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Current Status Of Chamber Ensembles In The First-Class High Schools Of Washington State, Dennis C. Crabb
Current Status Of Chamber Ensembles In The First-Class High Schools Of Washington State, Dennis C. Crabb
All Master's Theses
The problem concerned in this paper is to establish the extent to which ensembles are used as a teaching method in music departments of the high schools of the first-class school districts of Washington State.
The Preparation Of A Graduate Eb Alto Saxophone Recital, Thomas G. Barber
The Preparation Of A Graduate Eb Alto Saxophone Recital, Thomas G. Barber
All Master's Theses
For years there has been a controversy about whether a person must be a good performer to be a good teacher. It is the writer's hypothesis that the musicianship developed in becoming a better performer will help one to become a better teacher.
Characteristics Of Style In The Song Cycle Don Quichotte À DulcinéE, Bruce Gyger Dodge
Characteristics Of Style In The Song Cycle Don Quichotte À DulcinéE, Bruce Gyger Dodge
All Master's Theses
As Don Quichotte à Dulcinée is representative of contemporary vocal literature, an investigation into its style characteristics would seem to have value. Through the performance of the song cycle this writer has come to appreciate and recognize that an understanding of French and the style characteristics of this composer are necessary for an artistic rendition.
An Original Composition For Band “Suite For Band”, Bill R. Love
An Original Composition For Band “Suite For Band”, Bill R. Love
All Master's Theses
The writer's contemporary work seeks to contribute to the growing repertoire of original band music. The technique, range, intonation, and rhythm problems of average high school musicians are taken into special consideration. It could easily serve as an introductory piece to performers unfamiliar with the contemporary idiom. Although performance difficulties are kept to a minimum, "Suite for Band" should prove musically challenging and worthwhile to both high school and college bands.
An Original Composition For Symphonic Wind Ensemble In Contemporary Style, Patrick Ellis Thompson
An Original Composition For Symphonic Wind Ensemble In Contemporary Style, Patrick Ellis Thompson
All Master's Theses
The purpose of the composition, Overture for Symphonic Winds, is to contribute to the list of works designed exclusively for wind ensemble performance.