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The Application Of Self-Instruction To Elementary School Music, Jane Austin

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of self-instruction on achievement in elementary school music at the fourth grade level. In order to study this effect, the investigator will seek answers to the following questions:

Which methods of self-instruction are most applicable to children at the fourth grade level?
What concepts are basic to the understanding of music?
What studies have been concluded to define the range of conceptual developments among fourth graders?
What materials and activities are most effective in achieving the desired results based on the above considerations?
Is I.Q. a significant factor in musical …

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A Survey Of Saxophone Literature, John A. Johnson

All Master's Theses

In preparing a graduate recital the writer had to select a variety of music for his program. In reviewing several small lists of saxophone music, one comprehensive collection would have been more helpful. Many hours of research in comparing smaller catalogues could have been spared the writer, if one complete survey had been available. Music teachers, students and professional musicians also could use one comprehensive list extensively and from it obtain the needed music more quickly and efficiently.

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Characteristics Of Style In On The Beach At Fontana, Jeffrey Lloyd Mitchell

All Master's Theses

An investigation of this contemporary vocal composition has revealed many unusual features. To accomplish a competent performance these features should be examined and understood.

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Program; 1971-06-27, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

Concert & Event Programs

No abstract provided.

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76th Annual Convocation; 76th Annual Spring Concert, Sherwood Music School

Commencement Programs

Programs for the Sherwood Music School 76th Annual Spring Concert held at Thorne Hall (740 North Lake Shore Drive) on Jnue 6, 1971 and the Commencement ceremony held at Recital Hall (1014 South Michigan Avenue) on June 16, 1971.

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A Stylistic Analysis Of Richard Wagner's Wesendonck Songs, Patricia Kay Thompson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to assist the soloist in his performance by: (1) surveying the personality and philosophy of Richard Wagner as pertains to his music, (2) surveying his general musical style, (3) investigating the social development of the Wesendonck Songs, (4) analyzing them stylistically for poetical and musical content, for vocal problems, and (5) ascertaining their significance as lieder.

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A Stylistic Analysis Of The Fünf Lieder Opus 15, Thomas William Reich

All Master's Theses

Many musicologists have stated that the period of 1884 to 1886 was a transition period for Richard Strauss. The Funf Lieder Opus 15 was written during this transition period in 1885 and the writer has set out to examine the stylistic qualities employed by Strauss in his Funf Lieder.

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Prokofieff's Second Piano Sonata Transcribed For Sring Quartet, Robert Carter Lodge

All Master's Theses

The primary purpose of the transcription is to contribute new and fresh material to the ever expanding body of string quartet literature. A new work by a composer of Prokofieff's stature will be a creditable addition to the chamber music repertoire. The purpose of the accompanying text is threefold: (1) to give a brief history of Serge Prokofieff, (2) to give a brief history of the string quartet, and (3) to examine the methods chosen by the writer to transcribe the sonata tor string quartet.

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