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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


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 …


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.


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.


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).


Matt Maurizio, Trumpet, Music Department Apr 2006

Matt Maurizio, Trumpet, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Matt Maurizio on trumpet and Jason Bonny (Senior) on trumpet with Susan Teicher on piano.


Christopher Dickey, Euphonium And Dane Thomas, Baritone, Music Department Apr 2006

Christopher Dickey, Euphonium And Dane Thomas, Baritone, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Christopher Dicky (euphonium) and Dane Thomas (baritone).


Lauren Ambrose, Horn, Music Department Apr 2006

Lauren Ambrose, Horn, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Lauren Ambrose (horn) with Susan Teicher (piano).


Jason Bonny, Trumpet, Music Department Apr 2006

Jason Bonny, Trumpet, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Jason Bonny on trumpet and Matt Maurizio (Junior) on trumpet, with Susan Teicher on piano.


Organ Music For The Church Year And Festive Occasions Featuring Judith Ofcarcik (Organ), Music Department Apr 2006

Organ Music For The Church Year And Festive Occasions Featuring Judith Ofcarcik (Organ), Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

Organ Music for the Church Year and Festive Occasions was a student recital that featured Judith Ofcarcik (organ).


Gretchen Pearson, Violin, Music Department Apr 2006

Gretchen Pearson, Violin, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Gretchen Pearson on violin with Kevina Lam on piano.


All Recital Programs For Spring Semester 2006, Music Department Apr 2006

All Recital Programs For Spring Semester 2006, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This document contains all the recital programs for Spring Semester 2006.


Christopher Mroczek, Clarinet, Music Department Apr 2006

Christopher Mroczek, Clarinet, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Christopher Mroczek (clarinet) with Susan Teicher (piano).