Preferred Name
Linlin Uta
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Date of Graduation
5-15-2026
Semester of Graduation
Spring
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
School of Music
First Advisor
Gabriel Dobner
Second Advisor
John Peterson
Third Advisor
Andrew Connell
Abstract
Music has a unique power to either foster harmony and peace or contribute to discord and suffering, depending on how it is used. The role of music in three different wartime camps—the Bando Prisoner-of-War Camp in Japan during World War I, Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and Japanese American internment camps during World War II—illustrates both the dangers and the transformative potential of music. While these examples highlight the misuse of music as a warning, they also reveal how music, when used in a positive way, can offer valuable lessons for promoting global peace.
Moreover, in an environment where human rights are respected, music can play an even more profound role in fostering unity and harmony. Contemporary musicians are using music as a tool for peace-building, transcending borders and cultural differences. Given its universal appeal and emotional power, music holds immense potential to bridge divides and promote peace worldwide, making it a powerful instrument for positive change.
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