PERANAN KOIR DALAM PENGHAYATAN DAN PELESTARIAN LAGU ETNIK TRADISIONAL SABAH SEBAGAI PENGEMBANGAN IDENTITI BUDAYA

THE ROLE OF THE CHOIR IN THE REVIVAL AND PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL ETHNIC SONGS OF SABAH AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL IDENTITY

Abstract

ABSTRAK

Dalam era globalisasi, penggunaan bahasa ibunda dan muzik tradisional di Sabah semakin terpinggir, khususnya dalam kalangan generasi muda. Kajian ini meneliti peranan koir sebagai medium penting dalam usaha penghayatan dan pelestarian lagu etnik tradisional Sabah, yang merangkumi elemen budaya dan identiti etnik. Melalui analisis literatur dan kajian kes persembahan koir di Sabah, kajian ini menyatakan bagaimana koir bukan sahaja berfungsi sebagai platform artistik tetapi juga sebagai alat pendidikan yang dapat memperkenalkan semula lagu etnik tradisional kepada khalayak yang lebih luas. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa koir memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan kesinambungan lagu etnik tradisional, melalui proses adaptasi moden tanpa menghilangkan nilai-nilai asalnya. Walaupun terdapat cabaran seperti kurangnya pengetahuan muzik etnik di kalangan ahli koir dan kekurangan bahan muzik yang tersedia, kajian ini mencadangkan pendekatan strategik seperti kolaborasi dengan pemuzik etnik dan program pendidikan yang berfokuskan pemeliharaan warisan budaya. Kajian ini menekankan kepentingan penglibatan koir dalam usaha melestarikan dan memperkaya identiti budaya Sabah, serta menyeru kepada sokongan berterusan dalam mendokumentasi dan mempromosikan lagu etnik tradisional.

Kata kunci: Koir, Lagu Etnik Tradisional, Identiti Budaya, Penghayatan dan Pelestarian, Pendidikan Muzik

ABSTRACT

In the era of globalization, the use of the mother tongue and traditional music in Sabah is increasingly marginalized, especially among the younger generation. This study examines the role of the choir as an important medium in the effort to appreciate and preserve traditional ethnic songs of Sabah, which include elements of culture and ethnic identity. Through literature analysis and case studies of choir performances in Sabah, this study states how the choir not only functions as an artistic platform but also as an educational tool that can reintroduce traditional ethnic songs to a wider audience. The results of the study show that the choir plays an important role in ensuring the continuity of traditional ethnic songs, through a process of modern adaptation without losing their original values. Despite challenges such as lack of knowledge of ethnic music among choir members and a lack of available musical materials, this study recommends strategic approaches such as collaboration with ethnic musicians and educational programs that focus on the preservation of cultural heritage. This study emphasizes the importance of the choir's involvement in efforts to preserve and enrich the cultural identity of Sabah and calls for continued support in documenting and promoting traditional ethnic songs.

Keywords: Choir, Traditional Ethnic Songs, Cultural Identity, Appreciation and Preservation, Music Education