Sidney M. Boquiren

Sidney M. Boquiren is a Research Fellow in the field of Music, known for their Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities during 2003–2004. Their work explores the intersection of music and spirituality through creative practice, specifically via the composition Misang Walang Salita (Mass Without Words) for string quartet.

Research interests center on the relationship between music and faith, examining how aural experiences can convey sacred and spiritual notions outside traditional liturgical contexts. This project investigates tensions between individual and institutional belief systems, using musical composition as a catalyst to critically reconsider the synergistic dynamics of music and spirituality.

Scientific awards:

• Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities