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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 ...
The Sight Reading Experience in the Piano Classroom
(1980)
This is a study designed to test the effectiveness of teaching
sight reading in the group environment. The effectiveness of
this project was measured through performance and attitude
surveys. The study will describe ...
Pedagogy Related to the Boy's Changing Voice
(1960-06)
It was the original purpose of this paper to show how the sound and common sense practices of education could be adapted to maintaining the boy's singing voice and interest in music through the period of adolescence. However, in view of a recent...
Solo Voice Technique and its Application to the Choral Ensemble
(1988-07-06)
. Studies have shown that many voice instructors do not favor participation by their serious voice students in a choral ensemble. They believe that the choral director might place demands on the student that are "not practiced" in the private voice studio...
The Beginnings of College and University Music Departments in the United States
(1978)
The purpose of this paper is to research the roots and to
trace the subsequent development of music departments in
America's colleges and universities. Discussion will focus
on why and by whom the departments were founded ...
Melodic Analysis of Lieder of Selected German Composers
(1976)
The purpose of this analysis is to reveal, as far as possible through observation of intervals or patterns of notes, any stylistic distinctions or similarities from a historical perspective within the limits of selections ...
Twentieth Century Notation for Orchestral Instruments
(1977-07)
Since numerous, non-traditional notational systems have
evolved, it is difficult to become knowledgeable with regard
to each type. This paper attempts to present an overall view
of the major systems. Included are ...
Taped Studies in Listening-Writing for Grades 6, 7, 8
(1971-06-01)
In this paper, the researcher wanted to discover to what extent children can be taught music theory through taped lessons. Lessons involved listening and writing for testing purposes but the studies demanded sung as well ...
Beethoven's Opus 111 Sonata: a Compositional and Psychological Overview
(1979)
This paper discusses both the material of Piano Sonata op. 111 by Ludwig von Beethoven and the psychological aspects of Beethoven's behavior surrounding the publication of said sonata. It includes an analysis of the piece, ...
Musical Examples of Double Pedal and Development of the Pedal Organ Prior to 1750
(1969)
A study of organ literature from early vocal transcriptions to the death of Bach in 1750 is a study in contrast as related to use of the pedal
division. An interest in this contrast provides the motivation for this ...
Johann Sebastian Bach's Chorale Collections A Comparative Study With His Earlier Versions
(1981)
This paper gives an overview of the history of the German chorale and then compares the last manuscript edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's eighteen chorales to earlier versions of the same works. Each work is placed within ...
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 ...
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 Select Guide for Swedish Choral Music of the Post-World War II Era
(1988)
In Sweden, folk music has been the source of inspiration for choral writing and the church the source of encouragement for singing and choral music. The golden age of Swedish choral music came about as a direct result of ...
The German Orchestra System: An Account of the German Orchestra in its Culture, with Comparisons to the American Symphony Orchestra
(1985-05-22)
This paper attempts to give a firm understanding of the German orchestra system, including what kind of orchestras exist in
Germany; what kind of music they play; how they are organized; where money to support them comes ...
The History and Development of Music and Worship of the Stone Church 1873-1976
(1976)
This paper chronicles the history of the Stone Church Congregation of the (now) Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It focuses on the musical activities of the church through time.
A Policy and Procedures Manual for the Operation of the Red Door Children's Center: A Case Study
(1985)
The purpose of this project was to develop an all inclusive manual that could be used for the operation of the Red Door Children's Center, an existing child care facility at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lee's Summit, ...
The Sources of Hymn Tunes Based on J. S. Bach Found in the Christian Science Hymnal
(1965)
The writer's objectives in this study are two: (1) to correct errors in the "Hymnal Notes" regarding hymn tunes drawn from the works of J. S. Bach and used in the "Christian Science Hymnal;" (2) to give fuller information ...
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 ...