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A Study of the Intermezzo for the Pianoforte by Johannes Brahms
(1968)
This paper looks at the piano intermezzi of Johannes Brahms. The intermezzo is treated historically from earliest appearance until Brahams. Each intermezzo by Johannes Brahms is then analyzed in terms of melody, harmony, ...
Music With Social Studies for Fourth Grade
(1967)
This paper was prepared to help fourth grade teachers,
either the classroom teacher or special music teacher, to relate
their music and social studies.
Using the MacMillen Social Studies Books and the music
series that ...
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 ...
The Suzuki Method in Perspective
(1966-04-22)
Talent Education is the name given to the new method of
violin teaching introduced by Mr. Shin'ichi Suzuki. Shortly
after World War II, Mr. Suzuki was concerned with the plight of
Japanese children. Having studied in ...
Facts and Fantasy Surrounding the "Ondine" Ballade
(1985)
This work studies the connection between Fredrick Chopin's Third Ballad in A-flat, op. 47 and the "Ondine" poem of Adam Mickiewicz.
Ludwig van Beethoven: the Influences of the Mass in D, opus 123 and the Symphony no. 9 in D minor, Opus 125 on Richard Wagner, Anton Bruckner, and Gustav Mahler
(1977-12-20)
The paper is a discussion of the influence in both theory and aesthetics of Ludwig van Beethoven's style for combining chorus and orchestra on following generations of Germanic composers. The research traces the development ...
Teaching Musical Concepts Through Baroque Music to Fifth and Sixth Grade Students
(1972)
The purpose of this paper is to provide a listing of activities suitable to fifth and sixth grade children, using materials of the Baroque period to teach musical concepts. This period is selected because of the abundance ...
Excellence in the Teaching of Vocal Technique in the Secondary School
(1963)
This paper discusses the standards of excellence in secondary school vocal music technique. When one speaks of excellence in vocal technique in the secondary schools, two
aspects become apparent: (1) that aspect of the ...
Selected Twentieth Century American Child Prodigy Pianists
(1978)
This paper deals with six American pianists who had started successful performing careers before they reached the age of ten: Ruth Slenczynski, Philippa Schuyler, Laura Dubman, Marion Cavanaugh, Hephzibah Menuhin, and Leon ...
Music Education for the Culturally Deprived Teen-ager
(1969)
Why are students reacting differently to music education from year to year? What factors contribute to these changes? Is it changing social environment, school curriculum, religious influence or cultural background?
This ...
A Study of Beginning Flute Method Books
(1970-06-04)
This research project deals with a study of twenty beginning
flute method books. Included is an outline of each
book and a table concerning pertinent material of flute
method books.
A Study of the Optimum Minimum Requirements for an Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
(1969-12)
This study will attempt to determine the optimum minimum requirements
for instrumental rehearsal halls. Chapter I will examine the
need for music facilities. Chapter II is concerned with the location
of the rehearsal ...
The German Orchestra System: An Account of the German Orchestra in its Culture, with Comparisons to the American Symphony Orchestra
(1985-05-22)
This paper attempts to give a firm understanding of the German orchestra system, including what kind of orchestras exist in
Germany; what kind of music they play; how they are organized; where money to support them comes ...
The Development of the Timpani and its Effect on the Notation of the Timpani Roll as Used by Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel
(1984)
The purpose of this paper is to present the development of the timpani and the notation of the timpani roll as used by Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Frederic Handel. I have compiled researched facts of the kettledrums ...
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 Comparative Analysis of Two Musical Forms of Renaissance Entertainment
(1987)
The madrigal comedy is a sixteenth-century form of
musical entertainment. In stark contrast to the serious or
dramatic madrigal developing in Italy, the madrigal comedy
combines a loosely fitted outline of a plot with ...
Selected Problems of Ornamentation for Harpsichord
(1974)
In this paper, selected harpsichord compositions by
J. S. Bach were studied in reference to the types of ornamentation
often neglected in performances of earlier works.
Possible solutions will be suggested but these are ...
George Frideric Handel
(1947-05)
This paper discusses the life and vocal technique of George Frideric Handel. Also included is a bibliography of the vocal works of this composer.
Preparing the High School Piano Student for College Applied Music Study
(1974)
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the piano prerequisites for entering college freshmen planning to major in piano or in organ. A survey is made of fifteen selected schools of music which offer bachelor of music ...
The Pianoforte Pedals: Some Provisional Notes
(1957)
This paper outlines the variety of pedal systems for the pianoforte and provides methods for their use in practical situations.