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A Study of the Optimum Starting Time for the Beginning Band Class
(1969-05)
This study will attempt to determine (1) when most authorities start
their beginning band students, (2) why they are begun at this time, and
(3) if there is an optimum starting time. Chapter I will review literature
believed ...
A Selective Bibliography of Arrangements of Shape-Note Melodies
(1970)
This paper gives a listing of shape-note songs as arranged into modern musical notation.
The Use of Wind Instruments with Choral Music for the Church
(1969)
This paper gives a history of the use of wind and string instruments as coupled with the voice in the Christian church. Focus is given to the Venetian style as typified by Giovanni Gabrieli. Included is a bibliography of ...
A Study of the Optimum Minimum Requirements for an Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
(1969-12)
This study will attempt to determine the optimum minimum requirements
for instrumental rehearsal halls. Chapter I will examine the
need for music facilities. Chapter II is concerned with the location
of the rehearsal ...
A Study of the Greater Kansas City Area of the Attitudes of High School Choral Directors Towards the Broadway Musical
(1969-02-13)
The Broadway musical has been a relatively new addition to the curriculum of the high school choral music classes. There has been much discussion by choral directors and administrators as to its educational value. With ...
Solo Material for Clarinet Alone, with Analysis of Igor Stravinsky's Three Pieces and Henry Sutermeister's Capriccio
(1969)
A main portion of this project will be an inclusion
of an index of solo works. Within this index of published
and unpublished works are many compositions listed as required
material for university clarinet majors. The ...
The Significance of Shinichi Suzuki
(1969-06-20)
Because it was felt that the ideas of Shin'ichi
Suzuki are of significance to American string teachers,
an attempt has been made to present the basic philosophy
and contents of the approach. Included are reactions
by ...
Twentieth Century Violin Muisc
(1982)
The object of this paper was to make a concise listing of twentieth-century music for violin.
This is a catalog, not a graded list
representing levels of difficulty or quality of composition.
Programmed Instruction as Applied to Music Theory Fundamentals in Seven Selected Texts
(1969)
The purpose of this paper is not to discuss the history of
programmed learning and teaching machines, nor is it to debate the advantages
and disadvantages of programming as an instructional technique. Teaching machines ...
Development of Choral Activities for the 1972-1973 School Year in the Manhattan, Kansas Public High School
(1972)
It is the purpose of this paper to develop
a years program at the Manhattan, Kansas High School in
terms of aims and objectives of choral music. The paper
will be constructed in order of philosophy, curriculum,
activities ...
An Annotated Bibliography on Notation: Selected Books and Articles Published Since 1949
(1979-06)
This work is an annotated bibliography covering the articles and resources produced between 1949-1979 on the topic of early musical notation.
The Musical Ear
(1975-05-02)
This paper discusses how the development of music in western civilization has been a parallel in the development of the musician's ear. As the integration of tones is not the only factor in grasping the meaning of a ...
Preparing the High School Piano Student for College Applied Music Study
(1974)
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the piano prerequisites for entering college freshmen planning to major in piano or in organ. A survey is made of fifteen selected schools of music which offer bachelor of music ...
Sight Reading: A Survey of Investigational Literature
(1978-05)
Piano sight reading is a very complex process with
respect to both its psychological and physical aspects.
The definition of the term "read" implies that in the act
of reading there are three elements: symbols, ...
Leland B. Sateren: His Philosophy as a Conductor and Composer
(1997)
This paper discusses the biography, philosophy, and works of Leland B. Sateren.
Physiological and Motor Responses to Music
(1984)
This paper surveys the literature on research relating
to motor responses and/or physical effects of listening to
music. The various response parameters discussed include
heart rate, respiration, galvanic skin resistance ...
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 ...
Keyboard Sight-Playing Possibilities for Improvement
(1978)
The purpose of this paper is to examine some experiments
related to keyboard sight-playing and related
articles by successful teachers in an attempt to
establish teaching techniques and procedures which will
more ...
The Pianistic Legacy of the Nineteenth Century
(1986)
The nineteenth century was undoubtedly the most significant
era in the development of the pianoforte—the literature,
the artists, and the instrument itself. The piano was used
extensively by amateur as well as by ...
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 ...