Violin curricula, such as the Essential Elements method, shape both performance and historical understanding. However, many Western methods overlook contributions from underrepresented composers, limiting perspectives on music history. Existing resources are often scarce or costly, creating barriers for musicians and educators. This project serves to supplement music educators’ curriculum in music history and violin performance by offering an accessible repertoire list of underrepresented and historically marginalized Western composers.
This project supplements music education by providing an accessible repertoire list of historically marginalized composers, integrating diversity into music history and violin instruction. By analyzing musical works, we curated a sequence tailored to different education levels, fostering inclusivity and broadening available teaching materials.
Our resources highlight the significance of marginalized composers, ensuring instructors have practical materials for students of all ages. Expanding this project’s reach is essential to accessibility and supporting an inclusive musical landscape for music history and Western violin performance.
