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Tim Knowles is a Teaching Professor in the School of Languages, Arts and Societies at University of Sheffield. He specializes in ethnomusicology and participatory performance, with a focus on social theory and material culture in music. His doctoral research (since 2015) examines Sheffield’s public participatory music events (e.g., open mics, folk sessions). He teaches performance and ethnomusicology modules, including 'Foundations of Music' with the Department of Lifelong Learning.
Education:
- B.A. in Music and English Literature (University of Glasgow, 2006–2010)
- M.A. in Ethnomusicology (University of Sheffield, 2012)
Research Interests: Folk music practices, improvisation, and the sociocultural dynamics of collaborative music-making. His work bridges musical participation with broader social theories and legal frameworks (e.g., pub licensing).
Teaching Experience: Taught ~10,000 lessons to hundreds of students (2014–2019) as an instrumental tutor. Active performer with ensembles like Beyond Albedo and Genevieve Carver and The Unsung.
Publications: Contributed to International Journal of Traditional Arts on folk law and pub licensing (2023).
