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Fine, Elaine - Covid-19 Journal, Elaine Fine Jan 2020

Fine, Elaine - Covid-19 Journal, Elaine Fine

Personal Journals

COVID Diary submitted by Charleston/Coles County, IL resident and musician, Elaine Fine


5th-12th Grade Concert Percussion Curriculum: A Detailed Guide To Techniques And Resources For Non-Percussionist Music Educators, Rodney Rote Jr. Jan 2018

5th-12th Grade Concert Percussion Curriculum: A Detailed Guide To Techniques And Resources For Non-Percussionist Music Educators, Rodney Rote Jr.

Undergraduate Honors Theses

No abstract provided.


Body Consciousness: The Effects Of Posture On Musicians’ Performance Anxiety, Christina Farley Apr 2017

Body Consciousness: The Effects Of Posture On Musicians’ Performance Anxiety, Christina Farley

2017 Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity – Documents

The primary research question of this quasi-experimental mixed methods study investigated the effects of positive (superman) and negative (slumped) body postures on students’ individual perceptions of their performance anxiety in three settings: in front of a studio professor, in front of peers, and in a private practice session. This study took place in two phases. Phase one consisted of a 14-question survey completed by 40 music education majors. Phase two included six participants that met with the researcher individually twice for each setting. Each participant followed the same timeline when completing the sessions: pre-session questionnaire, three-minute body posture (either the …


Book Review Of Kirsten Dyck's Reichsrock: The International Web Of White-Power And Neo-Nazi Hate Music (2016) And Nancy S. Love's Trendy Fascism: White Power Music And The Future Of Democracy (2017), Tim Engles Jan 2017

Book Review Of Kirsten Dyck's Reichsrock: The International Web Of White-Power And Neo-Nazi Hate Music (2016) And Nancy S. Love's Trendy Fascism: White Power Music And The Future Of Democracy (2017), Tim Engles

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

A review of Kirsten Dyck's Reichsrock: The International Web of White-Power and Neo-Nazi Hate Music (2016) and Nancy S. Love's Trendy Fascism: White Power Music and the Future of Democracy (2017).


Review Of Jon Stratton And Nabeel Zuberi's Black Popular Music In Britain Since 1945 (2014), Tim Engles Jan 2015

Review Of Jon Stratton And Nabeel Zuberi's Black Popular Music In Britain Since 1945 (2014), Tim Engles

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

A review of Jon Stratton and Nabeel Zuberi's book Black Popular Music in Britain since 1945.


Between Jennings And Jones: Jamey Johnson, Hard-Core Country Music, And Outlaw As Authenticating Strategy, Stephen A. King Jan 2014

Between Jennings And Jones: Jamey Johnson, Hard-Core Country Music, And Outlaw As Authenticating Strategy, Stephen A. King

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

In this essay, I examine how country artist Jamey Johnson rhetorically transformed himself from Nashville hopeful into a “hard-core,” “authentic” country outlaw. By associating himself with the original 1970s outlaw movement and including folklore elements of the American outlaw-hero in his songs, Johnson was successful in rhetorically crafting a “double outlaw” persona. This essay is the first scholarly examination of Jamey Johnson and his music. In addition, this essay provides an opportunity to study the rhetorical dimensions of the country outlaw as well as examine key rhetorical strategies employed to create an authentic, hard-core country artist.


Involve Me: Using The Orff Approach Within The Elementary Classroom, Amanda Long Apr 2013

Involve Me: Using The Orff Approach Within The Elementary Classroom, Amanda Long

2013 Awards for Excellence in Student Research & Creative Activity - Documents

Musical independence, improvisation, and composition are important skills that teachers should include within an elementary music curriculum. The musical concepts that accompany these skills can be difficult for teachers to convey and for students to understand due to the difficulty and complexity of teaching musical independence. This study consists of a literature review pertaining to the history and development of the Orff Approach, application of Orff concepts to the creation of lesson plans and classroom activities, action research with elementary students, and conclusions. Three different lesson plans were created implementing Orff techniques specific to the following grade ranges: two-four, four-six, …


An Integrated Approach To Preparing Paul Hindemith’S Sonata For Trombone And Piano: A Guide To Help Achieve A Better Performance, Jemmie Robertson Apr 2013

An Integrated Approach To Preparing Paul Hindemith’S Sonata For Trombone And Piano: A Guide To Help Achieve A Better Performance, Jemmie Robertson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

The aim of this article is to enhance understanding of the Hindemith Sonata and assist performers toward performances of the highest musical quality and emotional impact. The goal is to produce a musical and historically informed performance, based on a good theoretical foundation and thorough technical preparation. We will briefly discuss the history and theory behind Hindemith’s Sonata, examine unique performance issues, and introduce ways to prepare for a successful performance with several specific exercises designed to help the trombonist decode Hindemith’s complex compositional language, which involves a unique approach to tonality and rhythm.


An Integrated Approach To Preparing Paul Hindemith’S Sonata For Trombone And Piano: A Guide To Help Achieve A Better Performance, Jemmie Robertson Apr 2013

An Integrated Approach To Preparing Paul Hindemith’S Sonata For Trombone And Piano: A Guide To Help Achieve A Better Performance, Jemmie Robertson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

The aim of this article is to enhance understanding of the Hindemith Sonata and assist performers toward performances of the highest musical quality and emotional impact. The goal is to produce a musical and historically informed performance, based on a good theoretical foundation and thorough technical preparation. We will briefly discuss the history and theory behind Hindemith’s Sonata, examine unique performance issues, and introduce ways to prepare for a successful performance with several specific exercises designed to help the trombonist decode Hindemith’s complex compositional language, which involves a unique approach to tonality and rhythm.


Involve Me: Using The Orff Approach Within The Elementary Classroom, Amanda Long Oct 2012

Involve Me: Using The Orff Approach Within The Elementary Classroom, Amanda Long

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Musical independence, improvisation, and composition are important skills that teachers should include within an elementary music curriculum. The musical concepts that accompany these skills can be difficult for teachers to convey and for students to understand due to the difficulty and complexity of teaching musical independence. This study consists of a literature review pertaining to the history and development of the Orff Approach, application of Orff concepts to the creation of lesson plans and classroom activities, action research with elementary students, and conclusions. Three different lesson plans were created implementing Orff techniques specific to the following grade ranges: two-four, four-six, …


Analysis Of Tableaux De Provence And Concerto In E-Flat Major For Saxophone And String Orchestra, Jessie Svenningsen Jan 2012

Analysis Of Tableaux De Provence And Concerto In E-Flat Major For Saxophone And String Orchestra, Jessie Svenningsen

Undergraduate Honors Theses

No abstract provided.


Blues Tourism In The Mississippi Delta: The Functions Of Blues Festivals, Stephen A. King Jan 2010

Blues Tourism In The Mississippi Delta: The Functions Of Blues Festivals, Stephen A. King

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Blues Tourism In The Mississippi Delta: The Functions Of Blues Festivals, Stephen King Jan 2010

Blues Tourism In The Mississippi Delta: The Functions Of Blues Festivals, Stephen King

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Christopher Alexander, Trombone And Justin Hunt, Trombone, Music Department Apr 2006

Christopher Alexander, Trombone And Justin Hunt, Trombone, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Christopher Alexander (trombone) and Justin Hunt (trombone) with Scott Clements (bass trombone), Harrison Cole (piano), Tim Gillins (trombone), Bart Rettberg, and Rachel Warfel (piano).


Brandon Brown, Baritone, Music Department Apr 2006

Brandon Brown, Baritone, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Brandon Brown (baritone) with Tamsin Sailors (piano).


Titus Nesbitt, Piano, Music Department Apr 2006

Titus Nesbitt, Piano, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Titus Nesbitt (piano) with Ryan Bosick (bass), Scott Clements (trombone), Josh Fox (drums), Josh Marcus (alto saxophone), Phil Rogers (vocalist), Shaun Woolard (trumpet) and the EIU Jazz Lab Band (Paul Johnston, director).


Scott Clements, Bass Trombone, Music Department Apr 2006

Scott Clements, Bass Trombone, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

A general and Sophomore recital featuring Scott Clements on bass trombone.


Josh Fox, Percussion, Music Department Apr 2006

Josh Fox, Percussion, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This Sophomore recital from April 27, 2006 featured Josh Fox on percussion, with special guest performers Terence Mayhue (percussion), Paul Johnston (piano), and Ryan Bosick (bass).


Katherine Bundy, Soprano And Megan Larson, Horn, Music Department Apr 2006

Katherine Bundy, Soprano And Megan Larson, Horn, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Katherine Bundy (soprano) and Megan Larson (horn) with Susan Teicher (piano).


Tim Gillins, Trombone, Music Department Apr 2006

Tim Gillins, Trombone, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Tim Gillins (trombone) with Josh Marcus (alto saxophone), Kyle Slemmer (tenor saxophone), Paul Johnston (piano), Ryan Bosick (bass), Tyrone Garner II (drums) and the EIU Jazz Ensemble (Sam Fagaly, director).


Dan Cather, Piano, Music Department Apr 2006

Dan Cather, Piano, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Dan Cather (piano) with W. David Hobbs (piano) and the EIU Concert Choir (Richard Robert Rossi, director).


Patrick Rheingruber, Percussion And David Trent Mason, Percussion, Music Department Apr 2006

Patrick Rheingruber, Percussion And David Trent Mason, Percussion, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Patrick Rheingruber (percussion) and David Trent Mason (percussion) with Josh Fox (drums), Terence Mayhue (piano), and Darin Ripperden (bass).


Dan Ripperden, Percussion, Music Department Apr 2006

Dan Ripperden, Percussion, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior & Senior recital featuring Ignacio J. Czako (Senior, percussion) and Darin Ripperden (Junior, percussion).


Judith Ofcarcik, Flute, Music Department Apr 2006

Judith Ofcarcik, Flute, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Judith Ofcarcik on flute with Susan Teicher on piano.


Ignacio J. Czako, Percussion, Music Department Apr 2006

Ignacio J. Czako, Percussion, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Ignacio J. Czako, percussion and Darin Ripperden (Junior), percussion.


Tyrone Garner Ii, Percussion, Music Department Apr 2006

Tyrone Garner Ii, Percussion, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Tyrone Garner II (percussion) with Josh Fox (drumset/percussion), Paul Johnston (piano), Josh Marcus (alto sax), Terence Mayhue (piano), and Bryce Peake (bass).


Sarah Banovic, Soprano And David Pride, Percussion, Music Department Apr 2006

Sarah Banovic, Soprano And David Pride, Percussion, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring soprano Sarah Banovic and David Pride on percussion with Susan Teicher on piano.


Charity Carls, Alto Saxophone, Music Department Apr 2006

Charity Carls, Alto Saxophone, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This general and Sophomore recital from April 11, 2006 featured Charity Carls on alto saxophone.


Heidi Vandevoort, Soprano, Music Department Apr 2006

Heidi Vandevoort, Soprano, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This Junior and Sophomore recital featured Sophomore Heidi VanDeVoort on soprano, with Junior Richard Brooks on bass.


Bryan Chesi, Tenor Saxophone And Bryce Peake, Tenor Saxophone, Music Department Apr 2006

Bryan Chesi, Tenor Saxophone And Bryce Peake, Tenor Saxophone, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Bryan Chesi (tenor saxophone) and Bryce Peake (tenor saxophone) with Ryan Bosick (bass), Scott Clements (trombone), Tyrone Garner (drums), Nick Grill (trumpet), Paul Johnston (piano), and Josh Marcus (alto saxophone).