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Development And Interactions Of Instructor And Student Musical Identities In A University Introductory Music Course For Non-Music Majors, Nicholas Booker

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate student and instructor musical identities in the context of a university music course intended for non-music majors. Participants were the instructor of an introductory music course and 16 of her students at a medium-sized university in the western United States. Study of this group of participants and their interactions throughout one 15-week semester led to greater understanding of their roles in music as well as better insight into the many ways in which they formed connections between music and their identity concepts. The research allowed for the development of assertions based on …

Becoming Culturally Responsive: A Guide For Music Educators., Bailey Haynes

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As America sees an increase in minority groups, providing an education that is beneficial and responsive to all cultures is a growing focus in the education system. One of the many roles of a music educator is to expose students to allmusic and music that is most meaningful to the students. Music educators are charged with providing students with musical instruction that is well rounded, and that will aid in the personal and educational growth of learners. Through culturally responsive teaching, defined as “a research-based approach towards teaching that connects students’ cultures, languages, and life experiences with that they …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Still Dreaming Of You: Selena's Discourse With And Continuing Impact On American Musical Culture, Hannah Lastra

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Selena Quintanilla Perez continues to circulate in popular culture, including MAC cosmetic lines, a Netflix series, and podcasts. As a result, her cultural influence continues to be passed on and shared with future generations. This thesis focuses on three aspects of Selena and Selena y Los Dinos: Selena’s music, Selena’s performance aesthetic, and Selena’s fandom today. Chapter 1 focuses on Selena y Los Dinos’ American musical influences, particularly studying the songs “Enamorada de ti,” “Missing my Baby,” and “Fotos y Recuerdos” and the presence of American genres of new jack swing, R&B, and rock within them. Chapter 2 focuses on …

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.

Symphonic Winds, April 24, 2021, F. Mack Wood

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
April 24, 2021
Saturday
Noon

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.