Chopin’S Piano Sonata No. 3 In B Minor Op. 58: A Structural Analysis,
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Chopin’S Piano Sonata No. 3 In B Minor Op. 58: A Structural Analysis, Maverick Harrold
Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects
Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in b minor Op. 58 is an incredibly important composition to the world of music. This work will uncover many of the unique facets and features of this piece as well as discover the beautiful intricacies of each of the four movements. By learning about this sonata, the reader will gain an understanding of the importance of musical structure and musical form and will gain insight into the ways of Chopin’s compositional style and of romantic piano music as a whole.
The Vocaloid Phenomenon: A Glimpse Into The Future Of Songwriting, Community-Created Content, Art, And Humanity,
DePauw University
The Vocaloid Phenomenon: A Glimpse Into The Future Of Songwriting, Community-Created Content, Art, And Humanity
Student research
No abstract provided.
Remixing Dialogue: A Case Study On Perceptions Of Hip Hop Pedagogy In A Professional Learning Course,
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Remixing Dialogue: A Case Study On Perceptions Of Hip Hop Pedagogy In A Professional Learning Course, Kelly Thelen
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
This qualitative case study examines how teachers’ decision-making and professional autonomy shift while participating in a Hip Hop Pedagogy Professional Learning course supported by structured FIXIT (Lo & Wachter, 2023a, 2023b, 2023c, 2023d; Wachter & Lo, 2024) game-facilitated dialogue in a rural, culturally and linguistically diverse Midwest community. Grounded in Freire’s (1970) Critical Pedagogy, Ladson-Billings’ (1995) Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (Paris and Alim, 2017), and Adult Learning Theory (Knowles et al., 2005), the study explores the reclamation of agency by teachers in a time of constrained creativity and educator autonomy shaped by strict policy environments, an emphasis on …
Integrating Chinese Tradition And Western Techniques In Jiang Zuxin’S Piano Works: A Study Of Temple Fair And Mountain Flower Collection,
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Integrating Chinese Tradition And Western Techniques In Jiang Zuxin’S Piano Works: A Study Of Temple Fair And Mountain Flower Collection, Qi Zhang
Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–
This document focuses on Jiang Zuxin’s two piano suites, Temple Fair and Mountain Flower Collection, examining how traditional Chinese musical materials interact with Western compositional techniques. Through close analytical readings of selected excerpts, combined with considerations of performance practice and modal context, the research demonstrates that Jiang systematically employs pentatonic collections and their modal configurations (gong, shang, jue/zhi/yu), along with certain altered tones (such as biangong and qingjue), as foundational pitch material. He also draws on folk songs, dances, and theatrical elements from traditional Chinese culture. At the same time, he simulates the timbres and idiomatic playing techniques of …
The Role Of Music In Storytelling,
California State University, Monterey Bay
The Role Of Music In Storytelling, Eliot Tenberg
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Music is often thought of as a background element in storytelling, something that enhances a scene but is not essential to its meaning. However, this perspective overlooks the powerful role music plays in shaping how stories are understood and experienced. Across film, theater, and even interactive media, music does far more than accompany images or dialogue. It actively guides emotional response, constructs narrative meaning, and connects audiences to stories on a deeper psychological level. Unlike visual or verbal storytelling alone, music has the unique ability to communicate emotion without explicit explanation. A shift in melody, harmony, or rhythm can signal …
Chopin Mazurkas And Its Influence On Polish Nationalsim,
Liberty University
Chopin Mazurkas And Its Influence On Polish Nationalsim, Pablo Cintron
Masters Theses
The innovative character of Chopin Mazurkas is forever linked with Polish culture. This thesis examines how the unmistakable sound of the Mazurka captures the Polish sound more than any other work written by the composer and how it contributes to Polish cultural nationalism during the Polish diaspora of the nineteenth-century. In this study, the author presents a brief examination on Chopin's traditional interpretation of his mazurkas as well as isolating the characteristics of Polish interpretation that sets the Mazurka performance apart from the non-traditional style. A research case is made when contrasting the current concept of the classical execution of …
Great Songs Of The Church: A Comprehensive Collection Of Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs Of The First Class, Suitable For All Services Of The Church, Alphabetically Arranged.,
Abilene Christian University
Great Songs Of The Church: A Comprehensive Collection Of Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs Of The First Class, Suitable For All Services Of The Church, Alphabetically Arranged.
Stone-Campbell Books
No abstract provided.
Musical Perspective: An Analysis Of How Musicals Reflect Cultural Discourse,
California State University, Monterey Bay
Musical Perspective: An Analysis Of How Musicals Reflect Cultural Discourse, Amosi Morgan
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
In this paper, I will be analyzing the role musical theatre productions play in reflecting cultural discourse. I will also discuss the impact musicals have on societal discussions regarding topics like race, capitalism, and social justice. The way I seek to do this is by first explaining the origin of musicals as musical comedies. I will also discuss other musical innovations such as the opera that influenced the shift. I will discuss the rise of musical dramas as musicals started incorporating serious themes. The emotional impact of musicals and their use of pathos will be analyzed. I will research the …
The Influence Of Gustav Holst's The Planets On The Music Of John Williams,
Liberty University
The Influence Of Gustav Holst's The Planets On The Music Of John Williams, Kara Lewis
Senior Honors Theses
Throughout his six-decade career in film music, John Williams has achieved incredible success. Yet, one of the most prominent criticisms of Williams’ work is that it borrows heavily from classical repertoire. It is common to read that Williams stole from composers such as Gustav Holst. This paper examines in what aspects and to what extent the music of Williams takes inspiration specifically from Holst’s The Planets. Overall style and specific excerpts will be compared to demonstrate that, while the two share some characteristics, there is not an overall sameness of style. It shall also be demonstrated that certain excerpts …
Negative Harmony: Experiments With The Polarity In Music,
East Tennessee State University
Negative Harmony: Experiments With The Polarity In Music, Michael Brister
Undergraduate Honors Theses
I set out to experiment and justify the use of a new theory called Negative Harmony in 21st century music. Negative Harmony is a musical avenue from which composers can glean new tones within traditional music theory rules. I took inspiration from the current leading authority on the topic, Jacob Collier, as well as older scholars from the 20th century, such as Ernst Levy and George Rochberg. I conducted research on the theory by finding its relation to major and minor chords, and how these mirrored chords worked from a theory standpoint. I then composed two original works, …
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