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A Descriptive Analysis of Current Sight-Reading Methods and Procedures of Selected Oklahoma High Schools
(1990)
The purpose of this study was to examine choral
directors' attitudes regarding the importance of
sight-reading skills for high school singers in
Oklahoma. Additional investigation considered the
possible relationships ...
The Evolution of the Four Overtures to Beethoven's Opera Fidelio
(1990)
The purpose of this paper is to explore aspects connected with the evolution of the four overtures
to Beethoven's opera Fidelio. This situation (four overtures to one work) is unparalleled in the
history of opera, and ...
Ein Deutsches Requiem: An Examination of an Arch and Foundation Theme
(1992)
Ein Deutsches Requiem, a German Requiem, is unique in the repertoire of large choral works. Brahms's Requiem utters "words of consolation designed to reconcile the living with the idea of suffering and death." Brahms employs ...
Who Has the Employee Choirs in the Fortune 500?
(1990-04)
From fall 1988 through spring 1990 this project, "Who Has the Employee Choirs in the Fortune 500?" has taken form, lived and come to fruition at a cost of about $1200. The "Total Design Method" of creating and managing ...
Coyote, Iktome and The Rock
(1990)
The composition Coyote, Iktome, and The Rock was written as a collaboration with Randy Barron of City in Motion Dance Theater. Mr. Barron was approached with the idea of writing a piece for his dance troupe. Various options ...
Chinese Choral Music: An Approach for English-Speaking Singers
(1990)
Chinese philosophy, architecture, painting, and music
are some of the cultural areas explored by the West
recently. Western fascination with Chinese culture seems to
indicate increased understanding across societies, ...
Toward a Consensus of Music Educators Concerning Which Choral Literature is Most Important in Teaching High School Students
(1996)
This paper addresses the problem of identifying
specific pieces of choral literature that are, without a doubt, quality material. The goal of this study is to produce a list of pieces of choral literature high school
music ...
Character Roles in Opera
(1996-05)
Character roles play an important part in an opera. A
character role is usually funny in nature and stands apart from the
lead role: they are shorter in length and less demanding vocally. The character may have striking ...
Use of Class Time and Student Attentiveness in Seventh Grade Exploratory Middle School Music Class
(1990)
This study investigated seventh grade exploratory middle school music rehearsals with respect to use of class time by teachers and attentiveness of students. Off-task behavior was compared in team teaching and non-team ...
Answers on Achievement: Interviews with Outstanding High School Conductors
(1991)
The intent of this study was to examine the characteristics of
successful high school choral programs and teachers. Those
chosen for this study were selected on the basis of their
outstanding accomplishments in music ...
A Suggested Music Curriculum for Hong Kong Elementary School Based on the Educational Principles of Jaques-Dalcroze, Zoltan Kodaly and Carl Orff
(1991)
Today, music education is getting more recognition in different
countries. Concerning the history of music education, three important
European music educators, Jaques-Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly, have
tremendously ...
Perceptions of Middle School Music Teachers Regarding Selected Criteria
(1991)
Attitudes of middle school music teachers concerning selected topics were investigated. A survey was mailed to a sample of Missouri music teachers in middle schools with sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The ...
The Efect of Solfege Syllables and Numbers on the Sight-Singing Ability of Seventh Grade Choral Music Students
(1991)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of
solfege syllables and numbers on the sight-singing
ability of seventh-grade choral music students. Also
investigated was the relationship of sight-singing
success ...
The Historical Perspective on the Question, "Does Music Have the Power to Affect Emotional Behaviour, Character, and Morals?"
(1992)
This paper covers the philosophical aspects of censorship from ancient Greek to modern sensibilities. Many of the controversial elements that have been present
in music for centuries are still topics of controversy ...
Factors Affecting Sight Singing Ratings of Selected Missouri High School Choirs at District Music Festival
(1991)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of various factors on district
music festival sight singing ratings. A select group of professionally active
Missouri high school choral directors (N = 70) were surveyed ...
The Development of the Chinese Accordion and Implementation into Normal Universities
(1996)
Researchers have not investigated the interrelationship between accordion
development and accordion education in the People's Republic of China, Accordion
development and accordion education cannot exist independently, ...
The Vowel Production in 'Bel Canto' Singing: A General Approach for Beginning Singers
(1991)
The purpose of writing this paper is to inform beginning singers of the importance of the basic concept of vowel formation and articulation in the production of good vocal tone. The lack of a thorough understanding of ...
Student Initiated Sexual Advances: A Survey of Choral Directors in Missouri Secondary Schools
(1995)
A considerable amount of research has been done concerning sexual harassment in the
business work place, health care professions, and in higher education. The occurrence of
student-initiated sexual advances toward secondary ...
An Analysis of Music Curriculum Standards in Various Countries World-Wide
(1994)
An analysis of public school music curricula is
provided from the results of a survey of 20 countries.
The questionnaire was developed to determine the
existence of music curricula in educational systems of
various ...
The Alexander Technique: A Successful Method of Long-Term Rehabilitation for an Injured Pianist
(1997-04)
This paper chronicles the author's injury, search for remedy, and use of Alexander Technique to correct the issues caused by an injury. Background information on the Alexander Technique is also given.