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A Study of the Use of Sacred Choral Literature in Selected Missouri Public High Schools
(1991)
This study was designed to investigate the use of sacred choral music in Missouri public high schools and the influence of various factors on high school choral directors when selecting sacred choral literature for the ...
Teaching Music in a One-Room School
(1993)
The purpose of this investigation was to discover the differences and similarities between teaching music in a one-roo school prior to 1960 and current teaching practices (in a one-room school). From the information gathered evidence indicated...
Grading Approaches for Music Performance Classes: A Sample System for High School Choir
(1992)
The purpose of this study was to design a sample grading
system for high school choir. Problems specific to
grading music performance groups were investigated.
Related literature was reviewed to find sample grading
systems ...
Pennsylvania German Organ Builders: "Look for Further for German Organs"
(1992)
Of all the aspects of the studies of Pennsylvania
German culture, perhaps the most neglected were the organ
builders and the instruments they produced between 1725 and
1850. No comprehensive history of the subject has ...
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 ...
Leland B. Sateren: His Philosophy as a Conductor and Composer
(1997)
This paper discusses the biography, philosophy, and works of Leland B. Sateren.
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 ...
Justifying the Study and Performance of Sacred Choral Music in Secondary Public Education
(1991)
The selection of performance literature is one of the most
important tasks a choral conductor undertakes. When the quality of the
music is high, the potential for teaching (and learning) is unlimited.
Each new musical ...
Developing a Comprehensive Curricular Model with Multi-Level Outcomes for Academic Instruction in the High School Choral Ensemble
(1994)
A challenge facing many music educators is the development of a
curriculum for the multi-year high school choral ensemble. This
document discusses the development of a curricular model that is
comprehensive (with ...
A Biographical Sketch of John Ness Beck
(1990-07-27)
The purpose of this research project is to provide pertinent information concerning the life and works of John Ness Beck. This project: (1) provides biographical information about the composer, (2) allows insight into the formation and production...
A Study of Three Masses: Mozart, Bruckner, and Stravinsky
(1996)
The purpose of this study is to compare three different Masses chosen due to their
individuality, place in the history of music, and their importance to the choral repertoire of large
forms. They are: Mass in C Minor (K. ...
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.
The Effect of Musical Training, Gender, and Music Curriculum on Music Aptitude Test Results of Eighth and Ninth Grade Choral Students
(1994)
was found between students with instrumental background and higher aptitude test scores. Overall aptitude test scores ranged from 1 to 8 (8 = highest possible score), with a M =5.88, SD = 1.55 . Other statistical results include student rankings of two...
Who Has the Employee Choirs in the Fortune 500?
(1990-04)
with the fewest having 1,940. Twenty-seven percent of the companies which provide financial support for their choirs typically assist with $5,000+ annually....
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 ...
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 ...
An Introduction to Chinese Orchestra Instruments
(1997)
Although Chinese residents in America seem to have a great influence on American society and the economy, the literature explaining the Chinese people's culture is still very limited, especially in music. Therefore, the ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Fugitive Essence: The Public Radio Legacy of Alec Wilder
(1994-12)
Two central goals have motivated the scholarship contained
in this paper. The first of these is to provide an
account of an obscure series of radio programs produced for
public broadcast in the nineteen-seventies (a ...