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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. ...
Mahler and the Revelation of God: A Study of the Christ-Fixation, Messianic Tendencies, and the Analogous Historical Position of Musical "Messiah" with Regard to the Life and Works of Gustav Mahler During the Years of His Life up to and Including the Composition of Symphony No.4 in G Major
(1984)
The purpose of this study is to illuminate the musical mission of Gustav Mahler and how he felt his ministry was just as much a divine calling as was that of Jesus Christ; in fact it will be stated that Mahler did indeed ...
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and unpublished works are many compositions listed as required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 ...
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. ...
Concerning the Recorder
(1960)
This paper discusses the history, construction, modern resurgence, and performance practice concerning the recorder.
Paul Creston: His Life, Philosophies, and Selected Works
(1988)
The music of Paul Creston is known for its lyricism, shifting tonalities, and especially for the careful and deliberate attention given to the rhythmic element. His style is distinctive from American musical movements such ...
A Method for Rapid Development of Trumpet Players
(1940-06-05)
The purpose of this study is to outline a course of instruction for the use of band directors in small rural high schools, whereby beginners in the playing of brass instruments may be made ready for band membership within ...
Johann Sebastian Bach's "Clavier Übung, dritte Teil" and its Performance on a Baroque Organ
(1970)
Many books and articles have been written about the
life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Some
pay strict attention to every detail of his personal life;
others give an exhaustive treatment of his music; ...
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 ...
Structural Aspects of the Development Sections of Selected Keyboard Sonatas by Franz Joseph Haydn
(1979-07)
Contemporary music theory texts, in describing the late
eighteenth-century sonata-allegro structure exemplified by Mozart
and Haydn, devote relatively little space to the middle section,
the so-called development. This ...
St. Cecilia and Music: Origins and Traditions to 1800
(1982)
The purpose of this study is to observe the effect of the St. Cecilia legend on music. It will be shown that even though Cecilia is a saint from the 3rd century AD, she was not specifically associated with music until the ...
A discussion and Comparison of Requiem Masses by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gabriel Fauré, and Maurice Duruflé
(1964)
It is the purpose of this paper to discuss and compare three requiems and to investigate briefly the situations encompassing the lives of the composers during the times of composition. My reasons for selecting these three ...
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 ...
Channels of Communication with Hospital Patients for the Music Minister During Visitation
(1989-07-28)
Ministers of music may be required by their job description to make hospital calls, and they are admonished by scripture to do so. However, they are receiving no formal training on how to make a hospital call. Research ...
Improved Teaching Through Audio-Visual Aids
(1971)
Industry and education have felt the need since World
War II to use many techniques or educational devices used
by the military in speeding up and enhancing the learning
process. Since World War II, first industry and ...
The Twentieth Century Vocal Artist
The purpose of this paper is to present some of the new concepts
and practices relating to vocal music since the turn of the century.
The presentation is from the viewpoint of the performer. The greater
part of the paper ...
The Lecha Dodi chant for Rosh Hashana Shabat: A Study of its Mystical Qualities
(1981)
This paper discusses use of chant in Jewish services and the importance of a specific chant to Jewish mysticism. A broad overview of Jewish mystical traditions is given so that the reader may understand how the use of chant ...
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 ...
Establishing Permanent Dentofacial Records for Performing Vocalists and Wind Instrumentalists
(1990)
This manuscript was conceived while working as an
anesthesia assistant for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon
for nine years while performing part-time as a vocalist and
pursuing graduate study in music education. The ...
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.