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Natalie Sarrazin serves as Professor and Music Studies Coordinator within the Theatre & Music Studies department at SUNY Brockport, bringing extensive expertise in ethnomusicology and music education developed through advanced academic training and international scholarly contributions.
Her educational foundation includes:
- BA/BM from Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford
- Teacher Certification from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- MMEd from Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University
- PhD in Ethnomusicology from University of Maryland-College Park
Dr. Sarrazin's research critically examines Indian popular music's cultural dimensions, particularly its intersections with film, religious traditions, and pedagogical frameworks. Her work reveals how musical expressions in Hindi cinema negotiate identity, memory, and social discourse while pioneering innovative approaches to music education that integrate global traditions and embodied learning practices.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on South Asian musical cultures within cinematic and educational contexts, with recurring themes of fusion genres, pedagogical innovation, and cross-cultural transmission. Her scholarship bridges theoretical analysis with practical classroom applications, emphasizing music's role in cultural preservation and social commentary.
No scientific awards are explicitly documented in the provided materials.
As co-founder and Executive Director of the Western Music Education Association in India (WMEA), Dr. Sarrazin leads significant international initiatives supporting music educators across India through NAfME-affiliated programs. Her administrative role as Music Studies Coordinator further demonstrates institutional leadership in curriculum development and academic program management, though specific grant histories remain unreported.
She directs the Western Music Education Association in India (WMEA), a non-profit organization dedicated to training and supporting music educators throughout India through partnerships with U.S.-based NAfME.
