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Survey Course of Church Music
(1958)
This document outlines a survey conservatory course in the history of church music from the seventh century to the twentieth century.
The Secret of Bel Canto
(1957-05-29)
This paper concerns the history of the Bel canto technique and its interaction with the modern vocal studio. Bel canto itself is defined, its major characteristics delineated, and its teaching methods scrutinized.
The Twenty-four Preludes, Opus 28, of Frédéric Chopin
(1956)
This paper is an examination of several editions of the twenty-four preludes of Frederic Chopin in pedagogical comparison to the Kessler manuscript of the same opus.
The Pianoforte Pedals: Some Provisional Notes
(1957)
This paper outlines the variety of pedal systems for the pianoforte and provides methods for their use in practical situations.
The Relationship of Music Aptitude to the Cognitive Process
(1958)
A number of music educators and psychologists have felt that there is a positive correlation between intelligence and music aptitude. They have believed that to the extent that a person is intelligent, to that extent he ...
Joseph Yasser, a Theory of Evolving Tonality
(1955)
This paper studies the theory of Joseph Yasser put forth in A Theory of Evolving Tonality. Joseph Yasser is certainly to be commended for his scholarly presentation
of the three phases of tonality. While competently ...
Dmitri Shostakovich's Use of the Brass Choir as Exemplified in Four Representative Works.
(1957-07-27)
Shostakovich's music is the vigorous expression of a vibrant personality. It is muscular music, the music of a man more accustomed to act than brood. His rhythms are driving, his themes often sting like the lashes of a ...
Philosophy Looks at Twentieth Century Music
(1950-05)
This paper is an attempt to evaluate the most significant
trends in the music of the first half of the present century by
discovering the aims of each and squaring them with the basic
principles defined by philosophy. ...
Chance of Centralia
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"F. Gano Chance, '29, president and chairman of the board of the A. B. Chance Co. of Centralia, Mo., is convinced that a well-rounded liberal education is just as important to the engineer as the necessary technical training. ...
The Bible college
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1956)
"In its sixty year history, it has contributed to the cultural development of University of Missouri students."--Page 5
Night Watch
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1956)
"It's a lonely job for the men who patrol the campus after dark...a responsible job, too, for the security of the University's builidings is in their hands."--Page 2
Arts and science week
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1957)
"A relatively new campus event is the annual observance of Arts and Science Week, which each year has gained in programming significiance."--Page 20
Football special
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1956)
"Ever take one of those football specials? Some fans never miss them. It's an experience that everyone should have, any initiate will agree."--Page 18
The liberal arts in challenging times
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1959)
"The liberal arts were the curriculum of all universities until only a few decades ago and they remain the foundation on which professional education rests."--Page 6
Prominent alumni honored on campus
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1959)
"When spring comes to the campus several of the University divisions observe special days or weeks and confer honors upon persons distinguished in their various fields."--Page 10
The first week
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1959)
"The first week for a new student, particulary the freshman who is not pre-registered, is a whirlwind introduction to University life.
The rapid rise of Paul A. Gorman
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1959)
"Last June 20 when Paul A. Gorman returned to his native Carrollton, Mo. to dedicate the new high school building, he was introduced as executive vice-president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, a position ...
Fall meetings launch new alumni year
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1959)
"September 18-19 was a 'lets get organized for a big year' kind of weekend for University alumni leaders."--Page 14
The 117th commencement
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1959)
"The largest graduating class in the history of the University received degrees at the 117th Annual Commencement in Memorial Stadium on June 9. Degrees were awarded to 1,922 candidates, 525 of whom had completed requirements ...
Croy at a glance
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1956)
"Homer Croy, Missouri-born novelist and historian, returned to the campus for the University's June 6 Commencement where President Ellis conferred upon him the honorary degree Doctor of Literature. Sidelights on his career ...