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"Non-Musical" Interests And Abilities Of Students Of Arthur Jordan Conservatory Of Music, Nellie Jones Jun 1949

"Non-Musical" Interests And Abilities Of Students Of Arthur Jordan Conservatory Of Music, Nellie Jones

Graduate Thesis Collection

The present study is an endeavor to supply additional information which may assist in the evaluation of music students of Jordan Conservatory.


A Statistical Survey Of Beginning Wind Instrumental Methods, Paul H. Patterson Jun 1949

A Statistical Survey Of Beginning Wind Instrumental Methods, Paul H. Patterson

Graduate Thesis Collection

The purpose of this thesis is to ascertain to what extent authors of beginning brass and wood-wind methods agree and disagree


The Adequacy Of Music Theory In The High School As Applied To Collegiate Music Study, Esther M. Garretson Jan 1949

The Adequacy Of Music Theory In The High School As Applied To Collegiate Music Study, Esther M. Garretson

Graduate Thesis Collection

This present study grew of of the writer's own conviction of the need for a thorough comprehension of Music Theory for a well rounded musicianship in any field of musical endeavor. More specifically it was understaken to point out the need for more adequate preparation, through the study of Music Theory in Secondary schools, by those students who intend to enroll in a Collegiate Music School; to show that a major portion of the curriculum of such a school is made up of course in Music Theory; and to offer proof that Secondary schools on the whole do not meet …


An Evaluation Of High School Chorus Materials, Albert Wilson Canine Jan 1949

An Evaluation Of High School Chorus Materials, Albert Wilson Canine

Graduate Thesis Collection

One of the most important problems of a chorus director is how to select suitable materials which will be effectively used with a particular group. This problem is worthy of careful consideration. It is the purpose of this thesis to determine the factors necessary in choosing good material for the high school chorus and to offer a list of the best available selections as an aid to the director in choosing the most appropriate music.


The Status Of Primary Music In The Schools Of Indiana, Elizabeth Schwier Jan 1949

The Status Of Primary Music In The Schools Of Indiana, Elizabeth Schwier

Graduate Thesis Collection

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of The Status Of Music, Home Economics, And Agriculture In The Secondary Schools Of Indiana, Reba Marree Geist Jan 1949

A Comparison Of The Status Of Music, Home Economics, And Agriculture In The Secondary Schools Of Indiana, Reba Marree Geist

Graduate Thesis Collection

It is hoped that the facts revealed in this survey will aid in the passage of a law in Indiana concerning Music Education, similar to the law in effect in Indiana dealing with Vocational Education. It is further hoped that these facts will show a need for better programs of music education. The purpose of this survey is to collect data showing what is being done so that better things might be accomplished.


The Minnesota Clerical Test As A Measure Of Piano Aptitude, Helen Ferrell Harlan Jan 1949

The Minnesota Clerical Test As A Measure Of Piano Aptitude, Helen Ferrell Harlan

Graduate Thesis Collection

No abstract provided.


Selected Aspects Of The Use Of Simple Instruments In The Music Curriculum Of The Elementary School, William Raymond Manning Jan 1949

Selected Aspects Of The Use Of Simple Instruments In The Music Curriculum Of The Elementary School, William Raymond Manning

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to (1) investigate the use and value of the simple instrument program in the elementary school and (2) provide or suggest musical experiences through the medium of this program that will help children to get at the inner essence of music through a process of musical growth. These experiences should be in agreement with the modern philosophy of music education. An attempt was made to present these experiences in such a manner that they can be readily utilized by any teacher in the primary grades.