Name
1585 - Sino-Russian Anti-Fascist Music: A Cross-Cultural Creative Workshop
Date & Time
Friday, July 31, 2026, 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Description
The workshop aims to guide participants toward a deeper understanding of Sino-Russian anti-fascist music from both historical and artistic perspectives. It encourages participants to analyze musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation as reflections of collective emotion and national identity during wartime. Beyond intellectual learning, the session promotes creativity and collaboration through cross-cultural reinterpretation, allowing participants to experience how music can bridge different traditions. A central pedagogical focus is the development of a personal Anti-Fascist Music Brochure, which serves as an evolving record of each participant’s reflections, analytical insights, and creative ideas. By blending historical learning with creative exploration, the workshop inspires educators and students to integrate values of inclusivity, peace, and intercultural dialogue into contemporary community music practice.1. Introduction: Cultural and Historical Context (10 minutes)Drawing from Module 1, participants are introduced to the wartime background of Chinese and Russian anti-fascist songs through multimedia excerpts such as The Sacred War and The Yellow River Cantata. Each participant begins their personal Anti-Fascist Music Brochure by noting initial impressions, imagery, or keywords.2. Guided Listening and Analysis (15 minutes)Adapted from Module 2, participants analyze selected excerpts in small groups, focusing on harmonic color, rhythm, and emotional tone. They document their insights in the brochure using reflections, short texts, or visual elements to connect sound with meaning.3. Creative Group Re-Creation (20 minutes)Based on Modules 3 and 4, groups reinterpret short song fragments by translating lyrics, rearranging instrumentation, or staging a brief performance. Each group adds QR codes, sketches, or reflective notes to their brochures to record the creative process.4. Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes)Following Module 5, groups present their work and discuss how anti-fascist music can be reimagined for modern audiences. Participants then write a final reflection in their brochure about the connection between music, history, and peace education.Expected Outcomes: Participants will leave with a partially completed Anti-Fascist Music Brochure that documents their analytical, creative, and reflective journey. The workshop demonstrates how community-based and cross-cultural engagement with anti-fascist music can inspire educators, performers, and policymakers to use music as a powerful medium for peace, inclusivity, and shared humanity.
Location Name
514B
Session Type
Workshop
Presenter(s)
RUOXI DENG