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Mac Brandt, Double Bass, February 10, 2025 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

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

Reflections On Cover Songs: Replies To Polite, P.D. Magnus

Philosophy Faculty Scholarship

Brandon Polite poses a number of interesting criticisms of my account of cover versions. Some I am happy to acknowledge and take on board, but with others I feel he goes too far. I take this chance to clarify and extend my account.

Isu String Project Honors Recital: February 9, 2025, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

February 9, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

1:00 p.m.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra - Young Artist Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Young Artist Concert, alongside the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, features AU student soloists John Clough (piano), Jonathan Watson (piano), Carlos Lugo(piano), and Collin Cha (cello).

Guest Artist Recital Series; Winterreise: February 7, 2025, Nathan Windt, Marian Lee, Randal Richmond

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

February 7, 2025

Friday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Woodwind/Percussion Seminar, February 7, 2025 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

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

2024-2025 Performance Forum - February 7, 2025, Caroline Dratnal, Ingryd Herrera, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Hoon Chang, Keegan Neely, Jenna Salliman, Amanda Rearden, Juan Fernandez Villegas, Daniel Cruz, Santiago Moreno, Michael Shipps, Patrick Hengstler, Devin Foster

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

Evolution Of Lyrics Of Egyptian Songs In The 20th Century, Omar Abdelrafe

The Undergraduate Research Journal

Despite the extensive research by western countries on the song lyrics, almost nothing is known about the evolution of Egyptian song lyrics. The previous studies in the U.S. and U.K. revealed that lyrics were more pessimistic as time passed. In this study, 1891 Egyptian songs from 1920 to 2022 were analyzed using a sentiment analysis tool while searching for offensive words and retrieving their popularity scores from Spotify. The results aligned with those of the other regions in which the negativity of songs and the percentage of songs containing offensive words increased. However, there is a substantial increase in neutral …

2024-2025 Piano Recital And Master Class With Victor Rosenbaum, Victor Rosenbaum, Caroline Dratnal

Guest Recitals

No abstract provided.

Reassessing Haydn’S Orfeo In The Theatre, Dorian Bandy, Caryl Clark

HAYDN: Online Journal of the Haydn Society of North America

Haydn’s last opera, L’anima del filosofo (The Soul of the Philosopher), is a highly unusual retelling of the Orpheus myth. Written for London in 1791 to a libretto by C. F. Badini, the opera was never staged during the composer’s lifetime. Shut down in rehearsal and banned from performance, the opera never reached the stage because many of its themes—including the apocalyptic storm at the end—piqued British anxieties towards events unfolding in revolutionary France. The opera finally premiered in 1951, with Maria Callas singing the role of Euridice. Universal Edition prepared the performing material from sources photographed behind …

Isu Wind Symphony Concerto Competition: February 3, 2025, School Of Music,

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

February 3, 2025

Monday Evening

8:00 p.m.

Required Related: Why Music And Audio Technology Courses Are Not Enough For Success In The Music Industry, Barry G. Atticks, Dain Estes

Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction

This pilot study evaluates the relevance of ancillary courses (required related) in music technology curricula, emphasizing the alignment of academic offerings with industry needs. While core subjects like studio recording and sound design are well-studied, this research focuses on related courses outside the primary sequence, including technology, business, industry-specific, core music, and education courses. Surveying 20 professionals across various music technology sectors, we assessed the importance of topics such as basic electronics, wireless systems, media studies, and industrial safety. Results indicate that basic electronics and wireless systems are crucial. Media studies and industrial safety courses are also valued highly, though …

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: February 2nd, 2025, Mark Babbitt

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

February 2nd, 2025

Sunday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Beyond The Song: Authorship And Production In Australian Independent Music, Matthew Giovannangelo

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

This thesis examines authorship and copyright complexities in the Australian independent music industry, focusing on the evolving roles of producers in music creation. As advancements in technology and shifts in industry practices reshape the music production landscape, traditional definitions of authorship, centred on melody and lyrics, increasingly fail to capture the scope of producers’ contributions. Through qualitative interviews with industry professionals, the study highlights the significant yet often unrecognised influence of producers, examining how their input shapes music and its implications for intellectual property and copyright frameworks. The findings reveal that current systems for allocating and managing remuneration fail to …

Cueing Motions In A String Quartet, An Exploratory Study Of Motion Trajectories, Maren Rothfritz

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

A string quartet performance involves an array of different body movements which serve many functions, including sound production, expression, and communication. This dissertation examines the ways string quartet players execute specific communicative body motions called cues, which are anticipatory gestures meant to communicate tempo and timing as well as the musical intentions such as dynamics, articulation, and character to the co-performers. Some scholarly research exists on cueing, but a formalized description of the cueing motions involved has not yet been developed. This dissertation serves as an exploratory study examining the motion trajectories of cueing motions employed by the Argus Quartet, …

Echoes Of Chinese Tradition: A Guide To Mandarin Diction Through Fixed-Ipa And Traditional Phonology, With Insights Into Intertwined Intonation Contours Of Chinese-American Art Songs, Xiaoming Tian

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

This dissertation presents a comprehensive guide to Mandarin Chinese diction and articulation, rooted in traditional Chinese phonology and articulated through Fixed-International Phonetic Alphabet (Fixed-IPA). It unfolds in two primary segments, with the initial section delving into the historical underpinnings and phonetic nuances of traditional Chinese opera singing. This inquiry not only systematically introduces Chinese pronunciation rules but also illuminates the influence of traditional Chinese opera elements on contemporary Chinese art songs and operas. This part also reflects upon the significant strides made in Chinese language Romanization since the Wade-Giles system's introduction in the 19th century, discussing how it facilitated literacy …

Andrews University Wind Symphony - Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Denisse Santos, presents its Winter Concert Of Legends and Lore in Collaboration with Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band, Mark Hollandsworth, director.

2024-2025 Master Of Music Recital - Nataniel Farrar (Clarinet & Bass Clarinet), Nataniel Farrar, Mabel Lecrone, Manuela Wanumen, Nia Morgan, Roey Dushi

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

Heartdj - Music Recommendation And Generation Through Biofeedback From Heart Rate Variability, Egemen Şahin

Dartmouth College Master’s Theses

This study investigates the integration of real-time physiological data with AI-generated music to enhance emotional well-being, stress regulation, and focus, using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a biomarker of autonomic function. Conducted in two phases—Stable Audio Open (SAO) and Suno (SUNO)—the research evaluates biofeedback-driven music interventions across varying daily music-listening habits.

In the SAO phase, short AI-generated instrumental tracks were compared with Spotify recommendations and guided meditation. Modest HRV improvements were observed in biofeedback conditions, but participants noted emotional limitations, citing short track lengths and abrupt transitions.

The SUNO phase addressed these limitations with longer, more complex AI-generated compositions combined …

Woodwind/Percussion Seminar, January 31, 2025 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

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

2024-2025 Performance Forum - January 31, 2025, Caroline Dratnal, Jenna Salliman

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 Lisa Leonard In Recital: Una Corde Sempre, Lisa Leonard

Faculty Recitals

No abstract provided.

Isu Orchestra Concerto Finals: January 29, 2025, School Of Music,

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

January 29th, 2025

Wednesday Evening

7:00 p.m.

2024-2025 Master Class - Andrew Kozar (Trumpet), Andrew Kozar, Juan Diaz Quijano, Ingryd Herrera, Daniel Meneses Leal, Matthew Montelione, Santiago Moreno

Master Classes

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 Master Class - Tom Sherwood, Tom Sherwood, Christian Bartholomew, Jose Ignacio Diaz, Anna Dunford, Jeremiah Grace, Steven Halpner

Master Classes

No abstract provided.

Trombone Studio Recital, January 28, 2025, Mark Babbitt

School of Music Programs

3rd Annual Bordogni Project

Kemp Recital Hall

January 28, 2025

Tuesday Evening

7:30 p.m.

2024-2025 Master Class - Joshua Smith (Flute), Joshua Smith, Youbeen Cho, Ay Kawasaki, Yian Liu, Aj Meyer

Master Classes

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 Senior Recital - Shuqi Yang (Piano), Shuqi Yang

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 Senior Recital - Anttuan Rios Pelaez (Cello), Anttuan Rios Pelaez, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 Scholarship Fund Concert At The Club At Quail Ridge, Jon Cruz, Yilian Concepcion, Aneliya Novikova, Keegan Neely, Paola Garcia, Caroline Dratnal

Friends of the Conservatory Events

No abstract provided.