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Troper, Elizabeth Teviotdale Dec 2000

Troper, Elizabeth Teviotdale

Elizabeth C Teviotdale

Originally published in print in 2001, the Oxford Music Online edition may have been edited since and should be cited with date accessed information. Restricted access.


Wulfstan [Wulstan, Wolstan] Of Winchester, Elizabeth Teviotdale Dec 2000

Wulfstan [Wulstan, Wolstan] Of Winchester, Elizabeth Teviotdale

Elizabeth C Teviotdale

Originally published in print in 2001, the Oxford Music Online edition may have been edited since and should be cited with date accessed information. Restricted access.


2001 Recital Program, Kent Craig Dec 2000

2001 Recital Program, Kent Craig

Kent Craig

Recital program for a 2001 percussion recital at Ball State University.


Puy [Pui], Elizabeth Teviotdale Dec 2000

Puy [Pui], Elizabeth Teviotdale

Elizabeth C Teviotdale

Originally published in print in 2001, the Oxford Music Online edition may have been edited since and should be cited with date accessed information. Restricted access.


Gender And Achievement In Music Education: The View From The Classroom, Ruth Wright Dec 2000

Gender And Achievement In Music Education: The View From The Classroom, Ruth Wright

Ruth Wright Dr

This article originates from a research project investigating the effects of gender on achievement in music education in one secondary school. The study showed a correlation between gender and achievement in music with some surprising insights into possible causes of male under-achievement in education at Key Stages 3 (11–14 years) and 4 (14–16 years) generally. It is argued that because of national testing and school performance tables, the debate on male under-achievement in this country may have become so focused on core subjects that a very important link in the argument is being overlooked – a link provided by music …


Sweet Harmonies From Little Wooden Boxes: Mandolin Playing In Minneapolis And St. Paul, Amy M. Shaw Dec 2000

Sweet Harmonies From Little Wooden Boxes: Mandolin Playing In Minneapolis And St. Paul, Amy M. Shaw

Amy M. Shaw

The mandolin, initially popularized by Italian immigrants, became hugely popular in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis between 1890 and 1920. The instrument attracted musicians of both sexes from various ethnic and socioeconomic groups, many of whom joined mandolin orchestras. Because it was affordable and relatively easy to play, many amateur musicians were drawn to the mandolin, but a number of professional mandolinists in the area were highly respected as teachers and soloists. See also the cover photo and front matter for this issue of Minnesota History, which relate to this article (available through JSTOR).