Common Threads: From Sacred to Secular, Ancient to (nearly) Modern

Karen’s Masters was about mediaeval plainsong; her PhD explored 18th and 19th century Scottish song collecting, and her part-time postdoctoral AHRC research investigated Scottish fiddle-tune accompaniments. Next, she’ll be examining the University of St Andrews’ historic, but little-known Copyright Music collection. In her Exchange Talk, she will reveal the common thread which has interlaced all her research activities.