a ritual is to explore, to affirm, and to celebrate the participants’ concept of the relationships of their world, or of part of tt, whether that part be physical, social, political, religious, or any of these in combination.
In some old societies they often participated in a drum circle. These rituals could unlock certain spiritual awakening. These drum circles would last for hours on end and invoke a callings from within.
Any attempt to explain the meaning of musicking, and its function in human life, that doesn’t at least try to deal with all kinds of human musicking, however, strange, or primitive, or even antipathetic i may appear to our perceptions, just isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.
To me this is my favorite line in the entire paper. C. Small brings full awareness that a concert performance isn't just about watching a big musical star show but the entire process. From the equipment team bring in musical props to the people who direct the cars for parking. Each one plays a vital role in the music experience. There is no easy way of explaining how music plays a role in all our lives not just when we turn on the radio or TV but all day everyday.