The Current Status of Campus Music Culture Activities at Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology in Henan province
Abstract
The objective of this study was to survey the current status of campus music culture activities at Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology in Henan province. The research methodology was qualitative research. The research tools were the surveying form and interview guideline. Key informants were three music teachers. The collected data was analyzed by using content analysis method. The research finding was the school offers a diverse range of music cultural activities, categorized into competitive events, performance-based activities, cultural inheritance initiatives, self-organized club events, and cross-disciplinary integration activities. These events engage a significant number of students, with competitive activities attracting over a thousand participants annually. While popular experience events and cultural inheritance initiatives have seen substantial participation, the depth of engagement varies, with a majority of students participating in viewing-type activities. Music cultural activities at the school. The first category includes competitive events like the Campus Singer Competition, attracting over a thousand participants annually. The second category focuses on performance-based activities such as concerts and departmental reports. The third is cultural inheritance activities that utilize local Henan resources, including traditional folk music and workshops. The fourth category consists of self-organized activities by student clubs, which host events like street performances. Finally, the fifth category encompasses cross-disciplinary integration activities, including workshops that combine music with technology and art.
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