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Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Youths: Teaching Choral Music in At-Risk Schools
(1988)
high schools. The paper will proceed with a review of related research followed by interviews with four choral music educators currently working in at-risk schools. These educators will discuss their feelings and opinions regarding the questions above...
Literature for the Tuba Ensemble: an Analysis of Twenty-Seven Compositions
(1980)
The last two decades have seen the number of tuba ensembles grow from the original one at the University of Miami (Florida) to scores scattered around the world, and this has been paralleled by the number of new ensembles ...
A Study of the Acoustics of Timpani
(1982)
It is an interesting phenomenon of physics, however, that among the drums of the percussion family of traditional Western music, the timpani stands alone as exerting a strong sense of pitch that the other membranophones ...
A Comparative Study of the Processes Involved in the Development of Successful Piano Sight-Readers
(1985)
on the page. How the eye sees the notes and the variety of methods used to speed up the recognition process as stated by the various authors are reviewed. The second section focuses on how rhythmic patterns are viewed through the eyes. The steps which...
Establishing Criteria for the Selection of Music at the Junior High School Level
(1987)
This paper discusses the factors for a choral director to consider when choosing literature including: text, compositional elements, range, arrangement, and accompaniment. The paper serves as a guide to assist in the ...
An Investigation of the Effects of Teacher Prepared Programmed Tapes, Designed to Enhance Student Listening Abilities on Aural Concept Identification Tasks
(1989)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of post-instruction
achievement by 9-10 year old students, in a single school in Silverdale, Washington, who were instructed with teacher-prepared instructional
tapes. ...
A Performer's View of Aaron Copland's Piano Sonata
(1981)
This paper gives a biography of Aaron Copland, an overview of his musical style, and an analysis of his piano sonata. The historical background of the sonata is discussed as are the religious overtones and influences of the work.
A Case Study of Increased Musical Vocalization in a Blind Nonverbal Child
(1985)
The purpose of this study was to compare the
responses of a blind, nonverbal child at the Kansas
State School for the Visually Handicapped over a
period of nine weeks when positive musical reinforcers
were used.
The Effect of Improvisation in Given Rhythms on Rhythmic Accuracy in Sight Reading Achievement by Beginning College Group Piano Students
(1981)
The problem of this study was to determine whether college elementary group piano students who have regular practice in improvising the pitches for pieces within various combination of given meter, rhythmic notation, ...
The Canzonettas and Leider of Franz Joseph Haydn
(1985)
Looking at Haydn's songs from the perspective of the
twentieth century, the following observations may be made:
(a) Haydn was successful in fulfilling his own requirements
to compose lieder and songs that had "variety, ...
The Utilis et Compendiaria Introductio of Hans Judenkunig: An Examination
(1985)
The content of this paper is based on a microfilm
copy of the Utilis et Compendiaria Inroductio of Hans Judenkunig in the Lute Society of America Microfilm
Library in Rochester, Michigan. The Utilis,
probably the first ...
Thomas Pasatieri
(1983)
Thomas Pasatieri, once called the "Primo Don" of
American opera composers, has already established himself
at the young age of 38 as one of the most influential composers
in the field of American Theater. His large ...
The Vocal Literature of John Beckwith
(1983)
This paper details the biography and training of Canadian composer John Beckwith. Also included is an analysis of his style and a comparative analysis of his vocal works.
An Annotated Bibliography of Choral Techniques and Related Subjects
(1984)
This paper
is
a
collation
of
materials
which,
in
the
opinion
of
the
author,
are
pertinent
to
contemporary
choral
practices
and
techniques.
Section
I
is
a
list
of
books
and
their
contents. ...
John Cage and His Use of Percussion
(1981)
John Cage musically created a revolution. He explored
new avenues of composing, during a period of time when most
other composers were still in the past. Overall, he formulated
an exciting and new attitude toward the ...
A Report of the Yamaha Music Educational System
(1989)
The purpose of this study is to present a short
history of the origin of the Yamaha Music School and an
overview of its educational philosophies and objectives.
In recent years, many new music systems have
appeared and ...
Vocal and Choral Techniques in England: 1980-1910
(1981)
The main task of this paper will lie in the summation of various vocal techniques, followed by a summation of various choral techniques. It will be argued that voice teachers significantly influenced choral conductors. ...
Criteria for Choosing Computer Software for Use in a Piano-Teaching Studio
(1985)
The
purpose
of
this
paper
is
to
establish
criteria
for
the
purchase
of
computer
software
for
use
in
a
piano-teaching
studio.
The
number
of
software
packages
available
to
the
independent
teac ...
Class Voice Teachers: Are Specialized Background and Preparation Necessary?
(1983)
The
hypothesis of this paper is that specialized background and preparation
are necessary for a class voice teacher. In order to test this
hypothesis, the following sub-hypotheses were devised to find out
how and in ...
Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, op. 9: A Unique Tribute
(1981)
Brahms' first published set of variations, his Op. 9 Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, cannot be considered a masterpiece equal to his later Handel Variations or Paganini Studies, but is undeniably a mature work ...