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Music Theory In Junior Colleges Of Northern California: A Survey And Analysis In Terms Of The Terminal And Transfer Functions, Robert Lawrence Meadows Jan 1958

Music Theory In Junior Colleges Of Northern California: A Survey And Analysis In Terms Of The Terminal And Transfer Functions, Robert Lawrence Meadows

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The problem considered in this study arises from the different functions and objectives of the Junior college. From the time the Junior college was established to the present day, objectives, purposes and functions of this unique institution have been changing.Much has been recommended by music education organisations regarding the objectives of the Junior college music department. In 1938 a Junior college music committe submitted to the Music Educators National Conference the following objectives for the Junior college music department: 1. To meet the needs of the community in the enrichment of social living through; a) Ability to participate in some …


Aria Da Capo : An Opera In One Act, Burdette Marion Fore Jan 1951

Aria Da Capo : An Opera In One Act, Burdette Marion Fore

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Foreword to Aria Da Capo

The libretto of the opera is a verbatim setting of Edna St. Vincent Millay's one act play "Aria da Capo." World events, especially World War II and the current Korean War influenced the choice of this timely, yet timeless play. Miss Millay's death occurred during the composition of the opera. She never knew, therefore, of the composition or performance of her play as an opera.

The form of the opera is that of the "da capo" aria. he form, of course, was determined by the play which ends exactly as it started. Thematic material consists …