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The Acute Impact Of Stair Climbing On Vertical Jump Height, Matthew Grossman

Masters Theses

Vertical jump (VJ) is a strong determinant of explosive power in the trained and untrained population. There is agreement among the literature that vertical jump training can be improved through progression in specific training related to vertical jump. For example, plyometrics is a widely studied training method for increasing VJ, and has been generally accepted method for increasing VJ. Within the literature, training methods are continually being studied to improve athletic performance. Exploration of improvements outside of resistance training can provide further insight on enchancing athletic performance. The present study examined the acute impact of stair climbing (SC) on VJ. …

The Impact Of Unionization On University Performance, Mark Cassell, Odeh Halaseh

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

This study examines faculty unions’ impact on the organizational efficiency and effectiveness of public four-year institutions of higher learning. The article theorizes the causal connections between faculty unions to higher education performance. The study also presents results of a cross-sectional time series analysis and a cross-sectional analysis of higher education performance using data from the Department of Education’s Integrated Post Secondary Data System (IPEDS) spanning more than two decades and over 430 public universities and colleges. We find support for the view that unionization improves organizational efficiency and effectiveness. At the same time the research raises important methodological and substantive …

Fright Night, Music Department

Concerts

Peter and the Wolf by Prokofieff, narrated by Allen Lanham, Green Eggs and Ham by Kapilow, with Marilyn Coles (mezzo soprano) & Rachel Sapp (soprano), and “Carol Ann’s Theme” from Poltergeist with a Children’s Chorus from Charleston Elementary and Middle Schools. Performed by The Eastern Symphony OrchestraConducted by Richard Robert Rossi.

Cathedrals, Castles, & Colonies, Music Department

Concerts

Cathedrals, Castles, & Colonies, performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles, and conducted by Richard Robert Rossi & April Lee.

Collage Concert, Music Department

Concerts

Collage Concert, featuring the talents of EIU's Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, WInd Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Concert Choir.

Rodeo, Music Department

Concerts

Rodeo by Aaron Copland & Concerto in D minor by CPE Bach. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Richard Robert Rossi. Featuring special guest artist Rebecca Johnson, Flute.

Songs Of Love, Music Department

Concerts

Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles & EIU Symphonic Honor Choir. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and April Lee.

Holiday Concert, Music Department

Concerts

Magnificat in G minor by Antonio Vivaldi & Overture on French Carols by Philip Lane featuring the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, the EIU Choral Ensembles, and Charleston High School Advanced Chorus.

Fright Night, Music Department

Concerts

Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten & selections from the movie Harry Potter performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.

Cathedrals, Castles, And Colonies, Music Department

Concerts

Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles & Collegium Musicum. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and April Lee.

Effects Of Different Antagonist Protocols On Repetition Performance And Muscle Activation, Andrade Paz, Jeffrey Willardson, Roberto Simao, Humberto Miranda

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Objective: To investigate the acute effects of different antagonist manipulation protocols on maximal repetition performance and muscle activation during seated row (SR) exercise.

Methods: Fifteen men (22.4 ± 1.1 years old, height 175 cm ± 5.5, weight 76.6 kg ± 7, and 12.3 ± 2.1 of body fat percentage) with previous resistance training experience (3.5 ± 1.2 years) performed four experimental protocols: (TP) one set to repetition failure of SR exercise; (AS) Antagonist static stretching for the pectoralis major (PM) followed by one set of SR; (PNFA) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for PM followed by one set of the SR; (APS) …

Ovations, Music Department

Concerts

"Finlandia, Opus 26" by Sibelius, "Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C Major, Opus 56" featuring Anna Cromwell (violin), Ka-Wai Yu (cello), and Kent Conrad (piano). Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra. Featuring Tenor Joe Amato.

Stagestruck, Music Department

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"An American in Paris" by Gershwin and "Overture to Candide" by Bernstein. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra with special guests the Four Voices (jazz quartet) and Mark Rheaume (trombone).

Songs Of Love, Music Department

Concerts

The aura of romance will be in the air when EIU's Choral Ensembles present a "tour de force" celebrating the majesty of love. Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and Janet McCumber.

Lessons And Carols, Music Department

Concerts

King's College "Service of Lessons and Carols", performed by the EIU Concert Choir and Collegium Musicum

Holiday Concert, Music Department

Concerts

"Many Moods of Christmas: Improvisations on Christmas Carols" by Bryan Kelly. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra & EIU Choral Ensembles. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi, Janet McCumber, and Sarah Todd (graduate conductor).

Triumph And Tragedy, Music Department

Concerts

"Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Opus 70, B. 141" by Dvorak and "Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Opus 37" by Beethoven. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, featuring Susan Teicher on piano.

Eiu Choral Ensembles, Music Department

Concerts

From the gothic cathedrals and the majestic castles of Europe to the shores of the Americas, the EIU Choral Ensembles and Collegium Musicum will perform a wide variety of works by English, French, German, Italian, and American composers.

Fright Night, Music Department

Concerts

"Peer Gynt Suite No. 1" by Grieg, performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.

Cathedrals, Castles, And Colonies, Music Department

Concerts

Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles & Collegium Musicum. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and Janet McCumber.

Songs Of Love, Music Department

Concerts

Music by Stephen Foster, Emma Lou Diemer, Sir Edward Elgar, Ramon Noble, William Billings, and Daniel Gawthrop. Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles, led by Sergei Pavlov and Janet McCumber. Featuring guest student conductor Sarah Todd. Special performance by Derek Maninflor, piano.

Lessons And Carols, Music Department

Concerts

King's College "Service of Lessons and Carols", performed by the EIU Concert Choir and Collegium Musicum.

Holiday Concert, Music Department

Concerts

"Wassail Dances" by Lane, "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" by Williams (featuring Baritone Jay Ivey), and "Gloria" by Rutter (with special guests Charleston High School Advanced Choir, Juliane Sharp, conductor). Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra and EIU Choral Ensembles. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.

Ovations, Music Department

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Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, Opus 43" (in memory of W. David Hobbs), featuring Derek Maninfior on piano. Renowned works featuring EIU faculty Anna Cromwell (violin), Rebecca Johnson (flute), and Magie Smith (clarinet). Special appearance by East-Central Illinois Youth Orchestra, Kevin Kelly conductor. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.

Musical Montage, Music Department

Concerts

Selections for organ, violin, and piano including: Bach's "Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 546", Beethoven's "Pathetique Piano Sonata, No. 8, Opus 13", and Prokofieff's "Violin Sonata in D Major, No. 2, Opus 94". Performed by Anna Cromwell (violin) and Richard Robert Rossi (organ and piano).

Fright Night, Music Department

Concerts

"Carnival of the Animals" by Saint-Saens, narrated by Jay Ivey with pianists Susan Teicher and Sarah Todd. "Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Dukas. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.

Cathedrals, Castles, And Colonies, Music Department

Concerts

Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles and Collegium Musicum. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and Janet McCumber.

Multi-Cultural Concert, Music Department

Concerts

Jamie V. Ryan, director of the Percussion Ensemble and one of Eastern's newest faculty members, will be joined by the choral faculty members Richard Robert Rossi and Adam Stich in an evening of multicultural music that spans the globe.

Keyboard Extravaganza, Music Department

Concerts

Richard Robert Rossi performs on organ, harpsichord, and piano on Bach's "Prelude and Fugue in A Major, BWV 536", Rachmaninoff's "Prelude No. 5 in G Minor, Opus 23", and Prokofiev's "Sonata in F Minor, Opus 1". Featuring Soprano Lisa DeAngelis on "I Know that my Redeemer Liveth" from 'Messiah' by Handel, "Sweeter than Roses" by Purcell, and "Exsultate Jubilate in F Major, K 165" by Mozart.

Songs Of Fate, Music Department

Concerts

Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet Overture" and Brahm's "Schicksalslied". Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra and EIU Choral Ensembles. Featuring Ali Walton (horn) performing Strauss' "Concerto for Horn No. 1 in Eb, Opus 11. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.