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Guide To The Charles 'Chuck' Suber Collection, Charles Suber Jan 2022

Guide To The Charles 'Chuck' Suber Collection, Charles Suber

CBMR Collection Guides / Finding Aids

The Charles 'Chuck' Suber collection reflects his activities as the First Chorus columnist for Down Beat magazine, his work toward restoring funding to Chicago Public Schools for music and arts programs, and his interview by Richard Wang recalling memories and musicians from his life.


Furthering Cultural Understanding Through Music, Sophia Abukamail Jan 2021

Furthering Cultural Understanding Through Music, Sophia Abukamail

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

This project explores the role that music plays in fostering cultural understanding and equity by discussing the sociopolitical implications of musical collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli musicians. In order to do this, the paper will dive into the history of the conflict between Palestine and Israel, detail instances of musical collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli musicians, show how music is helping to bridge the divide between these two cultures, and examine the intentions and consequences of such collaborations as they relate to music, politics, and society. The purpose of this project is to investigate the ways that music can affect …


Guide To The William C. Banfield Collection, Columbia College Chicago Jan 2020

Guide To The William C. Banfield Collection, Columbia College Chicago

CBMR Collection Guides / Finding Aids

William “Bill” Cedric Banfield is a professor and director of the Africana Studies/Music and Society initiative at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. The collection contains his compositions, including songs and jazz works, but is especially strong in concert music, correspondence, writings, and flyers and programs documenting his career.


The Arts : University Of Maine Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, School Of Performing Arts Jan 2018

The Arts : University Of Maine Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, School Of Performing Arts

General University of Maine Publications

This publication features stories of exceptional art, music, theatre, and dance students and alumni. It also introduces our world-class facilities — from Hauck Auditorium and Minsky Recital Hall, where music, theatre and dance students perform, to the Wyeth Family Studio Art Center, which houses beautiful painting and drawing studios, as well as our state-of-the-art printmaking studio. Also represented are student arts organizations and ensembles that perform on campus and tour locally, nationally and internationally.


In Search Of The Wind-Band: An International Expedition, Daniel Rager Jun 2015

In Search Of The Wind-Band: An International Expedition, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

In Search of the Wind-Band: An International Expedition is a new interactive E-book, exploring 16 countries.

The first-of-a-kind, interactive encyclopedic e-book uses text, video, mp3 and pdf files to bring the history and development of the wind-band to life.

1. Overture: What Constitutes a Wind Band? - 2. Introduction to European History and Development - 3. Historical Homogeneous Wind-Bands - 4. American Wind Music - 5. Denmark Wind Music - 6. Finnish Wind Music - 7. Industry Wind Bands - 8. Ireland Wind Music - 9. Japanese Wind Music - 10. Mexican Wind Music - 11. Native American Indian Wind …


The Harmonic Implications Of The Non-Harmonic Tones In The Four-Part Chorales Of Johann Sebastian Bach, Timothy Willingham May 2013

The Harmonic Implications Of The Non-Harmonic Tones In The Four-Part Chorales Of Johann Sebastian Bach, Timothy Willingham

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study sought to identify the harmonic implications of the non-harmonic tones in the four-part chorales of Johann Sebastian Bach and to identify if the implications were modern, extended harmonies. The study examined if non-harmonic tones implied traditional or extended harmonies more often, which non-harmonic tones more frequently implied extended harmonies, and which chords typically preceded implied extended harmonies. The study was a corpus analysis of the four-part chorales. The data collected was organized in and analyzed with frequency charts and a chi-square goodness of fit test and chi-square tests of independence from the chordal analysis conducted by the researcher. …


An Undergraduate Seminar On Irish Musical Culture In Ireland And The Irish Diaspora In America, Including The Influence Of Irish Music On Appalachian Folk Music Culture, Frieda Eakins Dec 2012

An Undergraduate Seminar On Irish Musical Culture In Ireland And The Irish Diaspora In America, Including The Influence Of Irish Music On Appalachian Folk Music Culture, Frieda Eakins

Masters Theses

The following project establishes a concise, yet multifaceted design for a seminar on Irish musical culture. While it was initially developed as a course for its author to teach in the undergraduate, on-ground classroom, this project provides a framework adaptable enough for use by other instructors and/or for additional music seminars. This project is unique in its two-fold purpose in that the design and resources are directed to assist the instructor with streamlining course curriculum preparation, while the course content specific to the project when utilized offers students in the undergraduate college classroom a better understanding of Irish musical culture …


Travelstead, Chester Coleman, 1911-2006 (Mss 281), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2010

Travelstead, Chester Coleman, 1911-2006 (Mss 281), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 281. Chiefly personal and professional correspondence, speeches, journal articles, reminiscences, and news clippings of noted educator Chester Coleman Travelstead. Of particular interest are the materials related to his 1955 dismissal from the University of South Carolina owing to his support of racial integration. Also includes correspondence and diaries of his mother Nelle (Gooch) Travelstead, long-time Western Kentucky University faculty member.


Temple Family Papers (Mss 241), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 2010

Temple Family Papers (Mss 241), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 241. Correspondence; financial and legal papers; genealogy and other material related to the Temple family of Warren County, Kentucky, particularly that of Adalaska L. and Mary Camilla (Miller) Temple and their daughter Ruth Hines Temple. Over 400 pieces of artwork on paper by the latter are found in the collection, including pencil, as well as, pen and ink drawings, watercolors, pastels, and other graphic and creative design work.


Beethoven: Patriotism And Social Justice, Fathi Habashi Feb 2010

Beethoven: Patriotism And Social Justice, Fathi Habashi

Fathi Habashi

The great composer Ludwig van Beethoven was not only an exceptional musician but also a man of great ideals who expressed social justice in his music


Maine, Volume 82, Number 1, Spring 2001, University Of Maine Alumni Association Apr 2001

Maine, Volume 82, Number 1, Spring 2001, University Of Maine Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

When Humans Pressure the Environment: UMaine researchers try to understand human dimensions of environmental change --- Inspirational Maestro: Director of UMaine's University Singers, Dennis Cox --- When Students Give Up Hope: UMaine and colleges around the country see an increasing awareness of student suicide --- Work Meets Play at Resort Sports Network: Entrepreneur Rory Strunk '85 combines his passions of skiing and the media --- Linking Retirees to a University Community: Dirigo Pines comes to Orono --- A Long and Distinguished Record of Service: Retired Ambassador Chester Norris '51


Maine, Volume 78, Number 1, Winter/Spring 1997, University Of Maine General Alumni Association Jan 1997

Maine, Volume 78, Number 1, Winter/Spring 1997, University Of Maine General Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

Searching for the Lost Canada Road: A Look at the Impressive Research of Graduate Student Barry Rodrigue --- Digging Out the Truth Makes Her a Target: Jan Vertefeuille's '88 Dedication to Investigative Journalism Earned Her a Pulitzer Prize Nomination --- Putting the Art Back Into Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Bernard Lown '42 --- Bubblegum, Popcorn, and Alligators in Elevators: Songwriter Rick Charette '70 on Why Kids Love His Music


Maine, Volume 77, Number 1, Winter 1996, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine Jan 1996

Maine, Volume 77, Number 1, Winter 1996, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

Maine's Master Jazzman, A Profile of Professor Karel Lidral and His UMaine Jazz Ensemble --- Hautala's Horror: A Look at Class of '70 Horror Writer Rick Hautala --- What Are Grades Worth? It's Up in the Air --- In the Penalty Box, Will UMaine's Self-Imposed Sanctions Be Enough to Satisfy the NCAA?


The Grizzly, January 30, 1981, Thomas A. Reilly, Pat Keenan, Barbara Foley, Carl Buck, Joey Lazar, Elizabeth P. Harp, Karen L. Reese, Jennifer Bassett, Kenneth C. Taylor, Duncan C. Atkins, David Garner, Jean Morrison Jan 1981

The Grizzly, January 30, 1981, Thomas A. Reilly, Pat Keenan, Barbara Foley, Carl Buck, Joey Lazar, Elizabeth P. Harp, Karen L. Reese, Jennifer Bassett, Kenneth C. Taylor, Duncan C. Atkins, David Garner, Jean Morrison

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Gambling Investigation Prompts Student Withdrawals • Thornburgh Discusses Education At Conference • Todd Hall Fined $200 For Alcohol Violation • Tower Restoration Scheduled • McQuillan Presents Financial Aid Workshop • Magazine Addresses Students • J-Board Workings Explained By Barth • Fraternity Theories • Bids Distribution • Top Ten Albums of 1980 • Greaseband Unable To Return This Semester • Spiritwood: A Different Coffeehouse • Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream • Shipping Delay Postpones NMD Window Installation • Departmental Focus: Health And Physical Education • Swim Coach Hopes For .500 Season • Men's Basketball Holding 1st Place In MAC • Grapplers …


The Grizzly, March 28, 1980, Brian Barlow, Larry Muscarella, Rick Morris, Matthew Kurlan, Hedy Munson, Joey Lazar, David Garner, Thomas A. Reilly, Barbara Sergeant, Diana Dakay, Jay Repko Mar 1980

The Grizzly, March 28, 1980, Brian Barlow, Larry Muscarella, Rick Morris, Matthew Kurlan, Hedy Munson, Joey Lazar, David Garner, Thomas A. Reilly, Barbara Sergeant, Diana Dakay, Jay Repko

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Campus Visitor Assaulted • Two Students Found Guilty Of Violations • Committee Studies Frats' Academics • Lantern Seeks Editor • Administration Apathy or Illiteracy? • TKE Sponsors X-Country Keg Roll • USGA Notes • President Urges Sidewalk Use • USGA Candidates' Platforms • Repko's Review • Interest inventory to be given again • Checking By Mail • Jazz Coffeehouse At The Union • Portrait Of A Professor: Dr. S. Ross Doughty • Survey Taken Of Class Of '79 • Earl Awarded at Evening School • Whitians Chosen • Bears Win Home Opener • Spring Track Starts Tomorrow • Slow Start …


The Grizzly, March 21, 1980, Brian Barlow, James Wilson, Frank Ayres, Eric Lucas, Ann Edris, Matthew Kurlan, Jay Repko, Ross Schwalm Mar 1980

The Grizzly, March 21, 1980, Brian Barlow, James Wilson, Frank Ayres, Eric Lucas, Ann Edris, Matthew Kurlan, Jay Repko, Ross Schwalm

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Regulation in Business: UBEC Presents Symposium • Alumni to Speak at Career Seminar • Awards Available • Board Committees to Evaluate College • USGA Notes • Jazz Coffeehouse at the Union • Ride for Your Life • Letter to the Editor • Meistersingers Tour South • Pericles: The Bearpit's Final Performance • Cub & Key Selected • Chemical Magic • Rating the Records


The Grizzly, November 9, 1979, Brian Barlow, Ross Schwalm, Jennifer Bassett, Stephanie Kane, Joey Lazar, Rick Morris, Jay Repko, Jean Morrison, John O'Neill, Tracy Nadzak, David Garner, Diana Dakay, Larry Muscarella, Martin Katz Nov 1979

The Grizzly, November 9, 1979, Brian Barlow, Ross Schwalm, Jennifer Bassett, Stephanie Kane, Joey Lazar, Rick Morris, Jay Repko, Jean Morrison, John O'Neill, Tracy Nadzak, David Garner, Diana Dakay, Larry Muscarella, Martin Katz

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

College Discusses New Ideas • New Bakery Planned for Wismer • Recent College Infirmary Changes Explored • Students Experience Studies Abroad • Letters to the Editor • Roving Reporter: Weekends • Portrait of a Professor: Dr. Evan Snyder • Tusk: Record of the Year • Cynthia Raim Delivers Sophisticated Performance • Wismer show huge success • Ursinus News In Brief: Professor participates in science workshop, Bach fans invited to open rehearsal, The Greaseband returns Nov. 16 • USGA Notes • Sports Profile: Kathy Smith • Colona's Three Paces JV Hockey Victory • Gridders Pass To Second Win • Volleyball Defense …


The Grizzly, October 12, 1979, Brian Barlow, Kathy Mcsharry, Tracy Nadzak, Kevin Ludwig, James Wilson, Jay Repko, John O'Neill, David Garner, Martin Sacks, Shari Slavin Oct 1979

The Grizzly, October 12, 1979, Brian Barlow, Kathy Mcsharry, Tracy Nadzak, Kevin Ludwig, James Wilson, Jay Repko, John O'Neill, David Garner, Martin Sacks, Shari Slavin

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Senior Aids Police In False Alarm Investigation • Computer Expansion Proposed • Appointments Total Fifteen • Genetic Research to Yield More Males? • USGA Notes • Little River Band Flowing Smoothly • Music News: Fleetwood Mac, Lynyrd Skynyrd • Sports Profile: Laurie Holmes • Football Falls Short By Three • Soccer Proves Capability • Hockey Splits Games • Intramural Football Playoff Battle • Volleyball defeats Harcum


The Grizzly, October 5, 1979, Brian Barlow, Mark Angelo, Ross Schwalm, Mark Woodland, Michael Chiarappa, Jay Repko, Dean Mioli, Stephanie Kane, Dean Adam, Jennifer Bassett, David Garner, Martin Katz, Tracy Nadzak, Betsy Haag, Rick Morris, Linda Lewandowski Oct 1979

The Grizzly, October 5, 1979, Brian Barlow, Mark Angelo, Ross Schwalm, Mark Woodland, Michael Chiarappa, Jay Repko, Dean Mioli, Stephanie Kane, Dean Adam, Jennifer Bassett, David Garner, Martin Katz, Tracy Nadzak, Betsy Haag, Rick Morris, Linda Lewandowski

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Senior Fired From Snack Shop • Parking Regulations Explained • Bio Club Explores Pine Barrens • Craft Discusses Plans • Letters to the Editor: Faculty responds to "censoring" article • ERA Hits Dishroom • Dave Rebuck: A Close-up • The Best Of The Seventies • Music News • Joe Jackson - Moon Marten and The Ravens • Talking Heads - Fear Of Music • Fans Catch Fever At Bee Gees Concert • USGA Notes • Renovation Underway • Richter Accepts "Advance Ursinus" Donation • Bears' Booters "On" Again • Fearless Friday Forecast • Victory Sparks Women's Volleyball • Hard Work …


The Grizzly, December 8, 1978, Jack Hauler, Thomas A. Reilly, Jeffrey Plunkett, Lawrence Mroz, George Young, George C. Fago, James Wilson, Martin Katz, David Garner, David Mcphillips, Wesley Emmons, Kristina Hollstein Dec 1978

The Grizzly, December 8, 1978, Jack Hauler, Thomas A. Reilly, Jeffrey Plunkett, Lawrence Mroz, George Young, George C. Fago, James Wilson, Martin Katz, David Garner, David Mcphillips, Wesley Emmons, Kristina Hollstein

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Campus Entertainment Limited?: Activities Discussed By Task Force • Pi Omega Delta Becomes a Reality; Register Now for Evening Courses; Meistersingers In Televised Concert; Holiday Baskets Distributed By APO • Community And Civilization To Offer Interesting Approach • Bears Crack Garnets • Liberal Education In Our Times • Be Cool Or Bolt • From Beads and Bennies to Bedsheets and Budweiser • Letters to the Editor: Guyana Attitudes - Sig Rho Responds • Touring: Leave The Crowds On The Mountain • le Club Francais s'Amuse • The Year In Music • V-Ball Set To Spike Foes • Martha Franklin: For …


79th Annual Convocation , Sherwood Music School Jun 1974

79th Annual Convocation , Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 79th Annual Spring Concert on June 12, 1974 and the Convocation ceremony held at Recital Hall (1014 South Michigan Avenue) on May 31, 1974


Real' Blues Artists Get It On For The Folks At The Festival, Diane Genthner Apr 1974

Real' Blues Artists Get It On For The Folks At The Festival, Diane Genthner

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

To the average music aficionado, the term 'blues' probably conjures up riffs of Eric Clapton or Duane Allman, or the gut-wrenching wails of the late Janis Joplin. These people are all dynamos of the blues genre, but they owe their styles to study of basic blues roots. Their heroes most often be [sic] Robert Johnson, Elmore James, or Billie Holliday.


78th Annual Convocation , Sherwood Music School Jun 1973

78th Annual Convocation , Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 78th Annual Spring Concert on June 1, 1973 and the Convocation ceremony held at Recital Hall (1014 South Michigan Avenue) on June 15, 1973


77th Annual Convocation , Sherwood Music School Jun 1972

77th Annual Convocation , Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 77th Annual Spring Concert at Thorne Hall (740 North Lake Shore Drive) on May 21, 1972 and the Convocation ceremony held at Recital Hall (1014 South Michigan Avenue) on June 16, 1972


76th Annual Convocation; 76th Annual Spring Concert, Sherwood Music School Jun 1971

76th Annual Convocation; 76th Annual Spring Concert, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 76th Annual Spring Concert held at Thorne Hall (740 North Lake Shore Drive) on Jnue 6, 1971 and the Commencement ceremony held at Recital Hall (1014 South Michigan Avenue) on June 16, 1971.


75th Annual Convocation, Sherwood Music School Jun 1970

75th Annual Convocation, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 75th Annual Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall (220 South Michigan Avenue) on May 26, 1970 and the Convocation ceremony at The Kungsholm (100 East Ontario Street) on June 16, 1970


74th Annual Spring Concert; 74th Annual Convocation, Sherwood Music School May 1969

74th Annual Spring Concert; 74th Annual Convocation, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 74th Annual Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall (220 South Michigan Avenue) on May 20, 1969 and the Convocation ceremony at The Kungsholm (100 East Ontario Street) on June 17th, 1969.


73rd Annual Spring Concert; 73rd Annual Convocation, Sherwood Music School May 1968

73rd Annual Spring Concert; 73rd Annual Convocation, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 73rd Annual Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall (220 South Michigan Avenue) on May 23, 1968 and the Convocation ceremony at The Kungsholm (100 East Ontario Street) on June 18, 1968.


72nd Annual Convocation; 72nd Annual Spring Concert, Sherwood Music School May 1967

72nd Annual Convocation; 72nd Annual Spring Concert, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 72nd Annual Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall (220 South Michigan Avenue) on May 25, 1967 and the Convocation ceremony in the Florentine Room of the Congress Hotel (500 South Michigan Avenue) on June 15, 1967.


71st Annual Convocation; 71st Annual Spring Concert, Sherwood Music School May 1966

71st Annual Convocation; 71st Annual Spring Concert, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 71st Annual Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall (220 South Michigan Avenue) on May 24, 1966 and the Convocation ceremony in the Florentine Room of the Congress Hotel (500 South Michigan Avenue) on June 15, 1966.