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Language Archive Records: Interoperability Of Referencing Practices And Metadata Models, Hugh J. Paterson Iii

Theses and Dissertations

With the rise of the digital language archive and the plethora of referenceable content, a critical question arises: “How easy is it for authors to use existing tools to cite the content they are referencing?” This is especially important as people use archived materials as evidence within published language descriptions.

Archived resource metadata is well discussed in language documentation circles; however, bibliographic metadata and its accessibility are less discussed. Discoverability metadata, a subset of archived resource metadata, serves aggregators like OLAC by declaring a resource exists. In contrast, bibliographic metadata functions within documents by declaring where to find a resource …

Sound Healing, Devina L. Pulido

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Most people would imply that music is used for solely entertainment, artistic expression, celebration, ceremony, or communication. Whether we are musically inclined or not, music is the one thing that genuinely connects humans from all cultures and corners of the earth. Another application of music is sound healing, a therapeutic practice that utilizes different signals and vibrations to improve the physical and emotional health of individuals, groups, and cultures. This can entail listening to various musical experiences (such as a concert), singing along to a favorite song or chant, dancing to the beats of other music, meditating, or playing an …

In Seeking A Definition Of Mash: Attitude In Musical Style, Thomas Cassell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

“Mash” is a term used to describe one of the most recent major style shifts in the iconic American string band music known as bluegrass. Beginning in the 1990s, the bluegrass sound began to evolve, and ‘mash’ worked its way into the genre as a descriptor of a certain sound. Though a handful of scholars have discussed the social stigmas of the style, no one yet has investigated the simple musical question about mash: what is it?

The purpose of this thesis is to define mash in its musical form through a combination of transcription methods and extensive analysis. Through …

Marine Melodies: Traditional Scottish And Irish Mermaid And Selkie Songs As Performed By Top Female Vocalists In Contemporary Celtic Music, Olivia H. Phillips

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Mermaids and human-seal hybrids, called selkies, are a vibrant part of Celtic folklore, including ballad and song traditions. Though some of these songs have been studied in-depth, there is a lack of research comparing them to each other or to their contemporary renditions. This research compares traditional melodies and texts of the songs “The Mermaid,” “The Grey Selchie of Sule Skerry,” and “Hó i Hó i” to contemporary recordings by top female vocalists in Scottish and Irish music.

The texts and melodies I have identified as “source” material are those most thoroughly examined by early ballad and folklore scholars. The …

Music Appreciation Course Design: Facilitating The Increased Participation Of Non-Music Majors In Collegiate Music Performance Ensembles, Rebecka Elizabeth Rose

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The cessation of music performance after high school graduation can be mitigated through recruitment type course design methods interwoven within collegiate Music Appreciation courses. When appropriately designed, Music Appreciation could serve as a catalyst for resuming musical participation in music ensembles. This study investigated how the college level Music Appreciation course may renew interest in performing music by non-music major students. Best teaching methodologies and Music Appreciation curriculum components to engage non-music majors are examined in addition to music ensemble recruitment techniques that can be integrated within Music Appreciation course design. This study is of qualitative design and utilizes the …

School Of Music Faculty/Staff Newsletter, May 2021, School Of Music

School of Music Faculty/Staff Newsletter

Accomplishments and news from the faculty and staff of the School of Music at Illinois State University.

Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra Strings, Nathaniel F. Parker

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Enjoy a performance by the KSU Symphony Orchestra Strings led by Nathaniel F. Parker, featuring works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Elgar, Sibelius, and Holst.

The Arranging Techniques Of Leon “Smooth” Edwards And Their Application To Calypso-Styled Classical Music Arrangements For Steel Orchestra, Michelle A. Rudder

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The steelpan was invented in the 1930s in Trinidad and Tobago. It has evolved over the past eighty years. Although steelbands are now found across the globe and at all levels of music education, academic research regarding the music of the steelpan and its composers and arrangers is scarce. This paper examines six works for steelband by Leon “Smooth” Edwards, a prominent arranger of indigenous steelband music for the Panorama competition in Trinidad and Tobago. Music scores for four of the works have been notated for the first time. The paper documents Edwards’ variation development techniques, voicing, and orchestration. The …

Senior Recital: Kobe Greene, Kobe Greene, Dr. Eric Jenkins

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A Senior Recital featuring Kobe Greene and Dr. Eric Jenkins.

Senior Recital: Andrew Hughes, Andrew Hughes

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A Senior Recital featuring Andrew Hughes.

Junior Recital: Ezra Trotman, Ezra Trotman, Chris Marks

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Junior recital featuring Ezra Trotman and Chris Marks.

Ksu Jazz Ensemble I “Mostly Kenton”, Sam Skelton

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Join us (virtually) for performances by KSU Jazz I Ensemble, under the direction of Sam Skelton.

The Art Of Incorporating Afro-Latin Rhythms In Modern Jazz: In The Style Of Maria Schneider, Kristen Janelle

Composition/Recording Projects

This thesis explores how Afro-Latin rhythms came into use in modern jazz, specifically in the work of Maria Schneider and the author. Several Afro-Latin genres are explained theoretically and historically.

Senior Capstone Recital: Nolan Rodack, Nolan D. Rodack

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A Senior Capstone Recital featuring Nolan D. Rodack.

University Band, April 28, 2021, F. Mack Wood

School of Music Programs

Braden Auditorium
April 28, 2021
Wednesday Evening
7:00 p.m.

University Philharmonic Orchestra & University Band, Dr. Nancy Conley, Dr. Joseph Scheivert

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A performance by University Philharmonic Orchestra and University Band under the direction of Nancy Conley and Joseph Scheivert.

Unity On The Surface, Laura Spinelli

Prologue: A First-Year Writing Journal

No abstract provided.

Junior Recital: Zachary Opitz, Zachary Opitz, Tyrone Jackson, Piper Johnson, Josh Baffour

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A junior recital featuring Zachary Opitz, Tyrone Jackson, Piper Johnson, and Josh Baffour.

Junior Recital: Grady Housworth, Grady Housworth, Patrick Arthur, Brandon Boone, Jonathan Mills

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Junior recital featuring Grady Housworth, Patrick Arthur, Brandon Boone, and Jonathan Mills.

Senior Recital: Molly Jennings, Molly Jennings, Erika Tazawa, Jessica Bell

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A Junior Recital featuring Molly Jennings, Erika Tazawa, and Jessica Bell.

Senior Recital: Nick Collins, Nick Collins, Eric Jenkins

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A senior recital featuring Nick Collins and Dr. Eric Jenkins.

Senior Capstone Lecture Recital: Brianna Spottsville, Brianna Spottsville

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A Senior Capstone Lecture Recital featuring Brianna Spottsville.

Senior Recital: Zachary Leinberger, Zachary Leinberger, Dr. Eric Jenkins

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A senior recital featuring Zachary Leinberger and Dr. Eric Jenkkins.

Senior Recital: Michael Parrish, Michael Parrish, Erika Tazawa

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A senior recital featuring Michael Parrish and Erika Tazawa.

Illinois State University String Orchestra, April 25, 2021, Glenn Block

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
April 25, 2021
Sunday Afternoon
7:00 p.m.

String Orchestra, April 25, 2021, Glenn Block

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
April 25, 2021
Sunday Afternoon
7:00 p.m.

Junior Recital: Blue Goodman, Blue Goodman, Eric Jenkins, Michael Karantonis

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Junior recital featuring Blue Goodman, Dr. Eric Jenkins, and Michael Karantonis.

Ksu Gospel Choir Spring Concert, Dr. Oral Moses

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A performance by the KSU Gospel Choir under the direction of Dr. Oral Moses.

Junior Recital: Sammy Mishkin, Sammy Mishkin

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

A junior recital featuring Sammy Mishkin.

Wind Symphony, April 24, 2021, Anthony C. Marinello Iii, Lauren Bobarsky

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
April 24, 2021
Saturday Evening
5:00 p.m.