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Intonation Factors of the Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone
(1979)
improvements of intonation problems. A review of related literature in addition to recent study with a woodwind expert are the primary means of investigation into this area....
Robert Schumann: The Effect of Illness on Compositions of His Late Period
(1973)
Robert Schumann died on July 29, 1856, at a sanitarium
in Endenich after having lived a quiet and uneventful life there
since his attempted suicide in February of 1854. Ten years
previous to the suicide attempt, ...
Sight Reading: A Practical Method for the Beginning Secondary School Choral Ensemble Member
(1979)
The problem of a viable sight reading program has continually
plagued the secondary choral conductor. As one searches for a professionally
published method, one is aware of the various methodology.
Some are quite excellent ...
John Stanley: the Influence of Knut Nystedt on the Choral Style of John Stanley as Illustrated in a Comparative Analysis of Selected Choral Works
(1978-08)
The purpose of this study is to focus on John Stanley as a
contemporary composer and to show the possible influences of a
more established composer, Knut Nystedt, on his choral writing.
A Comparison of the Styles of Mozart and Haydn Using Four Selected Sonatas
(1973)
The Classical era to which Haydn and Mozart belonged
is characterized by its emphasis on form. Composers worked
out the order of themes, rhythms, phrases, and movements. It
is, therefore, perfectly in order to chose a ...
A Survey of Method Books for the Adult Beginner in Class Piano
(1974)
This paper analyzes texts available for group adult piano study to determine appropriateness.
The Evolution of Piano Technique
(1979)
Since the invention of the piano in 1709, pianists have been
searching for the correct way to play their instruments. Most have
adapted to the instruments that they had at their disposal, but a few
ventured ahead and ...
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 ...
Kodaly, Orff, and Suzuki Methods Described and Compared
(1973)
What are some of the teaching techniques and philosophies of
the above-mentioned music educators (Kodaly, Orff, and Suzuki)? It shall be the purpose of this paper to describe their methods and then make some comparisons ...
The Development of Public Piano Performance in the United States From 1730-1860
(1979-12)
Between the years 1620 and 1860, there are three periods in the development
of music in the United States. The first period extends from the
time of Plymouth's settlement in 1620 to the year 1730. The second includes
the ...
A Comparison of Chords Between the Exposition and Development Sections in Selected Works by Mozart
(1970-05)
Movements of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that are in sonata-allegro from—according to the eighteenth-century application of the term—have been analyzed to determine the key of the exposition, the quality of the last ...
Cavallini, Busoni, and the Clarinet
(1979-05)
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) wrote two compositions
for the clarinet, the Concertino in B flat, Op.48 of 1919
and the "Elegy" for clarinet and piano of 1921. It is not
generally known that Busoni's father, Ferdinando, ...
Principles of Organ Registration at the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century as Illustrated by the Works of César Franck
(1971)
The purpose of this paper is to show how Franck's
compositions for the organ can be adapted to and performed
on the American instruments. In order to make any judgments,
conclusions, or suggestions concerning ...
Piano Concerto, Opus 39—Ferruccio Busoni: A Study of the Stylistic Trends in Art and Music from 1850-1925 and Their Influence on Busoni's Compositional Techniques
(1970)
This paper details the artistic endeavors of the late Romantic and Neo-Classical periods and the influence of other composers, such as Liszt and Wagner, on Busoni. The second half of the paper is dedicated to exploring the ...
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 ...
A Pedagogical Approach to the Suite in G Major for Violoncello Solo by J. S. Bach
(1976)
The six suites for violoncello solo by J. S. Bach stand not
only among the greatest literature for the cello but also can be
used very effectively in studio teaching. There has
been very little written on how these ...
A Four-Year Curriculum for the Liberal Arts College Band with Special Implications for William Jewell College
(1971-08-03)
In this paper, a four-year rotating curriculum for a small college band is proposed based on a survey of other small college band programs.
Textual Considerations in the Quotations of Gospel Hymn Tunes and Other Familiar Material in the Symphonies of Charles Ives
(1976)
This paper focuses on the biographical connection to the use of musical quotations in the works of Charles Ives. Hymn tune use is emphasized. Three differing theories proposed by other authors are considered and debated.
Vocal Techniques Used by the Bel Canto Masters Traced Through Their Treatises, Successful Students and Historical Accounts
(1974)
It is the purpose of this paper to trace various treatises of the most outstanding voice teachers and musicians of the bel canto period and compile those results directly concerned with the production of the voice. Also, ...
Falsetto: Learning to Sing the Full Upper Register Through Development of the Falsetto
(1977-10)
This project has been undertaken to show that it is possible to build the full upper register through development of the falsetto. The process is quite slow, in that it takes time and concerted effort to start with a small ...