OUTCAST: A Compositional Interpretation of LGBTQIA+ Members' Self Love Stories in Social Participation

Proponent/s Name/s (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Victor G. Garcia, De La Salle University Integrated School (Manila)

Document Types

Arts and Design Research Presentation

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Marial Grace P. Olo Ziv B. Astronomo

Abstract/Executive Summary

In history, it has been known to the world that the LGBT community has been facing challenges in this society, and where struggles occur, love must prevail. To numerically determine these 4 qualifying people, a behavioral survey was released for them to answer. The interpretation process was done by arranging the ideas from the interview transcription, planning the song themes ahead of time, and using creative figurative languages. After creating the songs, another survey was sent to the four participants for evaluation and subjective criticisms. Results show that all participants have agreed that the songs created can positively influence the well-being of an LGBT member. Moreover, the participants discussed the ways they practically deal with homophobia. In conclusion, the songs created can possibly help and influence other LGBT members. These can help them in life as there are still countless challenges for them to face.

Keywords

LGBTQIA+; Self-Love; Music; Social Participation

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Music and Sonic Art (MUS)