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Music Density: A Novel Measurement Of Music Perception, Tyler Ussery
Music Density: A Novel Measurement Of Music Perception, Tyler Ussery
All Master's Theses
Empirical research in fields such as music perception, cognition, and therapy has developed considerably in recent decades. While many studies implement musical stimuli, there are few expeditious metrics for identifying the objective characteristics of music itself. The current study proposed and developed a tool for measuring perception of the theoretical concept of music density. Music density can be defined as the compactness of auditory information that comprises a piece of music. For this study, five musical factors were explored (tempo, texture, timbre, dynamics, and predictability) via a 5-point Likert scale. It is well established that personality is an important …
Relaxing Music Effects On Implicit Racial Bias And Neural Activity, Viktoriya Robertovna Broyan
Relaxing Music Effects On Implicit Racial Bias And Neural Activity, Viktoriya Robertovna Broyan
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Music therapy has been used to treat a number of behavioral and emotional problems, including reducing the undesirable effects of having negative and traumatic associations with something/someone (e.g., PTSD). However, there have been no studies that have shown music therapy being used to treat prejudiced beliefs and biases. It was theorized that if music therapy has been used to help treat PTSD symptoms with great success, it is possible that those therapeutic effects could positively extend out to racial bias as well. The purpose of this ERP study was to investigate whether relaxing music could reduce implicit racial bias, specifically …
Music And Attention For Children With Developmental Disabilities, Mallory M. Bentley
Music And Attention For Children With Developmental Disabilities, Mallory M. Bentley
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The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of the use of music in the form of a song with instructional lyrics on the attention of children with developmental disabilities. The study took place in a self-contained special education classroom, which served third through fifth grade students. A single-subject with ABA or reversal design (Creswell, 2012) was utilized, including five days of baseline, 15 days of intervention, and five days of reversal data collection. During the intervention phase, the teacher sang a cappella an original song with instructional lyrics that explain the type of attentive behaviors that students …
Using Music To Enhance Beginning Reading, Shirley Yvonne Herrud
Using Music To Enhance Beginning Reading, Shirley Yvonne Herrud
All Master's Theses
Research finding of factors which facilitate beginning reading were investigated. Results were used to form the foundation for developing an approach that integrated music with beginning reading instruction for first grade students. A handbook was produced to enhance the development of reading skills through song-reading techniques. Materials such as song charts, overhead transparencies, sentence strips, student and class song books, language experience songs, mini-books, big books, cassette tapes, records, and videos were used to motivate beginning readers through increased interest and excitement for learning .
Frauenliebe Und Leben, Rose I. Bolstad
Frauenliebe Und Leben, Rose I. Bolstad
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The song cycle, Frauenliebe und Leben, composed by Robert Schumann to a text by Adelbert von Chamisso, is particularly effective when the complete cycle is performed. This author, performing and studying the cyrcle, found that the piano accompaniment frequently moves independently of the vocal line, though it is an integral part of the cycle. The rhythmic patterns are designed to bring out the expressive quality of the text. Harmonic devices include extensive use of chromatic alterations, irresolution of chords, and free modulation. Finally, the vocal interpretation requires a singer with considerable poetic sensitivity.
Romanzen Aus Magelone: Characteristics Of Style, Benjamin Fredrick Hammack
Romanzen Aus Magelone: Characteristics Of Style, Benjamin Fredrick Hammack
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Brahms' Romanzen aus Magelone serves as an excellent model for the German lied. Although other musical elements are important, Brahms never sacrifices his melodic lines, which progress diatonically in a wide range. Complex rhythms, with such devices as hemiola and holding over the measure line, are frequent. Although some songs are ternary or strophic, a free-sectional form is generally employed. The textures vary; one song may be both homophonic and polyphonic. A complex piano accompaniment always enhances the text and requires an accomplished pianist.
The Structure Of Paul Creston's Narrative No. 2, Op. 79 No. 2 For Piano, Myrna Evelyn Johnson
The Structure Of Paul Creston's Narrative No. 2, Op. 79 No. 2 For Piano, Myrna Evelyn Johnson
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This paper presents an analytical discussion of the structure of Paul Creston's Narrative No. 2. An explanation of Mr. Creston's approach to composition is followed by a general description of the free-sectional form. Next, each section is investigated separately according to its rhythm, harmony, and melody. However, at the same time relationships between the sections are mentioned also. Some characteristics of Mr. Creston's style which are revealed in this study are his use of various rhythmic structures, pantonality, the lydian mode, and tangential variation.
The Performance Interpretation Of Paul Creston's Six Preludes, Opus 38 For Piano, Ginger Anne Jensen
The Performance Interpretation Of Paul Creston's Six Preludes, Opus 38 For Piano, Ginger Anne Jensen
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It was the purpose of this study to help enable a pianist to make the best possible interpretation of the work for piano, Six Preludes, Opus JS by Paul Creston. The procedure used was (1) devising alternate melodic, rhythmic, and tempo interpretations and alternate ways of pedaling; (2) consultations with the composer, which included performing the work for him and questioning him concerning the alternate methods; and (3) finally deciding upon the composer's preferred interpretation for performance of the work.
The Transcription Of Piece Heroique For Wind-Band, Douglas Frazier Cairns
The Transcription Of Piece Heroique For Wind-Band, Douglas Frazier Cairns
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Wind ensemble performers have had to rely on transcribed music for their repertoire since the earliest days of the eleventh century. The situation showed little change through the nineteenth century as composers of the stature of Cesar A. Franck continued to demonstrate their disregard for the medium. However, the advent of the public school band has provided the economic stimulus necessary to attract the efforts of major modern composers. Though this trend satisfies the need for contemporary wind-band music, transcriptions continue to serve as a major means of teaching music history. The transcription of Piece Heroique for wind-band provides an …
Handel's Bass Solos In His Oratorios, Ronald E. Jones
Handel's Bass Solos In His Oratorios, Ronald E. Jones
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Handel, recognized as a great Baroque composer, has had his vocal compositions performed by most serious singers. Many of these would agree that his compositions are, in general, very considerate of the singer and seldom vocally awkward. Since Handel wrote for all types of voices, most singers may find appropriate literature in his oratories. All singers should have some acquaintance with Handel's vocal compositions. Unfortunately, much of the present repertoire represents little of the bel canto techniques of the golden age of singing of which Handel was a part. This writer believes every serious vocal student should at least know …
A Survey Of Saxophone Literature, John A. Johnson
A Survey Of Saxophone Literature, John A. Johnson
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In preparing a graduate recital the writer had to select a variety of music for his program. In reviewing several small lists of saxophone music, one comprehensive collection would have been more helpful. Many hours of research in comparing smaller catalogues could have been spared the writer, if one complete survey had been available. Music teachers, students and professional musicians also could use one comprehensive list extensively and from it obtain the needed music more quickly and efficiently.
Characteristics Of Style In On The Beach At Fontana, Jeffrey Lloyd Mitchell
Characteristics Of Style In On The Beach At Fontana, Jeffrey Lloyd Mitchell
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An investigation of this contemporary vocal composition has revealed many unusual features. To accomplish a competent performance these features should be examined and understood.
A Stylistic Analysis Of Richard Wagner's Wesendonck Songs, Patricia Kay Thompson
A Stylistic Analysis Of Richard Wagner's Wesendonck Songs, Patricia Kay Thompson
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The purpose of this study is to assist the soloist in his performance by: (1) surveying the personality and philosophy of Richard Wagner as pertains to his music, (2) surveying his general musical style, (3) investigating the social development of the Wesendonck Songs, (4) analyzing them stylistically for poetical and musical content, for vocal problems, and (5) ascertaining their significance as lieder.
Prokofieff's Second Piano Sonata Transcribed For Sring Quartet, Robert Carter Lodge
Prokofieff's Second Piano Sonata Transcribed For Sring Quartet, Robert Carter Lodge
All Master's Theses
The primary purpose of the transcription is to contribute new and fresh material to the ever expanding body of string quartet literature. A new work by a composer of Prokofieff's stature will be a creditable addition to the chamber music repertoire. The purpose of the accompanying text is threefold: (1) to give a brief history of Serge Prokofieff, (2) to give a brief history of the string quartet, and (3) to examine the methods chosen by the writer to transcribe the sonata tor string quartet.
A Stylistic Analysis Of The Fünf Lieder Opus 15, Thomas William Reich
A Stylistic Analysis Of The Fünf Lieder Opus 15, Thomas William Reich
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Many musicologists have stated that the period of 1884 to 1886 was a transition period for Richard Strauss. The Funf Lieder Opus 15 was written during this transition period in 1885 and the writer has set out to examine the stylistic qualities employed by Strauss in his Funf Lieder.
A Study Of Scheduling, Staffing And Housing Procedures For A Comprehensive Elementary Instrumental Music Program In The Highline Public Schools, Gerald Clifton Bayne
A Study Of Scheduling, Staffing And Housing Procedures For A Comprehensive Elementary Instrumental Music Program In The Highline Public Schools, Gerald Clifton Bayne
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This paper presents a survey of the scheduling, staffing and housing procedures for elementary instrumental music in selected large suburban school districts surrounding the City of Seattle, Washington. Upon comparison with other available studies and a similar survey of the Highline Public Schools, basic recommendations were made for the implementation of three alternate plans for a comprehensive elementary instrumental music program in the Highline Public Schools. The preferred recommended plan involves simultaneously team teaching with instrumental and vocal music specialists.
Bernstein's Lamentation Compared To Classical Hebrew Musical Tradition, Adele Jean Blankenship
Bernstein's Lamentation Compared To Classical Hebrew Musical Tradition, Adele Jean Blankenship
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The purpose of the study is to indicate the differences and similarities between Bernstein' s "Lamentation" and the classical Hebrew tradition of music or traditional Jewish chant , so that a better understanding of the "Lamentation" may take place regarding the music itself and its interpretation.
A Comparison Of Class C School Music Departments In Washington State With The Music Department At Winlock, Washington, Walter Ross Berglund
A Comparison Of Class C School Music Departments In Washington State With The Music Department At Winlock, Washington, Walter Ross Berglund
All Master's Theses
The Winlock music department must now be studied and evaluated in light of its new status. Increased enrollment necessitates a revision of some aspects of the department in order to more properly serve student needs and meet the standards of other class "C" school music departments in Washington state.
Brahms' Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: A Study Of The Technique Of Harmonic Variation, Richard C. Grant
Brahms' Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: A Study Of The Technique Of Harmonic Variation, Richard C. Grant
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It is the purpose of this study to isolate as much as possible a single technique, harmonic variation, and explore its techniques and uses through the study of a complete set of variations. The study is limited to harmonic concepts, procedures, and techniques used by the composer in the development of this particular set.
Current Status Of Chamber Ensembles In The First-Class High Schools Of Washington State, Dennis C. Crabb
Current Status Of Chamber Ensembles In The First-Class High Schools Of Washington State, Dennis C. Crabb
All Master's Theses
The problem concerned in this paper is to establish the extent to which ensembles are used as a teaching method in music departments of the high schools of the first-class school districts of Washington State.
The Preparation Of A Graduate Eb Alto Saxophone Recital, Thomas G. Barber
The Preparation Of A Graduate Eb Alto Saxophone Recital, Thomas G. Barber
All Master's Theses
For years there has been a controversy about whether a person must be a good performer to be a good teacher. It is the writer's hypothesis that the musicianship developed in becoming a better performer will help one to become a better teacher.
Stylistic Characteristics Of Randall Thompson's Choral Music, Robert Hugh Creigh
Stylistic Characteristics Of Randall Thompson's Choral Music, Robert Hugh Creigh
All Master's Theses
Randall Thompson's choral music, widely performed by professional groups, colleges, and choirs from public schools, establishes this composer as one of the foremost in contemporary music. In view of such popularity, it would seem that choral directors should more fully acquaint themselves with some of the idiomatic characteristics of his style.
Brahms' Vier Ernste Gesange, Moses Turner
Brahms' Vier Ernste Gesange, Moses Turner
All Master's Theses
An investigation into the style characteristics of Vier Ernste Gesange should help one to better interpret and perform the composition. Inasmuch as this cycle is one of Brahms' most introspective compositions, a study of this work would seem to have value for any singer.
Visions Infernales: Characteristics Of Style And Interpretation, George F. Skipworth
Visions Infernales: Characteristics Of Style And Interpretation, George F. Skipworth
All Master's Theses
Visions Infernales by the French composer Henri Sauguet is a song cycle for the bass voice with piano accompaniment set to a text by the twentieth-century poet, }fax Jacob. This composition, published in France in 1950, is contemporary in style with considerable dissonance, and therefore is probably not well known in this country. However, student and professional should become more familiar with the style characteristics and performance of modern repertoire.
Outlines: An Original Composition For Concert Band, Bruce Albert Stephenson Hunter
Outlines: An Original Composition For Concert Band, Bruce Albert Stephenson Hunter
All Master's Theses
If one attempted to study the history of jazz through the study of music playable by and available to the average high school band, he might conclude that jazz was a frivolous medium which died in the late 1940's. Outlines was composed in the hope that future high school musicians will develop a more balanced view of music trends in the last half of the century.
Two Bach Preludes And Fugues Transcribed For Wind-Band, Douglas Duane Nott
Two Bach Preludes And Fugues Transcribed For Wind-Band, Douglas Duane Nott
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The problem was to transcribe for the modern wind-band Prelude and Fugue in G Minor and Prelude and Fugue in D Minor. Both compositions were originally written for organ by Johann Sebastian Bach.
The Superintendent's Point Of View Concerning Music In The High Schools Of Washington State, Morris Ray Pedersen
The Superintendent's Point Of View Concerning Music In The High Schools Of Washington State, Morris Ray Pedersen
All Master's Theses
A common philosophy of administrators and music educators should be prerequisite for a successful music program. This philosophy should permit enough flexibility to allow for individual differences and yet be rigid enough to encompass general education needs and goals. It can only be shared through communication. The place of music within the curriculum will be understood through this communication between the music educator and the chief administrator. It shall be the purpose of this study to encourage the shared philosophy and communication relationship between school music educators and their administrators.
An Analysis Of Verdi's Dramatic And Musical Unity In Desdemona's Monologue, Georgia A. Zutavern
An Analysis Of Verdi's Dramatic And Musical Unity In Desdemona's Monologue, Georgia A. Zutavern
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The purpose of this study is to examine as thoroughly as possible Desdemona's monologue in Verdi's fourth act Otello. The study includes a detailed analysis of the composer's approach both musically and dramatically.
Characteristics Of Style In The Song Cycle Don Quichotte À DulcinéE, Bruce Gyger Dodge
Characteristics Of Style In The Song Cycle Don Quichotte À DulcinéE, Bruce Gyger Dodge
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As Don Quichotte à Dulcinée is representative of contemporary vocal literature, an investigation into its style characteristics would seem to have value. Through the performance of the song cycle this writer has come to appreciate and recognize that an understanding of French and the style characteristics of this composer are necessary for an artistic rendition.
An Original Composition For Band “Suite For Band”, Bill R. Love
An Original Composition For Band “Suite For Band”, Bill R. Love
All Master's Theses
The writer's contemporary work seeks to contribute to the growing repertoire of original band music. The technique, range, intonation, and rhythm problems of average high school musicians are taken into special consideration. It could easily serve as an introductory piece to performers unfamiliar with the contemporary idiom. Although performance difficulties are kept to a minimum, "Suite for Band" should prove musically challenging and worthwhile to both high school and college bands.