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Music Therapy And Quality Of Life: The Effects Of Musical Interventions On Self-Reported And Caregiver-Reported Quality Of Life In Older Adults With Symptoms Of Dementia, Alisha Snyder

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of music therapy on the quality of life of people with symptoms of dementia. Both self-reported and caregiver-reported quality of life scores were recorded before and after an eight-week treatment period. A control group of discussion and an experimental group of music therapy were included in the study, with a sample size of N = 13. Analysis of the data was done with t tests. No statistical significance was found when comparing the average quality of life scores in the discussion group or the music therapy group from pretest to …

Music Therapy In The Nicu: Interventions And Techniques In Current Practice And A Survey Of Experience And Designation Implications, Suzanna A. Peczeniuk-Hoffman

Masters Theses

While researchers have documented the clinical use of music in medical settings, little is known about music therapists working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The purpose of the study was to examine the demographics, educational training (NICU-MT designation), employment conditions, and music therapy interventions/techniques used by professional music therapists in the NICU. A 15- item survey was designed and electronically mailed to music therapists (N = 318) identified by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT), and Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy Institute at Florida State University as potentially working with …

Jon Ailabouni, Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Jon Ailabouni

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JON AILABOUNI, Trumpet & Flugelhorn
• assisted by ADVANCED JAZZ COMBO Dominic Carioti, Soprano & Tenor Saxophones Blake Cross, Alto & Tenor Saxophones Andrew Stutzman, Trombone Bryan Blowers, Guitar Nich Mueller, Piano Andrew Rose, Bass Christian Euman, Drums
• KEYS FREE Marcus Johnson, Bass Clarinet Kellen Boersma, Bass Cameron Granda, Drums and Loren Battley, Voice

Jon Ailabouni is a graduate student from Barrington IL majoring in music performance. He studies with Dr. Scott Cowan and Professor Scott Thornburg.

Bruce Uchimura, Cello & Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano, 9/16, College Of Fine Arts

School of Music Faculty Recitals

• BRUCE UCHIMURA, Cello
• SUSAN WIERSMA UCHIMURA, Piano

Concerto For Trumpet And String Orchestra (Full Score), Emmanuel M. Dubois

Emmanuel Dubois Compositions

Op. 40 : 1 score (iv + 96 pages) ; includes table of contents and Instrumentation table.

National Treasures of the American Midwest

Movements:

1. At Sleeping Bear Dunes - Lake Michigan
2. On the Great Plains
3. Dance of the Loons - the Ten Thousand Lakes of Minnesota

"Someday We'll Find It." An Inside Look At The Music And Cultural Perspectives Of The Muppet Movie, Eric Dancy

The Hilltop Review

Tradition in any culture helps showcase a group of people's identity. Whether it is food, music, politics, college football, family rituals, you name it, people are looking to feel appreciated because they associate with a certain group of people. When people within a group break tradition, name-calling, bullying and even physical harming becomes more common, because they do not "fit the norm." Sadly, these kinds of negative behaviors can cause serious mental and physical damage to those who try to "think outside the box." Interestingly though, the ones who tend to think creatively are ultimately the ones who bring something …

Incorporating Hispanic Culture Into A Secondary Instrumental Classroom, Alexander Armstead

Honors Theses

For much of history, there has been a long-standing belief of the superiority of Western art music; that it is more natural, complex, expressive, and meaningful than other musics. This standpoint is being challenged more than ever as advances in musicology, ethnomusicolgy, global communication and media bring musics of other nations and cultures to the doorstep of the American people. There are many benefits to teaching cultural music in the instrumental classroom, including social and musical components. These components have the ability to open the minds of students to a higher sense of community as they enter the "world village" …

The Honogenization Of Trombone Sound Preferences: The Effects Of A More Global Society On National Styles, Alyssa B. Madeira

Honors Theses

The trombone and music in general have been greatly influenced by globalization. Over the past few decades the ideal playing style of trombone has become increasingly similar throughout the word. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the integration of Eastern Europe into the rest of the Western world marked a turning point in the way that music was perceived and shared. More and more musicians began to blend their playing styles as they traveled across borders and oceans. Sharp contrasts by region in interpretation of literature and the ideal sound were common in the early 1990's, but …

Ellizar Abalos, Conductor, Ellizar Abalos

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ELLIZAR ABALOS, Conductor
• with the University Symphonic Band

Ellizar Abalos is a graduate student from Battle Creek majoring in conducting. He studies with Dr. Robert Spradling.

Neuromusicology And Combat-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury, Elisabeth Spinniken

Honors Theses

The number of reported cases of combat-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) among American veterans is rapidly increasing. The results of TBI are often a combination of deficits in cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral functions. Each case poses unique challenges for all involved—soldiers, their families, and health care personnel. Though each case is unique, common symptoms include impaired gross and fine motor, speech and language, memory, attention, visual, auditory, and emotional functioning (Davis, Gfeller, Thaut, 2008).

Due to the holistic nature of TBI symptoms, finding an effective yet cost-efficient treatment modality proves to be a difficult task. Previous research has suggested …

Neuromusicology And Combat-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury, Brittany L. Neuser

Honors Theses

The number of reported cases of combat-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) among American veterans is rapidly increasing. The results of TBI are often a combination of deficits in cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral functions. Each case poses unique challenges for all involved—soldiers, their families, and health care personnel. Though each case is unique, common symptoms include impaired gross and fine motor, speech and language, memory, attention, visual, auditory, and emotional functioning (Davis, Gfeller, Thaut, 2008).

Due to the holistic nature of TBI symptoms, finding an effective yet cost-efficient treatment modality proves to be a difficult task. Previous research has suggested …

Neuromusicology And Combat-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury, Brittany Neuser

Honors Theses

The number of reported cases of combat-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) among American veterans is rapidly increasing. The results of TBI are often a combination of deficits in cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral functions. Each case poses unique challenges for all involved—soldiers, their families, and health care personnel. Though each case is unique, common symptoms include impaired gross and fine motor, speech and language, memory, attention, visual, auditory, and emotional functioning (Davis, Gfeller, Thaut, 2008).

Due to the holistic nature of TBI symptoms, finding an effective yet cost-efficient treatment modality proves to be a difficult task. Previous research has suggested …

Neuromusicology And Combat-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury, Elisabeth C. Spinniken

Honors Theses

The number of reported cases of combat-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) among American veterans is rapidly increasing. The results of TBI are often a combination of deficits in cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral functions. Each case poses unique challenges for all involved—soldiers, their families, and health care personnel. Though each case is unique, common symptoms include impaired gross and fine motor, speech and language, memory, attention, visual, auditory, and emotional functioning (Davis, Gfeller, Thaut, 2008).

Due to the holistic nature of TBI symptoms, finding an effective yet cost-efficient treatment modality proves to be a difficult task. Previous research has suggested …

Caitlin Miekstyn, Trombone, Caitlin Miekstyn

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• CAITLIN MIEKSTYN, Trombone
• Yu-Lien The, Piano
• assisted by Philip Oja, Violin Naomi Droge, Violin Erin Zuchniewicz, Violin Ariele Macadangdang, Violin Mark Kleyn, Viola Kristin Benes, Viola Willis Koa, Cello Warren Oja, Cello Steven Fernandez, Bass

Caitlin Miekstyn is a graduate student from Ann Arbor majoring in performance. She studies with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger.

Abderrahman Anzaldua, Violin, Abderrahman Anzaldua

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ABDERRAHMAN ANZALDUA, Violin
• assisted by Ahmed Anzaldua, Piano

Abderrahman Anzaldua is a graduate student from Chihuahua, Mexico, majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Renata Artman Knific.

Brielan Andersen, Tuba, Brielan Andersen

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• BRIELAN ANDERSEN, Tuba
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Heather Ewer, Tuba Travis Netzer, Tuba Mitch Tsang, Tuba

Brielan Andersen is a graduate student majoring in performance. She studies with Dr. Deanna Swoboda.

Ishtar Hernandez, Violin, Ishtar Hernandez

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ISHTAR HERNANDEZ, Violin
• assisted by WHO HIT JOHN? Josh Keller, Trumpet and Guitar Daniel McCartney, Banjo and Guiro Nick Vander Vliet, Mandolin and Guitar Mark Duval, Double Bass
• and Mark Portolese, Piano

Yumhali Garcia, Violin, Yumhali Garcia

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• YUMHALI GARCIA, Violin
• assisted by Abderrahman Anzaldua, Violin Youyang Qu, Violin Daniel Cortes, Viola Irving Angulo, Cello

Yumhali Garcia, a KSO/WMU Artist Scholar, is a graduate student from Mexico City, Mexico majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Renata Artman Knific.

Carrie Wachsberger, Soprano, Carrie Wachsberger

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• CARRIE WACHSBERGER, Soprano
• Carl Witt, Piano

Carrie Wachsberger, the Joyce Zastrow Scholar, is a graduate student from Ann Arbor majoring in performance. She studies with Professor Alice Pierce.

Jeffery Utter, Double Bass, Jeffery Utter

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JEFFERY UTTER, Double Bass
• assisted by WMU JAZZ NONET Tommy Proulx, Alto Saxophone Ben Schmidt-Swartz, Tenor Saxophone Theo Kuepfer, Baritone Saxophone Elliot Bild, Trumpet Killian Williams, Trumpet Nich Mueller, Piano Bryan Blowers, Guitar Christian Euman, Drums and Mark Niskanen, Piano Matt Landon, Guitar Carolyn Koebel, Percussion

Jeffery Utter is a graduate student from Canton NY majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Tom Knific.

Current Music Therapy Practice With Adolescents With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In The United States: A Survey Of The Profession, Melinda K. Murray

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to survey Board Certified Music Therapists in the US to examine (a) the demographics of the music therapists working with this population in a non-school setting, (b) assessments used by the music therapists, (c) goals for clients, and (d) treatment methods used in the treatment of adolescents with emotional and/or behavioral disorders. The participants in this study were board certified music therapists working with emotional and/or behavioral impairments outside of the school setting. Of the total of 111 surveys sent to music therapists who possibly met the inclusion criteria, 27 were returned (N=27). The …

Tiny Sounds, Valeria Ch. Jonard Perez

Masters Theses

Our auditory system perceives sounds within a specific range of frequencies and amplitudes. It is the way we define our aural world and the sounds we are able or willing to hear. Just above the border of the threshold of human audition hearing, we find unique sounds with particular characteristics. These sometimes forgotten or ignored sounds interest me as compositional elements.

Listening attentively requires extra effort from our ears and concentration; listening to sounds that vacillate from imperceptible to audible changes how humans typically listen to sounds in their environment. Although amplifying these discreet sounds would rob them of their …

Flutes, Festivities, And Fragmented Tradition: A Study Of The Meaning Of Music In Otavalo, Brenna C. Halpin

Masters Theses

This thesis consists of an intimate study of the value and meaning of flute music of indigenous musicians in the contemporary world. This is accomplished by interviewing and observing indigenous panpipe and flute musicians in and near the Plaza de Ponchos Market in Otavalo, Ecuador. Collected personal stories, historical accounts, and recordings and analysis of the music all provide insight into the purpose and traditions the music holds. While the musicians attempt to maintain a sense of cultural authenticity, modernization has altered the importance of customs and music as Otavalo moves toward a more commoditized and urbanized community, reflecting ethnic …

Senior Organ Recital, Emily E. Solomon

Honors Theses

This recital displays the versatility of the organ and highlights its ability to evoke emotions that range from melancholy to truimpant.

Ben Werne, Clarinet, Ben Werne

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• BEN WERNE, Clarinet
• Yu-Lien The, Piano

Ben Werne is a graduate student from Jasper IN majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Bradley Wong and Professor Stephanie Hovnanian.

Nathan Musch, Trombone, Nathan Musch

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• NATHAN MUSCH, Trombone
• Yu-Lien The, Piano
• assisted by Ross Wixon, Trumpet

Nathan Musch is a graduate student from Ann Arbor majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger.

Samantha London, Piano, Samantha London

School of Music Graduate Recitals

SAMANTHA LONDON, Piano

Erik Dancy, Trombone, Erik Trombone

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ERIK DANCY, Trombone
• Yu-Lien The, Piano

Erik Dancy is a graduate student from Kansas City MO majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger.

Recital (Voice), Ema Katrovas

Honors Theses

On March 18th 2012, I presented a recital in which I explored the diversity of classical vocal repertoire. My hope was to educate an audience (and myself) about the vastly diverse styles of classical vocal music. The recital took the listener on a journey from Early Baroque to contemporary cabaret, exploring along the way languages intrinsic to classical voice (Italian, French and German) as well as those which are only recently gaining significance in the world of opera and art-song (English and Czech); the listener heard different accompanying instruments, not only piano but also harpsichord and a small chamber ensemble; …

Ross Wixon, Trumpet, Ross Wixon

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ROSS WIXON, Trumpet
• Helen Lukan, Piano

Ross Wixon is a graduate student from Glenn Dale MD majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Scott Thornburg.