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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 ...
Influence of Age, Sex, and Training on Vocal Vibrato
(1989)
Though several studies have investigated many aspects of the phenomenon
of vocal vibrato, there is to date little agreement as to how it is formed,
when it should be used, and whether it is a natural function of the ...
Twentieth Century Violin Muisc
(1982)
The object of this paper was to make a concise listing of twentieth-century music for violin.
This is a catalog, not a graded list
representing levels of difficulty or quality of composition.
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.
The Male Falsetto Register
(1988-07)
The part of the male voice known as the "falsetto"
has intrigued man for centuries. The question of its
value in the realm of serious music has been heavily
debated. The current
definitions of the term "falsetto" call ...
Motivic Transformation in Three Dubussy Preludes
(1982)
In the following analysis, Debussy's use of short, fragmentary, narrow-range motives will
be shown. Three Dubussy Preludes from Book One, "Minstrels," "La fille aux cheveux de lin," and "Des pas sur la neige," are analyzed
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, ...
Theatrics for the Music Educator/Choral Director: A Handbook
(1983)
Due to the increasing extra-choral theater related demands
required of the music educator/choral director and the lack of
related courses in the music education curriculum at this time,
there exists the need for a ...
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 ...
A Survey of Music with Chalumeau and Clarinet and the Confusion Surrounding Their Use in the First Half of the Eighteenth Century
(1981)
In the study of the first half-century of the clarinet's existence, there has been much confusion about the respective roles of the clarinet and the chalumeau. Many articles and books have been written which attempt to ...
A Theoretical and Practical Examination of the Changing Voice
(1987-08)
The well-informed junior high school teacher knows
that teaching his students to sing properly requires more
than a few hours spent in a reading session selecting three part
music. Training these adolescents demands ...
Schubert Symphony No. 1: A Performance Project
(1983)
This paper will examine
the many ambiguous notations in Schubert's manuscripts
which have led to widespread confusion and variations in
modern performances. By comparing and contrasting views
of the editors of both the ...
Schumann's Dichterliebe: A Study of Its Musical and Poetical Elements
(1981)
In the paper, the poems and the music are analyzed and discussed in
order to gain a better understanding of their relationship. The
elements compared are listed in the appendices. Appendix I contains the
songs in ...
The Development of the Horn
(1985)
The transition of the horn from the hunt to its function in the
orchestra was a slow and difficult process. The entry of the French horn
in the orchestra dates back to the early eighteenth century. This
development falls ...
Vocal Technique as Affecting Timbre in Non-European Culture with an Emphasis on Africa
(1985)
This research is intended to provide a summary of vocal
techniques used cross-culturally in the regions outside of
Europe with every technique listed under its respective
heading and regions with techniques in common ...
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. ...
Hymnology: The Contribution of Charles Price Jones
(1984-07-19)
The story of Charles Price Jones is quite unique. During
his lifetime he brought about a reawakening of religion which
affected not only many thousands who knew him but teeming thousands
who never saw or knew him.
He ...
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 Path of Revival and Camp Meeting Song in 19th Century America
(1981)
The music of evangelical denominations is a relatively
new music as compared to the plainsong of the Roman
church. These churches do not have the rich heritage of a
thousand or more years to provide them with ...
A Study of the Techniques of the Choral Clinician and Their Effectiveness in the Choral Clinic Situation
(1986)
The purpose of this paper is to examine the techniques,
methods and procedures used by the effective choral
clinician.
A total of ten well-known, successful choral clinicians
was contacted. Each was asked to respond ...