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Spectrum 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from 1968 is formatted as a portfolio, with over 30 loose pages of student artwork, including photographs, drawings, paintings, woodcuts and art in other media. Likely published in May.

Beethoven’S An Die Ferne Geliebte, Paul R. Piersall

All Master's Theses

Beethoven has often been accused of writing vocal music which exceeds some normal limitations of the voice. Such unfortunate accusations result in many singers avoiding his vocal music. Through means of historical evidence presented in this paper, through an examination of An die ferne Geliebte and its performance, the writer hopes to dispel some of this misunderstanding of Beethoven's vocal music.

Occupational Experience Qualifications Of Vocational Business Education Teachers In Utah, Mary D. Rigsby Carling

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

On December 18, 1963, President Johnson signed into law the Vocational Act of 1963. With its passage, cooperative secondary school office education and distributive education received needed encouragement and financial assistance. Educators in business are, as never before, challenged to prepare effective teacher-coordinators for the cooperative part-time program in business.

The instructor of a vocational course should have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of his subject area. One of the ways in which the vocational business education teacher can obtain this knowledge is through actual job-related experience. The Peabody Report, compiled by the George Peabody College for Teachers, under the …

Meet The Band, Clayton G. Furch

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The purpose of this composition is to introduce the instruments of the band to audiences, particularly of elementary school age. The work is written in the style of a theme and variations. Each variation is intended to display the musical characteristics of a musical instrument or instruments. As the narrator introduces each group of instruments, the players should stand and display the instruments so that the audience will learn to recognize the instruments by sight and sound. The composition may be performed without the narration if so desired.

Graduate Percussion Recital Based Upon A Proposed Stage Band Drum Method, Leslie E. Merrill

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

music educators generally agree that improvements in instructional materials and teaching methods would simplify the process of training the young percussionist who wishes t o play drums in a stage or dance band. There is a need far an organized method of procedure to help teachers and students in this regard.

In this paper it is proposed to examine the necessary equipment and instruments and to analyze the playing techniques fundamental to adequate performance of stage band literature. It is further proposed to show a new method for stage or dance band drum students based on the techniques analyzed.

Graduate Recital, Robert D. Frankovich

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The pursuit of musical excellence is the goal of the professional music educator. The author believes that the intensive study afforded to him by the graduate program was one way in which he could improve his teaching techniques.

In addition to preparing a graduate recital. the author wanted to experience the personal growth and satisfaction of composing music. He felt that the area of composition could offer many insights which would lead to a more complete musical understanding. The graduate program also offered advanced courses in the psychology of teaching and the philosophy of education, which the author hoped would …

Recital Report, Douglas C. Brenchley

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In selecting the compositions to be presented in this graduate recital, several important factors had to be considered. First, this candidate felt that it was very important to include a variety of music in the recital; songs and arias from different eras of history, performed in their original languages, including French, German, Italian and English. Representative composers had to be selected, allowing the candidate to sing music worthy of a graduate recital. This music also had to include those qualities which would tax the candidate's ability as an educator and performer; rhythm, style, range, interpretation and technique--all of these qualities …

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, George Campbell Hage, Piano, Cynthia Glenn, Mezzo-Soprano, Mary Shep Mann, Piano, George Campbell Hage, Cynthia Glenn, Mary Shep Mann

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No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Symphonic Choir, 1968 Tour Concert, Paul A. Balshaw

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No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Symphonic Choir, Paul A. Balshaw

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No abstract provided.

Blockprint April 29, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 29, 1968 issue features articles on a Rhode Island organization "People Against Poverty," a foreign graduate grants program, a joint humanities lecture series between RISD and PC, faculty promotions, RISD preferences in the 1968 Presidential election, Juan Bardem's film "Death of a Cyclist," an upcoming lecture by Father Daniel Berrigan, a production of "Phaedra" by Trinity Square Repertory Theatre, a new music venue called "Rubicon," and other events and notices.

Scenes From Operas, April 29, 1968, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Centennial Lecture Hall
April 29 and 30, 1968
8:15 p.m.

Jazz Worship Service, April 28, 1968, Kenneth Kistner, Mary Esther Evans

School of Music Programs

Illinois State University Union Ballroom
Sunday
April 28, 1968
4:00 p.m.

Junior Recital: Linda Kloptowsky, Pianist; April 28, 1968, Linda Kloptowsky

School of Music Programs

Centennial Lecture Hall
April 28, 1968
3:00 p.m.

University Woodwind Quintet: Kristin Webb, Flute; David Sheaffer, Oboe; Don L. Peterson, Horn; Herbert Sanders, Clarinet; Greg Brozenec, Bassoon; April 26, 1968, Kristin Webb, David Sheaffer, Don L. Peterson, Herbert Sanders, Greg Brozenec

School of Music Programs

Centennial Lecture Hall
April 26, 1968
8:15 p.m.

Members Of The University String Quartet: Donald Hatch, Violin; Isabelle Terrill, Violin; Lawrence Kinney, Viola; Elizabeth Deckwerth, Piano; April 25, 1968, Donald Hatch, Isabelle Terrill, Lawrence Kinney, Elizabeth Deckwerth

School of Music Programs

Centennial Lecture Hall
April 25, 1968
8:15 p.m.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall Faculty Woodwind Quintet, C. L. Kingsbury, Theodore Heger, Alfred Blatter, Thomas O'Connell, Bradford Devos

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Recital: Chamber Choral Music, April 24, 1968, Donald Armstrong

School of Music Programs

Capen Auditorium
April 24, 1968
8:15 p.m.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, David Cadle, Tuba, Roy Webb, Trombone, David Cadle, Roy Webb

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No abstract provided.

Blockprint April 22, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 22, 1968 issue features articles on the establishment of Wintersession (called Intersession initially), a RISD Museum lecture by Edouard Roditi on dada and surrealism, electronic music, the Newport Jazz and Folk Festival schedules, a coordinated strike to protest the Vietnam War, and other events and notices.

The Percussion Ensemble And Stage Band, April 22, 1968, Roger Faulmann, Kenneth Kistner

School of Music Programs

Centennial Lecture Hall
April 22, 1968
8:15 p.m.

Recital: Donald Armstrong, Baritone; Margaret Armstrong, Soprano; Elizabeth Deckwerth, Piano; April 21, 1968, Donald Armstrong, Margaret Armstrong, Elizabeth Deckwerth

School of Music Programs

Centennial Lecture Hall
April 21, 1968
8:15 p.m.

Ua37/39 Wku Kea Breakfast Program, David Livingston, Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Education Association

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Program for the annual WKU - Kentucky Education Association breakfast held in Louisville, Kentucky. The card has architectural renderings of the Academic Complex and Tate Page Hall. Gemini 15 is featured on the card as well. Part of UA37/39 David Livingston Personal Papers donated by Pam Thurman.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Symphonic Band Concert, Robert R. Clark

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Arts Festival 1968, Taylor University

Fine Arts Festival

The program of the Fine Arts Festival of Taylor University, April 17-22, 1968.

A Fine Arts Festival, April 17, 1968, Laurel Eldredge

School of Music Programs

Centennial Lecture Hall
April 17, 1968
7:30 p.m.

Blockprint April 15, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1960s. This issue of April 15, 1968 covers the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including editorials concerning the event, as well as more local news related to the school. Also included is a double page spread of photographs from the school's COLAB program of the year.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Choral Union In Israel In Egypt, Paul A. Balshaw

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No abstract provided.

Blockprint April 8, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student newspaper published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 8, 1968 issue features articles on a lack of interest in student councils, a pottery and glass exhibition of RISD grad students at the Abacus Gallery, a new album by jazz musician Charles Lloyd, a meeting of the RISD Committee to End the War in Vietnam, an interfaith conversation in Homer Lounge, a trip to the Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) headquarters in Greenwich Village, a forum on aggression, an anti-Vietnam war protest in Boston, President Lyndon B. Johnson's about face on Vietnam, an alumni seminar, and a …

Band Clinic-Festival, April 6, 1968, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

April 6, 1968