgon, Kenya.
1997. “Biblical & Cultural Considerations for Song-writing.” Presented at Pan African Christian University Christian Songwriting Seminar, Kenya.