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New Mexico Musician Vol 1 No 2 (January, 1954)

New Mexico Musician

In This Issue

Randall Reports - Gregg Randall 5

Improvizations - C. M. Stookey 5

Throw It Away - Justin D. Bradbury 7

Guest Conductors 8

Greetings - J. W. Branson 8

Clinic Program 9

Going Around the Horn 10

Calendar of Events 10

Next Issue 11

The Changing Voice, George Smith Briggs

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Some Effects Of Public School Music On The Development Of Adult Musical Interests And Activities, Charles E. Moore

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

An Experimental Study To Determine The Effectiveness Of Functional Music With Blind Children, William Samuel Hartley

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to explore and analyze the effectiveness of music as an educative and therapeutic medium in the specific area of childhood blindness.

Some general characteristics of childhood blindness are summarized. Indications for musical experiences, as related to the total educational scheme, are based upon the described characteristics. The case study has a three-fold purpose: (1) to describe the techniques, as related to the objectives, employed by the music worker; (2) to describe musical activities for a definite period; and (3) to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities.

Ceremonial Music Of Japan, Setsuko Sugihara

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Ceremonial music in Japan is a type of music used to celebrate special occasions in special places, e.g., to honor the Emperor on his birthday, or for other special celebrations at a shrine.

In Japanese, the character for ceremonial music is written 雅楽 (pronounced Gagaku). The character 雅 (ga) means graceful, noble, or excellent. The character 楽 (gaku) means good or beautiful musical sounds. Appearing together, 雅楽 the two parts of this character mean ceremonial music, which is not performed among ordinary people.

The ceremonial music is used in the Imperial Court and in shrines, although not every shrine is …

A Method For The Instruction Of Class Piano At The College Level, Constance Ann Brooks

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

A tremendous and far-reaching shift in the educational philosophy of our time is taking place. Although this reversal had its inception in the early part of this century, it is a continuing, on-going process, and not for years will all the implications inherent in the new philosophy be apparent.

The Brass Instrument Class, A Workbook-Text For The Teacher Or Student Of The Cornet, French Horn, And Trombone, F. Earl Dunn

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to prepare a workbook-text tor the instructor or student of the collage brass instrument class. The study includes sections on (1) the history of the instrument, (2) the selection of a player, (3) the care of the instrument, (4) the principles of playing, (5) the principles of fingering, (6) the choosing of a mouthpiece, (7) the purchase of an instrument, {8) teaching aids, and (9) representative literature.

A Beginning Class Method For Elementary School Children Of Varied Abilities Playing Heterogeneous Instruments, Frank Peter Comella

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Since the introduction of instrumental music into the public schools there has been a noticeable lack of suitable literature for the beginner at the elementary level in class-type instruction, especially for those groups in which miscellaneous instruments are included and where the players possess a wide range of abilities. Further, the difference in rate of learning among children and the relatively small amount of time which one may justifiably devote to such group serves only to point up the need for music literature arranged and designed especially for the beginning player at the elementary level. It is the purpose of …

Alabamy Bound / Music By Ray Henderson; Words By B.G. De Sylva And Bud Green, Ray Henderson, B. G. Desylva, Bud Green, Shapiro Bernstein And Co. (New York)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: pink and purple; no graphic; Publisher: Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

Transcriptions Of Early Instrumental Music For Brass Ensemble, With A Style Analysis And Suggestions For Modern Use, William Robert Becker

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

With the rapid expansion of instrumental music in both the secondary schools and colleges of this country, there arises a need for more good literature to serve as training material for the smaller groups of the instrumental music programs. In the past, there has been a certain amount of music transcribed for ensemble groups, but a great deal of this transcribing has been done on a commercial basis without an accompanying systematic study of style.

A Supplementary Method For The Teaching Of Expression In Music To The Large Ensemble, Hugh J. Eicke

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study is: (1) to present a supplementary method for the teaching of expression in music to the large ensemble; (2) to suggest ways of practicing the music examples presented in the method.

An Elementary String Class Method Using Old And New Technics As Adapted To The Key Of C Approach, Anthony Paul Bacich

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The proposed elementary string class method embraces the following classical instruments: the violin, viola, violoncello (cello) and double bass (string bass, contrabass or bass). An elementary class may consist of any group of grade school or junior high students, or any group of beginners. The Q approach recommended may also be called the white key (piano terminology) or natural scale approach. This system may be better understood by a study of the discussion to follow.

Program; 1953-12-20, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

Concert & Event Programs

No abstract provided.

Cecilian Singers, December 16, 1953, Earl Boyd

Music Programs

No abstract provided.

1953 Ursinus College Messiah Performance Program, Music Department

Messiah Programs

This music event program from 1953 contains information about the 16th annual performance of Handel's "Messiah" at Ursinus College. It lists the performers and conductor as well as the order of each piece of music.

University Of Richmond Thomas Lecture Foundation Presents Roy Jesson, Pianist, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Spectrum December 1953, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from December 1953 includes editorials, student-submitted articles, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Also, this issue has information about various scholarships, RISD club news and a brief history of RISD from 1878-1953 by John R. Frazier, RISD President from 1955-1962.

Program; 1953-11-24, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

Concert & Event Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of Richmond Department Of Music And The Ionian Club Present A Student Recital, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of Richmond Department Of Music Presents A Faculty Recital, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Volume 71, Number 11 (November 1953), Guy Mccoy

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Genius Begins with Maturity (interview with Yehudi Menuhin)

Paderewski as I Knew Him

Problems of a Genuine Musical Culture in America

Challenge of Operatic Performance on Television

Musical Critical Assault and Battery (an editorial)

Some Characteristics of Good Piano Teaching

Dance Accompanist

If You Hope for a Film Career (interview with Jeanette MacDonald)

Jacques Thibaud—In Memoriam

Program; 1953-10-25, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

Concert & Event Programs

No abstract provided.

Program; 1953-10-18, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

Concert & Event Programs

No abstract provided.

Volume 71, Number 10 (October 1953), Guy Mccoy

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

American Way of Life in Art (interview with Lauritz Melchior)

Revival at the Opéra

Century of Tradition

Piano Triumphs

Korea Concerto

Must You Sing? (Part 2)

New Mexico Musician Vol 1 No 1 (October 1953)

New Mexico Musician

IN THIS ISSUE

Randall Reports - Gregg Randall 5

Improvizations - C. M. Stookey 5

Congratulations - Tom Wiley 5

UNESCO and Music - Gillian Buchanan 6

Westminster Comes to New Mexico - John F. Williamson 8

Teachers Convention Program 10

Who's Who in New Mexico 11

Double Trouble - Frank Malewski 12

Calendar of Events 12

Volume 71, Number 09 (September 1953), Guy Mccoy

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Preparation for Opera (interview with Licia Albanese)

What Can Technical Instruction Achieve?

Piano Art of Ferruccio Busoni

What the Junior Music Festival Can Do For Your State

Mental Practice (interview with Aldo Ciccolini)

Must You Sing?

Symphony of Bells: An Authoritative Discussion of a New Development in the Electronic Carillion Field

Place of the Non-Concertizing Artist in America's Music

Marketing the Music Manuscript

Volume 71, Number 08 (August 1953), Guy Mccoy

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Impressions of Bayreuth (interview with Astrid Varnay)

Bright Lantern: New Methods for Piano Teachers

Lully—Master Musician

Children Designed This Opera Production

Do's and Dont's for Parents

Making Friends Through Music (An editorial)

America's Rich Musical Heritage (interview with Annabel Morris Buchanan)

Mastering the Cello (interview with Aldo Parisot)

Music Therapy—A New Occupational Horizon

Faulty Rendering of Appogiaturas

Volume 71, Number 07 (July 1953), Guy Mccoy

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Road to Musicianship (interview with Mischa Elman)

Good Health is a Major Asset to the Vocal Artist (interview with David Poleri)

Pennies in the Tambourine (An editorial)

Well-Tempered Piano Tuner (interview with John H. Steinway)

Master of Masters—A Tribute to Arcangelo Corelli

That Cancelled Lesson

Career as a Mortuary Organist (interview with Gene Driskill)

Music Out of Old Mexico

Child is Father to the Man: An Authoritative Discussion of the Question When to Begin Vocal Instruction with Children

Democratic Process in Music: An Intelligent Discussion of the Pros and Cons of Group Instruction

Music of the Coronation Service

58th Annual Commencement, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Program for the Sherwood Music School 58th Annual Commencement at Orchestra Hall (220 South Michigan Avenue) held on June 9, 1953.

Volume 71, Number 06 (June 1953), Guy Mccoy

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Grand Manner in Piano Playing: A Tribute to Emil Sauer

Flutist's Technical Problems (interview with John Wummer)

Amazing Versatility of American Singers (interview with Blanche Thebom)

Edvard Grieg As I Knew Him (interview with Schak, Bull)

Creative Genius—Who Knows? Do You Put the Words Across? (interview with James Melton)

Pipe Organ Tone from an Electronic Organ

Listen to Yourself! (interview with Grant Johannesen)

Music to Live By

What Have You Got to Sell?

Know These Pianists?

Legends of Ancient Bells

Song Sharks Are at it Again