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Friedenstag By Richard Strauss: An Exploration Of The Effect Of Nazi Propaganda On German Composers, Benjamin Swain

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

Richard Strauss was one of the most influential German composers in the first half of the 20^th century. His relationship with the Nazi Party has been a topic of debate among musicologists and historians for some time and the question of whether Strauss attempted to resist the regime through his work remains. Strauss’s opera Friedenstag has garnered much of this debate as it can be seen as either a piece of propaganda or a piece of pacifist resistance. Given the reach of the Nazi propaganda machine, there is little question that Strauss would have been influenced by it. This …

The New Golden Era: Annotated Bibliography, Josh Stocking

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

An annotated bibliography on Broadway musicals.

How Theories About Instrumental Practice Strategies In Western Music Evolved Since The 1700'S: A Select Annotated Bibliography, University Of Denver

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

As music teachers, we introduce our students to a variety of methods for learning their instrument. In addition, it is necessary to impart wisdom on how to practice those methods and strategic ways to approach the learning and preparing of pieces for performance.

This paper will endeavor to compare and contrast how those strategies and techniques have evolved over the past 300+ years to better understand what practice strategies are “tried and true”, which have been discarded over time, and what has been added to the pantheon of strategies and scientific studies as performance practice and our understanding of psychology …

Communication Through Conducting: The Effects Of Verbal And Nonverbal Gestures On A Musical Ensemble, Jordon Schultze

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

Conducting as an artform has drastically changed throughout music history. The modern conductor assumes the role of leader, educator, and coach for a given ensemble. Their duty as a leader is to be the vessel from the composer to the ensemble to the audience. This process can only be completed with practical communication skills. These skills involve verbal communication (CCVS, figurative language, and instructions) and nonverbal communication (gestures, CCVS, and rehearsal preparation). These skills make up the vital role and responsibility of a conductor. A conductor is also responsible for balancing the importance and use of verbal and nonverbal communication, …

“For The Orchestra Musicians: Conducting On The Beat Is Effective Or Too Late?”, University Of Denver

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

There are a lot of conductors, and every conductor is different. There are as many conducting techniques as well. But one of the most famous approaches in conducting an ensemble, whether a wind ensemble, orchestra, or chorus, is to deliver the beat and expecting the ensemble for an immediate ‘attack’ of the note. An instant reciprocation and reaction at the same exact time as the ‘ictus’ of the conductor. Basically, doing it exactly together. The other notion is that the conductor beating should be beating ahead of time (almost a beat ahead) to give the ensemble some time to prepare …

Enter Hallownest: How The Music Assists The Narrative In Hollow Knight, University Of Denver

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

Annotated bibliography exploring sources on how music communicates story within the context of video games.

Addressing Negative Conditions In A Voice Studio: How Could Mindfulness Be Used As A Pedagogical Method Of Voice Teaching In The Context Of The Master-Apprentice Relationship?, University Of Denver

Musicology and Ethnomusicology: Student Scholarship

The proposed research paper will evaluate the negative aspects of the master-apprentice model in voice studios. The master-apprentice relationship has been a traditional style of teaching since the bel canto school of Italy in the 16^th century and continues to be a foundation of voice teaching today. However, with the development of education and technology, vocal instruction/pedagogy has evolved tremendously. Offering new approaches and philosophies of teaching in the field of music. The teaching of mindfulness in the voice studio has become a popular topic in music education. Along with awareness, mindful practice has given students the opportunity to …

Through Her Eyes: How Extrasensory Perception Affected Mary Lou Williams’S Music, Carsyn Shirk

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.

Music Reviews, Volume 79, No. 2, Kathleen Roland-Silverstein

Voice - All Scholarship

Contains reviews of Surfing the Thin Places: a Cycle of Five Songs for High Voice and Piano; Joys Abiding: An Annotated Anthology: Soprano and Baritone Duets by Historical Women Composers; Six French Songs by Pauline Viardot Garcia (1821–1910); Shakespeare Songs of Lola Williams.

A Performance Guide To Michael Patterson's "People Of The Land" For Baritone And Piano, Thaddeus Harm Ennen

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this document is to supply a comprehensive performer’s guide to Iowa composer, Dr. Michael Patterson’s, People of the Land, an eight song, song cycle for baritone and piano, set to poetry by Iowa poet James Hearst. This song cycle was personally commissioned to fulfill a need in the American song cycle literature on the topic of farming and more specifically Iowa farmers. The poetry of James Hearst, farmer and poet, has never been previously set in a song cycle.

People of the Land tells the story of an Iowa farmer from the beginning to end of …

Singing The Darkness To Light (November 15, 2022), Lindenwood University

Student Music Performance Programs

Program for Singing the Darkness to Light (November 15, 2022).

Addressing Health Disparities Among Musicians In Southern Nevada, Kimberly James, Jay J. Shen

Creative Collaborations

Although the benefits of arts & cultural activities on the general public have been identified in prior research, musicians, as well as other artists, often find themselves distanced from tangible benefits (e.g. stress reduction, increased socialization, increased coping skills, increased happiness & well-being). Artists as both producers and consumers of art have been under-researched and under-served regarding their healthcare needs and access. Therefore, we hypothesize that musical artists suffer from health issues, due to barriers to accessing needed care. This project takes a mixed method approach, with its quantitative component being survey research and its qualitative component based on the …

Guest Artist Recital Series: Unheard-Of Ensemble: Ford Fourqurean, Clarinet; Erica Dicker, Violin; Iva Casian-Lakos, Cello; Daniel Anastasio, Piano; November 1, 2022, Ford Fourqurean, Erica Dicker, Iva Casian-Lakos, Daniel Anastasio

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
November 1, 2022
Tuesday Evening
8:00 p.m.

The Psychological Effects Of The Voice Change In Female Students And The Implications Of Current Pedagogy, Brendan A. Kennedy

Honors College Theses

The voice change process is a treacherous time, and the female voice change process is underrepresented in literature and often ignored in classrooms (Sweet, 2018). The purpose of this study is to explore the psychological effects of the voice change process in female students and identify current pedagogical trends as used by current secondary choral music educators. Participants included a) Choral music education students who experienced a female voice change and b) Current secondary choral music educators. Choral music education students responded to a background survey which collected voice change process self-efficacy data. Selected informants underwent semi-structured interviews about their …

Més Enllà Dels Tòpics D’Espanya. Tete Montoliu En Context, Antoni Pizà

Publications and Research

Benjamin Fraser, professor de la Universitat d’Arizona, publica Beyond Sketches of Spain, una biografia del jazzman Tete Montoliu, la identitat del qual s’explora a través d’una sèrie de prismes culturals com la ciutat, la catalanitat i la discapacitat.

Fred And Dinah Gretsch School Of Music Newsletter, Georgia Southern University

School of Music: News & Publications (2017-2023)

• Alumni Events
• Coming Events
• Support the Gretsch School of Music

Graduate Joint Recital: Daniel G. Castillon Iii, Horn; Zhiyuan Gao, Horn; Grace Eom, Piano; Valen Pao, Piano; October 31, 2022, Daniel G. Castillon Iii, Zhiyuan Gao, Grace Eom, Valen Pao

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
October 31, 2022
Monday Evening
6:30 p.m.

University Singers And Vocal Accord, John J. Cali School Of Music

2022-2023

The University Singers and Vocal Accord will present choral octavos from their fall repertory. Alumni guest artists will also be featured. The concert concludes with the University Singers' collaboration with the Wind Symphony in the second of two performances of Rollo Dilworth's Weather, a new social justice piece based on a text by Claudi Rankine.

Schola Cantorum [And] Women's Chorale, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital: Emily Rausch, Trombone; Cole Richey, Trombone; Lu Witzig, Piano; October 30, 2022, Emily Rausch, Cole Richey, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
October 30, 2022
Sunday
Noon

Ensemble Concerts: Symphony Orchestra, Civic Chorale, And Concert Choir; October 30, 2022, Glenn Block, Cora Swenson Lee, Michelle Vought, Elizabeth Thompson, Justin Vickers

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
October 30, 2022
Sunday Afternoon
3:00 p.m.

Faculty Recital Series: Faulty Brass Quintet: Anne Mcnamara, Trumpet; Joshua Mobley, Trumpet; Rachel Hockenberry, Horn; Mark Babbitt, Trombone; Andy Rummel, Tuba; October 30, 2022, Anne Mcnamara, Joshua Mobley, Rachel Hockenberry, Mark Babbitt, Andy Rummel

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
October 30, 2022
Sunday Evening
6:00 p.m.

University Symphony Orchestra, John J. Cali School Of Music

2022-2023

Join conductor Kyle Ritenauer and the Symphony Orchestra as they present works from classical and contemporary repertoire.

University Jazz Ensemble, John J. Cali School Of Music

2022-2023

The Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert of classic and contemporary jazz.

Chapman University Singers, Chapman University Singers

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital: Trent Nolin, Clarinet; Momoko Gresham, Piano; October 29, 2022, Trent Nolin, Momoko Gresham

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
October 29, 2022
Saturday Afternoon
3:30 p.m.

Fall Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Sing A New Song

Andrews University Singers & Chorale Fall Concert

2022-2023 Philharmonia No. 2, Lynn University Philharmonia, Jon Robertson, Lisa Leonard

Philharmonia

Philharmonia No. 2

• October 29, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. | October 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
• Dr. Jon Robertson, conductor ; Lisa Leonard, piano
• Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, op. 15 / Johannes Brahms -- Symphony No. 5 in E minor, op. 64 / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Critical And Culturally Sustaining Music Pedagogy, Jason D. Vodicka

Visions of Research in Music Education

Whether by mandate or by personal aspiration, teachers across the United States are compelled to teach in a manner that is culturally relevant to their students. Culturally relevant pedagogy, and its recent iteration, culturally sustaining pedagogy, call for high levels of student achievement, the development of multiple cultural competencies, and the raising of sociopolitical consciousness. Culturally sustaining ped- agogy and critical pedagogy share a focus on connecting to students’ lived experience, empowering students in the classroom and in the world, and developing students’ critical consciousness. As asset-based peda- gogies, both approaches focus on what students know first. This essay defines …

Critical Pedagogy: Commitment, Connection, And Communication, Anthony Bernarducci

Visions of Research in Music Education

Commitment, Connection, and Communication: These words summarize a triangle of opportunity and are the foundations of a Critical Pedagogy. In practice, commitment, connection, and communication are key words for music educators in their daily work with students. This article explores the eight steps of applying Critical Pedagogy—as outlined in Abrahams’s (2005a) model of Critical Pedagogy for Music Education—in relation to communication with administrators, and the ways in which it may aid in connecting within a community.