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Hearing The Voices Of Adolescent Boys In Choral Music: A Self-Story, Patrick K. Freer Jan 2006

Hearing The Voices Of Adolescent Boys In Choral Music: A Self-Story, Patrick K. Freer

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The techniques of narrative inquiry may provide a framework for investigations of how the social, academic, and musical needs of adolescents can inform the process of teaching choral music in the middle grades. While a burgeoning body of narrative literature illustrates the musical experiences of individuals during instruction, missing from this dialogue are the voices of “marginalized singers” - those who want to participate in choral music but who feel excluded because of perceived ability or other attributions. When teaching strategies do not reflect the changing needs of young adolescent boys, the result can be an experience of frustration and …


A Response To Krista Riggs’ ‘Foundations For Flow: A Philosophical Model For Studio Instruction’, Patrick K. Freer Jan 2006

A Response To Krista Riggs’ ‘Foundations For Flow: A Philosophical Model For Studio Instruction’, Patrick K. Freer

Music Faculty Publications

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Adapt, Build & Challenge: Three Keys To Effective Choral Rehearsals For Young Adolescents, Patrick K. Freer Jan 2006

Adapt, Build & Challenge: Three Keys To Effective Choral Rehearsals For Young Adolescents, Patrick K. Freer

Music Faculty Publications

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Book Reviews: Classical Music - "Unlocking The Masters" Series, Marie Sumner Lott Jan 2006

Book Reviews: Classical Music - "Unlocking The Masters" Series, Marie Sumner Lott

Music Faculty Publications

The following informal guides to Western classical music are briefly reviewed (Amadeus Press): (1) "Decoding Wagner: An Invitation to His World of Music Drama," by Thomas May; (2) "The Mahler Symphonies, An Owner's Manual," by David Hurwitz; (3) "Getting the Most Out of Mozart, the Instrumental Works," by Hurwitz; (4) "Getting the Most Out of Mozart, the Vocal Works," by Hurwitz; (5) "Exploring Haydn: A Listener's Guide to Music's Boldest Innovator," by Hurwitz; and (6) "The Great Instrumental Works," by M. Owen Lee.