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Ein Deutsches Requiem: An Examination of an Arch and Foundation Theme
(1992)
Ein Deutsches Requiem, a German Requiem, is unique in the repertoire of large choral works. Brahms's Requiem utters "words of consolation designed to reconcile the living with the idea of suffering and death." Brahms employs ...
John E. Giles: The Man, the Music, and his Choral Works
(1994)
Singing empowers; music heals. This is the musical motto
by which John E. Giles lives. To Giles, music expresses emotions and
also puts us in touch with our own personal emotions. "Music's
greatest function is to put ...
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 ...
An Outline of Music Development in Taiwan
(1991)
The purpose of this study is to present an outline of the musical development in Taiwan during the 19th and 20th centuries and to speculate about future possibilities.
Ralph Vaughan Williams's English Folk Song Suite and Darius Milhaud's Suite Francaise: The Use of Folk Song in Two Composers' Suites for Wind Band
(1996)
In England, the principal collector of folk songs
was Cecil Sharp whose undying zest for the endemic music of his country
influenced Ralph Vaughan Williams and Percy Grainger to make use of this rich
fount of musical ...
The Effect of Musical Training, Gender, and Music Curriculum on Music Aptitude Test Results of Eighth and Ninth Grade Choral Students
(1994)
The purpose of this study was to examine the results of a survey, including a music aptitude test administered to eighth and ninth grade choral music students (N = 262). The survey also collected information regarding ...
Understanding Learning Styles: Strategies for Effective Teaching
(1996-05)
My purpose for this study is to gain insight into the areas of learning style and behavior, with the goal of incorporating these concepts into a practice of rehearsal and classroom teaching. In Chapter One of this paper, ...
Choral Music From the American Musical Theatre Suitable for High School and College Repertoire
(1996)
In the early years of the twentieth century, a group of men created a new art form indigenous to the United States: the American Musical Theatre. In the context of choral music, literature from the American Musical Theatre ...
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 ...
Operatic and Instrumental Classical Music in America in the Late 20th Century
(1995)
Classical music still exists in American life in the late 20th
century, yet its existence is the topic of much debate. Should
classical music be funded in part by the government? Are music
educators frustrated and failed ...
The Identification and Comparison of Learning Styles of Vocal Music Educators at Varying Levels
(1993)
The purpose of this study was to identify and compare the
learning styles of vocal music educators at varying levels,
(i.e. elementary, middle school/junior high, senior high) to
determine if there might be any correlation ...
Leland B. Sateren: His Philosophy as a Conductor and Composer
(1997)
This paper discusses the biography, philosophy, and works of Leland B. Sateren.
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 ...
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 ...
The Effect of Director's Personal Communication with Church Choir Members on Rehearsal Attendance
(1992)
The attendance patterns of twenty-three volunteer church choir members were
studied over three four-week time periods. Attendance during the first period (weeks 1-4)
was used as baseline data. During the second period ...
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 ...
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 ...
Factors Affecting Sight Singing Ratings of Selected Missouri High School Choirs at District Music Festival
(1991)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of various factors on district
music festival sight singing ratings. A select group of professionally active
Missouri high school choral directors (N = 70) were surveyed ...
A Performance Edition of Cantata BWV 47 Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden by Johann Sebastian Bach
(1998)
The following edition of Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden is based upon secondary sources, primarily from the Neue Bach Ausgabe (NBA) and the Bach-Gesellschaft (BG). The original autograph score and ...
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. ...