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Keyboard Fingering And Interpretation: A Comparison Of Historical And Modern Approaches, Jeffrey Swinkin

Performance Practice Review

Earlier systems of keyboard fingering exploit the natural differences of finger strength and utilize frequent changes of position in order to facilitate localized (gestural) phrasing and articulation, among other interpretive nuances. The modern system of fingering, by contrast, views the fingers as more homogeneous and aims to keep the hand more stationary out of a concern for purely technical facility and for promoting a longer line. This essay offers numerous examples of historical keyboard fingerings—those by C. P. E Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Schenker—in each case discussing the implications the fingering has for phrasing and other aspects of interpretation. It …

Images And Lyrics: Representations Of African American Women In Blues Lyrics Written By Black Women, Danette Marie Pugh-Patton

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this thesis is to examine to what extent representations of double jeopardy and the stereotypical images of African American females: Mammy, Matriarch, Sapphire, and Strong Black Woman emerge in the blues lyrics of Alberta Hunter, Gertrude "Ma" Rainy, Memphis Minnie, and Victoria Spivey, using the theoretical framework of Black feminist rhetorical critique. The findings in this research entail several meanings regarding the lives of African American women during the 1920s and 1930s. Representations of racism, sexism, and classism also appear in the theme of relationships with various subthemes. The focus of this study is to explore the …

Using Music Therapy And Visuals To Facilitate Language In Exceptional Preschoolers, Kimberly Joy Albert

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to explore the effectiveness of combining music and visual supports as a means of facilitating communication in exceptional preschoolers. The results indicate that music and visual supports have some merit for increasing verbal responses.

Composition And Analysis Of Music Using Mathematica, Marianella P. Machado, Christopher W. Kulp, Dirk Schlingman

Languages, Cultures, and Humanities Faculty and Staff Research

In this paper we demonstrate how to create and analyze musical compositions using Mathematica. In §1, we begin by demonstrating how to create a musical composition for an orchestra based on the butterfly curve using traditional means. In §2, we then show how a computer generated piece based on any curve can be composed using Mathematica. Finally, in §3, we show how Mathematica can be used to analyze musical compositions using the methods from nonlinear time series analysis.

A Cultural Studies Analysis Of The Christian Women Vocalists Movement From The 1980'S To 2000: Influences, Stars And Lyrical Meaning Making, Mary Elizabeth Akers

Theses Digitization Project

This study examines popular female Christian vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s, their images and their contemporary Christian music (CCM) lyrics. This literature illustrates how music becomes popular, and also how it becomes a powerful source of communication, which prompts popular culture and society to buy into its style and lyrics. The implications of this study illustrates the importance of image and lyrics and how certain female CCM vocalists had greater influences, impact and had the ability to make changes within their female audiences towards Christianity.

Three Fanfares: Circle City Fanfare, Campane In Aria, Fanfare For A Common Band (2007), Frank Felice

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Concert band/wind ensemble – composed for Robert Grechesky

Charismata (2007), Frank Felice

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Clarinet, alto saxophone, violoncello and percussion – composed for the Ronen Chamber Ensemble, premiered by them in November 2007.

Now I Know In Part (2007), Frank Felice

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Violin, violoncello and marimba – composed for Chris Hodgson – premiered by he, Anna Schieble and Michelle Elliot, April 2007

Gift Of Love, The | 10-96300, James Q. Mulholland

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The Gift of Love

Part Number:
10-96300

Price:
$1.75

Voicing:
SATB

Lyrics By:
Margaret Peterson

Music By:
James Q. Mulholland

with Oboe

Commissioned by
the Master Singers of Eau Claire, WI
Dr. Gary R. Schwartzkoff, Director

Three American Folk Hymns-Brass | 10-96861, James Q. Mulholland

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Three American Folk Hymns, Brass Ensemble Score/Parts

Oh, How I Love Jesus
Amazing Grace
'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Part Number:
10-96861

Price:
$50.00

Voicing:
SATB

Arranged By:
James Q. Mulholland

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Three American Folk Hymns | 10-96860, James Q. Mulholland

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Three American Folk Hymns

Oh, How I Love Jesus
Amazing Grace
'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Part Number:
10-96860

Price:
$2.10

Voicing:
SATB

Arranged By:
James Q. Mulholland

with Brass

La Danza | 15-96240, James Q. Mulholland

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La Danza

Part Number: 15-96240

Price: $1.80

Voicing: TTBB

Music By: Gioacchino Rossini

Music By: James Q. Mulholland

with 4-hand Piano

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Featured at:2014 UT MEA Convention

Dedicated to "The Singing Statesmen"Gary Schwartzhoff, director

Alma Del Core | 16-96800, Christopher Matthews

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Alma Del Core, From "Three Italian Songs"

Part Number:
16-96800

Price:
$1.80

Voicing:
SAB

Music By:
Antonio Caldara

Arranged By:
Christopher Matthews

To my dear friend,
Mark L. Britt

Come Again, Sweet Love | 16-96810, Christopher Matthews

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Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite

Part Number:
16-96810

Price:
$1.75

Voicing:
SAB

Music By:
John Downland

Arranged By:
Christopher Matthews

a cappella

Featured at:
2014 USM Summer Reading Session

Nina | 16-96805, Christopher Matthews

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Nina, From "Three Italian Songs"

Part Number:
16-96805

Price:
$1.75

Voicing:
SAB

Music By:
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

Arranged By:
Christopher Matthews

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? | 20-96080, Susan Brumfield, Jon Autin

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Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?