Fieldwork Project Topic

As of right now, I will be doing my fieldwork presentation on ARRR!!!, the all-pirate a cappella group from Brown University, still pending official approval by the group. Besides my interest to learn more about Northern European sea shanties, I’m also curious about the role of ARRR!!!’s music in not only creating a unique aural experience, but a unique theatrical experience as well. I would like to explore how ARRR!!!’s music contributes to their image on campus, and how that image in turn contributes to this theatrical component of their performances. I’m also interested to learn about what the pirates think of their music, their role in the performances, and their image on campus.