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"Someday We'll Find It." An Inside Look At The Music And Cultural Perspectives Of The Muppet Movie, Eric Dancy

The Hilltop Review

Tradition in any culture helps showcase a group of people's identity. Whether it is food, music, politics, college football, family rituals, you name it, people are looking to feel appreciated because they associate with a certain group of people. When people within a group break tradition, name-calling, bullying and even physical harming becomes more common, because they do not "fit the norm." Sadly, these kinds of negative behaviors can cause serious mental and physical damage to those who try to "think outside the box." Interestingly though, the ones who tend to think creatively are ultimately the ones who bring something …

University Of Akron 2012 Brass Performance Workshop Concert (Jun 15, 2012), Robert D. Jorgensen

Selected Programs of Robert D. Jorgensen

This four-day workshop involving many faculty members ended in a concert, with Mr. Jorgensen's Brass Choir providing the finale.

The Efficacy Of Melodic Based Communication Therapy For Eliciting Speech In Nonverbal Children With Autism, Givona A. Sandiford

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The purpose of this dissertation is to compare the efficacy of Melodic Based Communication Therapy (MBCT) to traditional speech and language therapy for eliciting speech in nonverbal children with autism. Efficacy was assessed by number of: verbalizations, correct words, words reported by parent, and imitative attempts. Additionally it examines the effect of exposure to MBCT on social language abilities as measured by score on the Pragmatic Language Skills Inventory (PLSI); the effect of age on the response to treatment, and the predictors of overall effectiveness of treatment.

Participants were 12 nonverbal children with autism ages 5 through 7 randomly assigned …

A Guide To Producing An A Cappella Cd And Development Of A Pitch Detection Program, Jacob Ray Stringfellow

Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies

An in-depth look at the steps required to produce a CD for an a cappella group. From what microphone and preamplifiers to use, to what steps to take during the editing, mixing, and mastering processes. Finished with a look at pitch detection algorithms and how they work, and a little bit of experimentation with my own algorithm and program.

Remembering As A Source Of Creation In The Poetry Of Ezra Pound And H.D. And The Musical Representations Of The Holocaust By Arnold Schoenberg And Steve Reich, Ruth J. Jacobs

Lawrence University Honors Projects

This project explores the complex relationship between language and violence. Many theorists, such as Elaine Scarry, argue that language is silenced by violence and that extreme trauma inherently defies representation. Despite the impossibility of representing trauma, its preservation is a cultural and historical necessity. I am going to examine the different ways extreme violence is depicted in both poetry and music and the complex moral issues that are raised by these representations. Ezra Pound wrote The Pisan Cantos while imprisoned in a cage at the DTC in Pisa. I plan on exploring the role of personal and cultural memory in …

Der Zauber Der Musik: E.T.A. Hoffmann Und Das Erleben Des Sublimen, Katelin M. Richter

Lawrence University Honors Projects

Die Werke von E.T.A. Hoffmann konzentrieren sich auf ein bestimmtes romantisches Konzept: auf die Sehnsucht nach dem Unendlichen und auf das Erlebnis dieses sublimen romantischen Reiches. Um Hoffmanns romantische Ästhetik besser zu begreifen, lohnt es sich seine Werke (Novellen, musikalische Schriften, Aufsätze und Kompositionen) heranzuziehen, um festzustellen, wie seine Figuren vor allem durch die Musik das romantische Reich erleben und wie und aus welcher Perspektive der Zuschauer auf dieses Reich reagieren kann. Diese Arbeit wird untersuchen, wie sich Hoffmanns romantische Ästhetik in den Erzählungen, den theoretischen Schriften und in der Oper Undine offenbart, wie seine Charaktere durch die Musik danach …

Third Divergence: Representations And Reflections, Nathan Weaver

Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection

This paper presents an exploration of the process of developing a music composition through various layers of interaction with ideas through the abstract and the real. The composition is the most significant component of the project as a whole, and this paper regards itself as a sort of artist's journal developed during creation of the composition, making some attempt to show the process of improvising through the project. The project as a whole explores the various conceptualizations of the idea, of the relationship between the abstract and the real, and representations of a work that cannot be fully known. The …

Civil War, 1861-1865 - Songs (Sc 418), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 418. Holographic copy of the words of a Confederate song entitled “The Southern Wagon.” The song was composed during the Civil War as a parody of the song “Wait for the Wagon.” Author is unknown.

Beethoven's Piano Sonata Opus 110 In A-Flat Major: The Mystery Of The Missing Cats, Willem (Wim) Ibes

Headwaters

No abstract provided.

An Exploratory Study To Determine If Marching Band Rehearsal Activities Could Satisfy National Physical Education Standard Three As Measured By The Heart Rates Of Collegiate Marching Band Members, Serena Weren

Student Theses and Dissertations

An increasing number of states allow high school curricular credits earned in marching band to substitute for required physical education credits. Legitimizing this substitution would required that marching band meet contemporary recommendations for frequency, duration, and intensity of physical activity as stated in the Third National Standard for Physical Education. The purpose of this exploratory descriptive study was to determine the intensity of physical activity occurring in a marching band rehearsal by measuring the heart rates of collegiate marching band members using pulse counts and heart rate monitors. Some marching band activities were found to raise the average heart rate …

A Beethoven Triptych, Willem (Wim) Ibes

Headwaters

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Advertisements; 2012-05-20, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

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An Investigation Of Melodic Musical Modeling Using Homogeneous And Non-Homogeneous Markov Chains, Eric Robert Sherman Buenger

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

As an actuarial science student, my observations have a different focus than the other composers. In the industry, actuaries aren't interested in a probability model for its own sake. Rather, they "want to use the model to analyze the ... impact of the events being modeled" [Da]. This analysis focuses equally on the generation of the model as well as the results of the model. While other researchers have investigated many topics in the field of musical generation through mathematical means, no one has yet explored non-homogeneous and homogeneous models simultaneously. This study compares melodic material generated from both homogeneous …

Senior Recital, Jonathan Mancheni, Michelle Lee, Belinda Jackley

Senior Recitals

List of performers and performances.

Considerations For Recording And Editing Classical Music In An Era Of Popular Music Dominance, Andrew Earl Riehle

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

As the structure of the music industry changes and arts programs steadily leave public school systems, we as musicians and technicians must collaborate and find a better way to share our craft with new audiences. In order to better market classical music and engender an appreciation by the next generation of audiences, we must better adapt to the on-demand world and develop new ways to capture and process music that, until recently, has been largely appreciated in a live concert setting. More and more, classical music is setting the mood as the anthem in major blockbuster films and being sampled …

Highlights In Jazz Concert 312- We Call It Jazz, Jack Kleinsinger, Danny Gottlieb

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz

Jack Kleinsinger presents Highlights in Jazz. The concert was held at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:00 pm. Jack served as producer and master of ceremonies for the series of concerts. Artists for the concert include Michael Wolff, Harvie S, Victor Jones, Baby Jane Dexter, Christian McBride BIG BAND, Melissa Walker, Ben Williams, Zavier Davis, Steve Davis, James Burton, Michael Dease, Doug Purviance, Nebate Isles, Frank Groove, Frank Green, Freddie Hendrix, Brandon Lee, Carl Rigoli, Ron Blake, Loren Schoenberg, Steve Wilson, Todd Bashore, and special guest Russ Patterson.

Preparation And Performance Of William Bolcom’S Cabaret Songs, Sara Linger

Honors Theses

The Cabaret Songs Complete by William Bolcom and Arnold Weinstein are true gems amongst the vast genre of twentieth century American art song. These songs are particularly unique because they meld the world of classical singing with modern styles, such as jazz, pop, and blues, as only William Bolcom can do. The songs are musically and dramatically challenging, making them less common in the traditional college student repertoire. Studying and performing these pieces has been a challenging and rewarding experience for me.

The purpose of this thesis is to provide a resource for the preparation of a cabaret show, specifically …

Inside The Score In The 21st Century: Techniques For Contemporary Large Jazz Ensemble Composition, Tyler Dennis

Honors Theses

This study will attempt to de-mystify some of the techniques utilized in contemporary large ensemble jazz arranging. Large ensemble writing has morphed drastically from its earlier, more well-known inceptions, and yet there is no academic literature out there to explain exactly what this change entails. Through this study, I will attempt to break down the components of this music in order to provide insight for the non-musician and inspiration for the aspiring jazz composer. There is a wealth of knowledge to be found in the large ensemble music of the past decade, and I will attempt to systematically break this …

Relevant Jesus: A Study Of The Integration Of Popular Culture Into The Christian Church, Amie Guenard

Honors Theses

The Christian church today takes on the characteristics of many centuries past in style and ritual. Some churches are choosing to embrace the culture of our booming entertainment industry in order to gain the attention of a “sights and sounds” generation. This research contains a historical review of the relationship between the entertainment world and the Christian church as well as a case study of First Hattiesburg Baptist Church of Hattiesburg, MS. The results of this research show that the deliberate incorporation of secular communication and entertainment strategies into the regular functions First Hattiesburg Baptist Church has had more positive …

2012 Iowa High School All-State Jazz Ensembles, May 10, 2012 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Senior Recital, Corinne Hymel, Travis Lohmann, Tim Harpster, Zuriel Santoyo, David Warner, Jeremy Russo

Senior Recitals

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Student Pianists In Recital: Secondary Piano, Elisa Perez-Selsky, D.J. Gibson, Julie Pajuheshfar, Christina Cheon, Nathan Campbell, Scott Stedman, Alayne Hsieh, Catherine Shadrake, Carin Lerma, Kyla Mccarrel, Johannes Leonard Lohner, Hunter Schmidt

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Student Recital, Nicole Harris, Shane Jensen

Junior Recitals

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Student Piano Showcase, Amira Fulton, Kristi Mckinley, Gloria Cho, Linda Zhou, Arsen Jamkotchian, Evan Roth, Johannes Leonard Lohner, Kylena Parks, Eileen Regullano, Brittany Bethurum, Patrick Gutman, Molly Iker, Tiffany Liu, James Higgs, Theresa Silveyra, Alphonso Sanchez

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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Doctoral Chamber Recital, Wen Zhang, Karen J. Mccann, Marla P. Huizar, Elizabeth Bedrosian, Yi Yan, Chang Yue, Anthony Rodriguez, Rahmaan James Phillip, Timothy Harpster, Aki Oshima, Christina Mchugh, Kim Kehau Chai Ii, Qiang Cheng, Siyi Yan, Hong-Lin Li

Graduate Student Recitals

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Senior Recital, Alex Cornwell, Jae Ahn-Benton, Jessica Waslesky, Isabella Ivy, Samantha Ciarlo, Liz Bedrosian, Liz Bedrosian, David Chaves, Joshua Sjoen, David Warner, Zuriel Santoyo, Lindsay Testai, John Cannon, Michael Villarreal, Daniel Alameda

Senior Recitals

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Using Music To Study: Variables That Affect A Student's Incorporation Of Music In Their Academic World, Kelly Perez

Honors Scholar Theses

This study reports relationships made between a student’s personality and his or her preferences to use music while studying. Other behaviors regarding music in a non-academic setting are also discussed. Data from 67 participants suggest that highly organized individuals show a tendency to use music for studying and to make use of playlists they created. They use music to enhance their mood. Many of the dimensions that describe agreeable people are related to using music for academic purposes, but also highly correlated to studying with other people. The results suggest that the way we use music in our lives is …

Master's Recital, Erin Kenelly, Krisztina Kover, Justin Lee Bland, David Warner

Graduate Student Recitals

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Master's Recital, Erin Paul, Jonathan Gorst, Dominick Chenes

Graduate Student Recitals

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Master's Recital, Jahmaul Abiodun Bakare, Spencer Baker

Graduate Student Recitals

List of performers and performances.