UCLA Hosts 'Theorizing Trauma and Disability in the Arts' Conference
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music is set to host a four-day conference, 'Theorizing Trauma and Disability in the Arts', from October 16 to 19. The event, organized by Associate Professor Jenny Olivia Johnson, combines humanities research and artistic perspectives to explore the generative and reflective aspects of trauma and disabilities in the arts. Among the highlights is a headline performance by DJ and sound artist Maria Chávez.
The conference will kick off with Chávez performing a three-set concert and presenting a multisensory art installation. In addition to her artistic contributions, Chávez will share her personal experience with a brain disorder and her return to performing after a five-year hiatus. Throughout the conference, attendees can expect a wide range of topics, from the soundscape of America's midcentury polio epidemic to the politics of orchestral community outreach. Panels will also delve into trauma representations in contemporary television shows and albums, as well as immigration trauma in nineteenth-century popular music.
Johnson, who encountered synesthesia frequently in her research on trauma and memory, realized that people with neurological disabilities also often experienced it. This connection between trauma and disabilities is a key theme of the conference. The event will also feature pedagogy workshops, such as a deep listening workshop with composer Nomi Epstein, and panels with multiple perspectives, like the musical theater and trauma panel.
The 'Theorizing Trauma and Disability in the Arts' conference promises to be an enlightening and engaging exploration of these crucial topics. With a mix of artistic performances, scholarly discussions, and practical workshops, the event is sure to offer something of value to all attendees.
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