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Spring Music Series (April 25-28, 2024), Lindenwood University
Spring Music Series (April 25-28, 2024), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Event program for the Spring Music Series (April 25-28, 2024), Lindenwood University.
Spring Concerts (April 22, 23, 2024), Lindenwood University
Spring Concerts (April 22, 23, 2024), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Event program for the Spring Concerts (April 22, 23, 2024), Lindenwood University.
Voices Only Reunion Concert (March 23, 2024), Lindenwood University
Voices Only Reunion Concert (March 23, 2024), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Event program for the Voices Only Reunion Concert (March 23, 2024).
The Importance Of Female Bass Players: How They Have Influenced And Shaped Our Conception Of Music, Jessica Sacks
The Importance Of Female Bass Players: How They Have Influenced And Shaped Our Conception Of Music, Jessica Sacks
Theses
Music allows us to think creatively, dream, and create a soundtrack for our lives. When we think of female artists, most people recognize singers, but I want to describe how women have shaped music for over sixty years with their fantastic playing abilities. This project will analyze how female bass players have contributed to American music and society.
Winter Music Series (November 30, December 1-2, 2023), Lindenwood University
Winter Music Series (November 30, December 1-2, 2023), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Event program for the Winter Music Series (November 30, December 1-2, 2023).
Holiday Concert (November 28, 2023), Lindenwood University
Holiday Concert (November 28, 2023), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Event program for Holiday Concert (November 28, 2023)
Fall Music Series (November 17, 20, 2023), Lindenwood University
Fall Music Series (November 17, 20, 2023), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Event program for the Fall Music Series (November 17, 20, 2023).
Requiem For The Living (March 4, 2023), Dan Forrest
Requiem For The Living (March 4, 2023), Dan Forrest
Student Music Performance Programs
Program for Requiem for the Living (March 4, 2023).
Spring Music Series: Wind Ensemble & Orchestra (February 27, 2023), Lindenwood University
Spring Music Series: Wind Ensemble & Orchestra (February 27, 2023), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Program for Spring Music Series: Wind Ensemble & Orchestra,
Singing The Darkness To Light (November 15, 2022), Lindenwood University
Singing The Darkness To Light (November 15, 2022), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Program for Singing the Darkness to Light (November 15, 2022).
Fall Wind Ensemble (October 5, 2022), Lindenwood University
Fall Wind Ensemble (October 5, 2022), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Program for Fall Wind Ensemble.
Creating Better Musicians Through Musicality: A Guide To Building An Instructional Unit, Shelby Leo
Creating Better Musicians Through Musicality: A Guide To Building An Instructional Unit, Shelby Leo
Theses
This project provides an in depth focus on how to strengthen an ensemble's approach to musicality through lesson plans, assessments, and activities. The primary focus group of this project is high school aged performance based classes including band and choir. The aim of the project is to provide a music educator with a detailed curriculum to teach musicality that is adjustable to any size ensemble and any score. Furthermore, this project is not a study but instead an explanation to the approach of developing the curriculum unit. The project consists of a four unit curriculum with two to three lessons …
Spring Band & Percussion Ensemble, Choir (April 25, 27, 2022), Lindenwood University
Spring Band & Percussion Ensemble, Choir (April 25, 27, 2022), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Program for the Spring Band & Percussion Ensemble, Choir (April 25, 27, 2022).
Spring Music Series (April 24, 29, 30, & May 1, 2022), Lindenwood University
Spring Music Series (April 24, 29, 30, & May 1, 2022), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Program for the Spring Music Series.
Spring Music Series: Wind Ensemble Concert With Brass Ensemble, Choirs (March 14, 17, 2022), Lindenwood University
Spring Music Series: Wind Ensemble Concert With Brass Ensemble, Choirs (March 14, 17, 2022), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
Program for Spring Music Series: Wind Ensemble Concert with Brass Ensemble, Choirs (March 14, 17, 2022).
Elementary Rhythm Pedagogy Analysis, Antonio D. Griffin Jr.
Elementary Rhythm Pedagogy Analysis, Antonio D. Griffin Jr.
Theses
Rhythm is a foundational element for a child’s development. Rhythm builds motor skills, aids in language acquisition, and is at the root of all musical experience. While the concept of rhythm is universal, there is no universal approach that educators agree best helps students develop rhythmic ability. This research seeks to discover the most common research-based methods and better practices for elementary rhythm instruction and align each to current national music standards and expectations.
Beginning Band: Cognitive Development Based Instruction, Kayla Price
Beginning Band: Cognitive Development Based Instruction, Kayla Price
Theses
This project focuses on how to facilitate a more efficient beginning band experience for students based on the average state of cognitive development for their age group. The primary focus is presenting an alternative to immediately starting students in a traditional band method book when they first begin band classes. The aim of the project is to study the cognitive development of the average sixth grader to best determine what instructional approach would best suit their processing abilities before introducing the band method book. Furthermore, the study exposes the fallacies of the traditional band method book system and suggests and …
Marching Band Show Design Tips For Smaller Bands, Larry Price
Marching Band Show Design Tips For Smaller Bands, Larry Price
Theses
This project takes an in depth look at the marching band scoring system in the attempt to aid small school bands. The adjudicator sheets of the competitive marching band circuit were evaluated to see what criteria judges are looking for in a performance. To attain the highest scoring rating, it seems that the performance needs to be original, captivating, and executed with high accuracy based on the research. The first two expectations, original and captivating, are objective to the individual and require custom elements, referred to as non-performance variables throughout the paper. This paper sought to find what judges look …
Starting Off Right: A Beginning Band Curriculum Guide, Emily Fiasco
Starting Off Right: A Beginning Band Curriculum Guide, Emily Fiasco
Theses
This project is a curriculum guide for the first quarter of a beginning class. After researching ways to build engagement in beginning learners, this project was constructed to serve as an overview of the most important topics to be covered in a beginning band class. It contains five topics, each consisting of a set of lesson plans as well as a culminating assessment. This is not intended to be a comprehensive unit plan, covering everything a student needs to learn, but addresses a sampling of the most important skills that students need to develop. This guide is also not meant …
Exploring Strategies For Optimal Student Engagement Within A Blended Learning Model, Peter Repp
Exploring Strategies For Optimal Student Engagement Within A Blended Learning Model, Peter Repp
Theses
This project asks how percussion student engagement might be optimized through the integration of a blended course format. Using the “practical action research” methodology, various strategies for increasing student engagement were researched and implemented. The research focused on three components of student engagement, including: 1.) cognitive investment, 2.) active participation, and 3.) emotional commitment. As a result, an innovative percussion curriculum was created which provided significantly increased opportunity for teachers to focus on these factors by utilizing a blended model of instruction.
Leveraging Non-Traditional Notation And Technology To Enhance A Fourth Grade Recorder Unit, Stephenie Mokriakow
Leveraging Non-Traditional Notation And Technology To Enhance A Fourth Grade Recorder Unit, Stephenie Mokriakow
Theses
This action research project analyzes the traditional methods of teaching recorder to fourth grade students to expand upon these traditional methods and create a unit that leverages technology and non-traditional notation as well as introducing students to traditional music notation. The unit includes lessons that are scaffolded to meet the desired end results. The learning objectives include understanding of basic rhythm patterns and beginning notes on the recorder. The culmination of the lessons will end with a series of songs that the teacher will use to assess students.
In Addition: A Supplement For Beginning Band Method Books, Darren Cordray
In Addition: A Supplement For Beginning Band Method Books, Darren Cordray
Theses
This project provides an in-depth look into system of instruction that is used in many beginning ba.11d classes in our society. First, tl1e \\'Ork. describes a fe\v of the isst1es that music education faces today, such as budget cuts, declining music literacy, and program changes in schools. Next, the work examines the literature based around the subject of beginning band methodology. This will include a look into new methods that can be used in begiiming band classes, an examination of the proper way to create sound on common band instruments, ways in which music reading skills and audiation skills are …
Music Performance Anxiety In The Middle School Classroom, Allison Custer
Music Performance Anxiety In The Middle School Classroom, Allison Custer
Theses
This project analyzes Music Performance Anxiety, including who it affects, symptoms and techniques to reduce symptoms. The task is to focus on activities that can be used in the middle school ensemble classroom, to help students who suffer from Music Performance Anxiety.
Developing Musicians Out Of Instrumentalists: A Comprehensive Guide To Improve Intonation Skills In Intermediate Band, Andrew Bryant Smith
Developing Musicians Out Of Instrumentalists: A Comprehensive Guide To Improve Intonation Skills In Intermediate Band, Andrew Bryant Smith
Theses
This project will focus on the fundamental skills taught in an intermediate band program and assess skills needed to enhance their musicianship. One of the primary musical components studied is the development of individual and group intonation by utilizing a more concrete focus on the development of fundamental skills associated. The final deliverable focused on the fundamental skills needed to improve intonation. The guide will also include a compilation of instrument-specific strategies and tendencies having to do with the development of the skills outlined.
Leveraging Technology And Culturally Relevant Content To Enhance Student Engagement And Classroom Management, Andrea Wojciehowski
Leveraging Technology And Culturally Relevant Content To Enhance Student Engagement And Classroom Management, Andrea Wojciehowski
Theses
The project focuses upon the application of culturally relevant content, and implementing technology as a means to enhance student engagement, and classroom management. The purpose of the project was to research current classroom management strategies, and implement these strategies, using technology to enhance student engagement, and in turn, enhance student learning, while decreasing disruptive behaviors.
St. Louis Collegiate Collaborative Choir Concert (November 16, 2019), Lindenwood University
St. Louis Collegiate Collaborative Choir Concert (November 16, 2019), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
No abstract provided.
Fall Concert Series (November 12, 14, 2019), Lindenwood University
Fall Concert Series (November 12, 14, 2019), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
No abstract provided.
The Development Of A Standards Based Grading Assessment Plan In The Sixth Grade Choral Classroom, Olivia Mae Howard
The Development Of A Standards Based Grading Assessment Plan In The Sixth Grade Choral Classroom, Olivia Mae Howard
Theses
This project focuses on the best assessment methods for standards-based grading in the sixth grade choral classroom. In the middle school choral world, resources are limited in the area of standards-based grading in the sixth grade choral classroom. This project was created to study and focus on how the new national standards connect with assessments methods utilized by choral music educators for sixth grade and then to connect these methods to standards-based grading. The aim of the project was to create the best assessment methods to be utilized with the new national music standards in the sixth grade choral music …
Examining The Fears, Benefits, And Applications Of Teaching Improvisation In General Music, Krystle Boyd
Examining The Fears, Benefits, And Applications Of Teaching Improvisation In General Music, Krystle Boyd
Theses
This project focused on identifying and resolving fears associated with teaching improvisation in the general music classroom. The primary focus was on music educators and providing them with reassurance, reasoning, and plans on how to begin the process of teaching improvisation and follow through so that it is a well-developed initiative that will be built upon and utilized for years to come. This project demonstrated plans for an entire year of 5th grade general music instruction and provided a curriculum map, lesson plans, rubrics, and a manual of explanation for the lessons and activities.
Student Conductors Concert (April 23-24, 2019), Lindenwood University
Student Conductors Concert (April 23-24, 2019), Lindenwood University
Student Music Performance Programs
No abstract provided.