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Elements Of Alexander Technique: Discovering A Natural Approach To String Playing, Tomás Cotik 2016 Portland State University

Elements Of Alexander Technique: Discovering A Natural Approach To String Playing, Tomás Cotik

School of Music + Theater Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article covers a wide array of techniques and simple ways in which performers of all levels can achieve a more natural approach to instrumental playing by improving ease and freedom of movement. Practicing these exercises will refine and heighten kinesthetic sensitivity offering the performer a control which is fluid and lively, enhancing performance and helping avoid unnecessary tension, pain, and potential injuries.


Highlights In Jazz Concert 325- Highlights In Jazz 43rd Anniversary Gala, Jack Kleinsinger, Danny Gottlieb 2016 University of North Florida

Highlights In Jazz Concert 325- Highlights In Jazz 43rd Anniversary Gala, Jack Kleinsinger, Danny Gottlieb

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz

Jack Kleinsinger presents Highlights in Jazz. The concert was held at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Thursday, February 4th, 2016 at 8:00 pm. Jack served as producer and master of ceremonies for the series of concerts. Artists for the concert include Catherine Russell, Jon-Erik Kellso, Mark Shane, Mark McLean, Evan Arntzen, Tal Ronen, Matt Munisteri, Ted Rosenthal, Warren Vache, Scott Robinson, and Alvester Garnett.


Missa Yielu: Music In The Dagara Mass, Karin Rau 2016 Liberty University

Missa Yielu: Music In The Dagara Mass, Karin Rau

Masters Theses

This paper explores the music of Dagara Masses in Ghana. The Dagara people are defined and described according to the geography of their land and linguistic dialects spoken in the region. A discussion of cultural indicators highlights traditional occupations, family structure, and social practices. Dagara musical practices are outlined by function and include descriptions of instruments and how they are played. Examination of indigenous religious beliefs describe the behaviors, values, and symbols that permeate Dagara life. A summary of the Dagara's encounter with Christianity sets the scene for present-day celebrations of the Mass. Through observation and interview, research was conducted …


Making A Mess Of Everything: Excursions Through Communities, Musics, Academics, Longing, And Belonging, Kiera Galway, Deanna Yerichuk 2016 Memorial University of Newfoundland

Making A Mess Of Everything: Excursions Through Communities, Musics, Academics, Longing, And Belonging, Kiera Galway, Deanna Yerichuk

Music Faculty Publications

This project—what we have termed a collaborative autoethnographic mapping project—grew out of conversations between two researchers who also work as choral conductors and teachers in community contexts. We found ourselves constantly struggling with the stubborn fact that we, as community musicians, engage in the very practices that we, as academics, critique. As we considered our roles as musicians and academics, we quickly realized that who we are is deeply entwined with where we are and who we are with. While we initially considered only the relationship between our professional roles as academics and musicians, we also began to realize that …


From The Dean, Seth Beckman 2016 Duquesne University

From The Dean, Seth Beckman

TEMPO

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Tempo Magazine 2016-2017, 2016 Duquesne University

Tempo Magazine 2016-2017

TEMPO

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Table Of Contents, 2016 Duquesne University

Table Of Contents

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Schubert On The Bluff, 2016 Duquesne University

Schubert On The Bluff

TEMPO

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Giving Opportunities, 2016 Duquesne University

Giving Opportunities

TEMPO

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Uptown Jazz Series, 2016 Duquesne University

Uptown Jazz Series

TEMPO

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Pmea Jazz Festival, 2016 Duquesne University

Pmea Jazz Festival

TEMPO

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Spiritan Destinations, 2016 Duquesne University

Spiritan Destinations

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Q&A With Ed Stephan, 2016 Duquesne University

Q&A With Ed Stephan

TEMPO

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Philip Manning, 2016 Duquesne University

Philip Manning

TEMPO

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Thomas Kikta, 2016 Duquesne University

Thomas Kikta

TEMPO

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Eyes And Ears Of The Spirit, 2016 Duquesne University

Eyes And Ears Of The Spirit

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Faculty News, 2016 Duquesne University

Faculty News

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Alumni News, 2016 Duquesne University

Alumni News

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Student News, 2016 Duquesne University

Student News

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About Duquesne University And The Mary Pappert School Of Music, 2016 Duquesne University

About Duquesne University And The Mary Pappert School Of Music

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