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Simon Mills is a Professor of Ethnomusicology at Durham University's Department of Music, specializing in Korean traditional music, particularly shaman ritual music. His research explores musical instruments, representation systems, and the role of music in healing and ritual contexts. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on Korean shamanism, including studies on South Korea's East Coast hereditary shamans, documented in his seminal work Healing Rhythms (2007).
- Co-led AKS-funded projects (2010–2020) with Dr. Sunghee Park on Ulleungdo island music, shamanic personal style analysis, and Buddhist chanting practices.
- Active member of the British Forum for Ethnomusicology, presenting regularly at conferences.
Research interests include:
- Shamanic ritual music and its instruments (changgo, kkwaenggwari)
- Musical analysis of rhythm and performance theory
- Digital technology's impact on musical life
- Preservation of intangible cultural heritage
Publications analyze Korean shamanic music's artistic legacy, Buddhist chant styles, and the Durham Oriental Music Festival's cultural impact. His work bridges practical music learning ('bi-musicality') with academic research, demonstrated through his performances with the Durham Gamelan Group.
Supervised five graduate students focusing on ethnomusicological topics. Research grants include multiple AKS-funded collaborations exploring Korean musical traditions' evolution in modern contexts.
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