Reviews

“Dr Jennifer Lanipekun has maintained an infinite, multidisciplinary curiosity into what makes communication successful in terms of an artistic performance. Her approach has been focused on finding a simple, context-sensitive way to illuminate the moment-by-moment dynamic process by which a director and the cast use the rehearsals as a means of working towards a somewhat shared, collaborative vision. Notwithstanding the personality of the director, it is clear from Dr. Lanipekun's data that what emerges from the process is based on a critical creative tension between all the participants, with ownership shifting towards the cast as the rehearsals proceed towards the first public performance. This book draws on a lifetime’s professional insights as performer, teacher and researcher. It is a highly readable, engaging narrative and will reward all those who share an interest in how collective artistic performance is characterised and infused by the essence of human design.” – Graham F. Welch, PhD MA BEd(Hons) CertEd, Established Chair of Music Education and Acting Head of Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, International Music Education Research Centre