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Attending Study Abroad In Vienna, Austria, Zachary Adamson, Dr. Scott Holden
Attending Study Abroad In Vienna, Austria, Zachary Adamson, Dr. Scott Holden
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Throughout my life, music has been a source for mental development, spiritual growth and enjoyment. It has been at times both exciting and discouraging. As I completed my project, however, and engaged in the struggle to understand music, perform music and connect with others around me, I developed a greater vision of how music unifies the human experience, creating a positive influence on society. Specifically, I learned that valuing the arts is extremely advantageous for a society, and Vienna is a case in point; I learned specific techniques in piano playing, a kind of common legacy and style shared by …
Bass World 3: Music In St. Petersburg, Christian Hales, Eric Hansen
Bass World 3: Music In St. Petersburg, Christian Hales, Eric Hansen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Russia has always been known for its indelible contributions to the arts. The likes of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Rostropovich and Koussevitzky cultivated their great talents there. Eric Hansen, professor of double bass at Brigham Young University, encouraged me to use some of his connections in Russia as an opportunity to experience this rich arts culture. His friend, Artem Chirkov, is principal Bassist of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and winner of the Bradetitch International Bass Competition. Eric suggested that I make the trip to St. Petersburg to participate in Artem’s World Bass Festival because it would help to prepare me for my …
The Culture Of British Servitude And Music, Erin Meeks, Jeff Parkin
The Culture Of British Servitude And Music, Erin Meeks, Jeff Parkin
Journal of Undergraduate Research
I am writing a feature-length screenplay set in Victorian England about a servant of a manor trying to bring her mother’s fairy tales to life to escape her homesickness. However, I soon realized that writing this screenplay based solely on internet articles and my love of the BBC series Downton Abbey was not going to provide the research necessary to create an authentic setting and a believable, nuanced character. For this reason, I applied for an ORCA grant to attend a six-week study abroad program with the Theater and Media Arts department so that I could gather on-site research.
An Analysis Of State Music Education Certification Practices In The United States, Allyssa Pehrson, Brittany May
An Analysis Of State Music Education Certification Practices In The United States, Allyssa Pehrson, Brittany May
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to compile relevant information for music educators about certification practices of each of the United States and the District of Columbia from resources available fall 2015, and to examine the commonalities and differences among the state policies. Specifically we identified the following for each state: (1) Content areas included under the certification in music teaching. (2) Age-level designations for certification in music teaching. (3) What tests are required for certification in music teaching? (4) Does the state have reciprocity for various certificates? (6) Is there an alternative certification program available for those without education …