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If You're Spooky And You Know It, Annie Huish
If You're Spooky And You Know It, Annie Huish
Children's Book and Media Review
If you’re happy and you know it, then you better get ready for frightful feelings of spooky, sneaky, wicked, naughty, hairy, and creepy! This book invites all to participate with cute, friendly Halloween characters as they clap their hands, nod their heads, stomp their feet, honk their nose, and many other fun and exciting ways to move your body. In the end, all of the frightful Halloween characters get together to dance around!
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: An Experimental Study Examining The Relationship Between Music Lyrics And Body Satisfaction In Emerging Adult Women, Emilie Jill Davis
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: An Experimental Study Examining The Relationship Between Music Lyrics And Body Satisfaction In Emerging Adult Women, Emilie Jill Davis
Theses and Dissertations
Over the past decade, there has been an increase in academic research on media and its influences on body satisfaction. To date, the majority of body image literature focuses on low body satisfaction. While low body satisfaction leads to negative outcomes, high body satisfaction leads to a host of positive outcomes. Further, in a non-academic domain, it would seem that even some media icons are starting to take part in the effort to try to promote positive appearance messages. Singers like Christina Aguilera, Colbie Caillat, and Alessia Cara have begun writing songs like Beautiful, Try, and Scars To …
Attending Study Abroad In Vienna, Austria, Zachary Adamson, Dr. Scott Holden
Attending Study Abroad In Vienna, Austria, Zachary Adamson, Dr. Scott Holden
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Throughout my life, music has been a source for mental development, spiritual growth and enjoyment. It has been at times both exciting and discouraging. As I completed my project, however, and engaged in the struggle to understand music, perform music and connect with others around me, I developed a greater vision of how music unifies the human experience, creating a positive influence on society. Specifically, I learned that valuing the arts is extremely advantageous for a society, and Vienna is a case in point; I learned specific techniques in piano playing, a kind of common legacy and style shared by …
Bass World 3: Music In St. Petersburg, Christian Hales, Eric Hansen
Bass World 3: Music In St. Petersburg, Christian Hales, Eric Hansen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Russia has always been known for its indelible contributions to the arts. The likes of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Rostropovich and Koussevitzky cultivated their great talents there. Eric Hansen, professor of double bass at Brigham Young University, encouraged me to use some of his connections in Russia as an opportunity to experience this rich arts culture. His friend, Artem Chirkov, is principal Bassist of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and winner of the Bradetitch International Bass Competition. Eric suggested that I make the trip to St. Petersburg to participate in Artem’s World Bass Festival because it would help to prepare me for my …
The Culture Of British Servitude And Music, Erin Meeks, Jeff Parkin
The Culture Of British Servitude And Music, Erin Meeks, Jeff Parkin
Journal of Undergraduate Research
I am writing a feature-length screenplay set in Victorian England about a servant of a manor trying to bring her mother’s fairy tales to life to escape her homesickness. However, I soon realized that writing this screenplay based solely on internet articles and my love of the BBC series Downton Abbey was not going to provide the research necessary to create an authentic setting and a believable, nuanced character. For this reason, I applied for an ORCA grant to attend a six-week study abroad program with the Theater and Media Arts department so that I could gather on-site research.
Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane's Musical Journey, Aylea Stephens
Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane's Musical Journey, Aylea Stephens
Children's Book and Media Review
John Coltrane lived in a world full of music. He heard it at church, and especially at home. When his father, grandfather, and grandmother all died within a short time, he wasn’t sure life could ever be okay again. His family had no money, but John turned to music to fill the hole where his Papa had been. He learned the alto saxophone, and it gave him voice. He listened to big bands and one day he listened to Charlie “Bird” Parker playing a new type of jazz, bebop, that John loved and began playing as he toured around. Still, …
An Analysis Of State Music Education Certification Practices In The United States, Allyssa Pehrson, Brittany May
An Analysis Of State Music Education Certification Practices In The United States, Allyssa Pehrson, Brittany May
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to compile relevant information for music educators about certification practices of each of the United States and the District of Columbia from resources available fall 2015, and to examine the commonalities and differences among the state policies. Specifically we identified the following for each state: (1) Content areas included under the certification in music teaching. (2) Age-level designations for certification in music teaching. (3) What tests are required for certification in music teaching? (4) Does the state have reciprocity for various certificates? (6) Is there an alternative certification program available for those without education …
American Prosperity Faces The Music, Douglas E. Archibald
American Prosperity Faces The Music, Douglas E. Archibald
FHSS Mentored Research Conference
If music influences people, what influences music? Intuitively, it is inspired by cultural traditions, changes in technology, and the zeitgeist of nations. On an even deeper level, it is inspired by demand. People will not buy music that does not give them utility. Now, how can someone know what type of music is in demand, or will be in demand? What factors influence music demand, and by studying these can future music trends be predicted? The purpose of this study is to discover how the economic well-being of a nation influences the demand for certain types of music, and if …
Learning Letters Puppy, Liz Kazandzhy
Learning Letters Puppy, Liz Kazandzhy
Children's Book and Media Review
Created by the well-known and respected Fisher-Price company, Learning Letters Puppy is a fun way for young children to learn their ABC’s, numbers, and shapes in an interactive way. Upon first opening the app, parents can read a very helpful page of “Play Tips” to optimize the use of the app for their child’s development. On the main screen are four categories to choose from. First, the ABC portion takes the child through the alphabet one at a time with progressions occurring as the child taps the screen. Each letter is accompanied by a cute and moving animation that matches …
This Song Will Save Your Life, Lisi Hong
This Song Will Save Your Life, Lisi Hong
Children's Book and Media Review
After an attempted suicide, 911 call, hospital stay, and 24-hour watch by her divorced parents, Elise was back to normal high school life, which means bullies everywhere and no friends to be found. Elise has never been “cool” or “popular,” so when she finds an underground club and people who instantly accept her, she falls in love with the people, the music, and the judgement-free environment. Most importantly, she falls in love with DJing. Once she leaves the club though, she is back to being uncool Elise. As her DJing prowess increases and an offer to DJ on Friday nights …