1. The group I'm studying for my ethnography report is a church worship band. This isn't an ordinary church band however; this band is extremely professional as they perform in front of at least one thousand people per church service. My cultural broker, luckily enough, is my mother. She has been in contact with their lead vocalist, Joel, for quite some time and it shouldn't be too troublesome to research them. I have chosen to study this group because I have music knowledge already, but I am completely in the dark when it comes to the technology they use, how they rehearse in a professional setting, etc. Also, I hope to conduct interviews with each of the members and learn about the troubles they have faced in society being musicians. I believe I will learn a great deal about how such a large operation can run smoothly with little to no hiccups. It will be an enlightening experience.
2. Time may be of an issue--since they are a church band, they only meet once a week to rehearse. However, I will be able to attend many church services (there are three a week) and observe different aspects of the performance. Being a drummer myself, I am also weary of the fact that I might know too much to begin with. My goal is for this not to be the case, as I hope to study the production side of the performance rather than the music itself.
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