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Choral Repertoire: Promising New Directions For Music Theory Teaching, Meghan Hatfield

Music Student Research

Choirs are an integral part of music departments and schools, particularly at institutions with large choral education programs. In its standards for music education, the 2022 NASM handbook states that “Teachers should be prepared to relate their understanding of music… both in general and as related to their area(s) of specialization.” Yet despite the large number of students participating and/or specializing in choir, choral music is nearly absent from music theory textbooks. Perhaps as a result, research has shown that high school choir directors struggle with harmonic score study (Rowher et al. 2014) and, anecdotally, choir students and teachers are …

1. History Of The Development Of The Violin 2. Construction Of The Violin 3. Repairs Of The Violin String Instruments, Carl David Nyman

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The origin of all stringed instruments is lost in the midst of time, and despite the most patient and laborious research on the part of famous savants, no positive information has as yet been furnished regarding this point . Knowledge of the subject is more or less conjectural, and all that has been definitely established is the existence of the predecessors of the violin - the English crewth, a six stringed bowed instrument which is conspicuous for its rectangular shape, which is strongly reminiscent of the Greek kithara; the rebec, an instrument in the shape of an elongated pear having …

Graduate Recital, Dow H. Young

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Ballad by Eugene Bozza is one of the more significant selections composed for the bass clarinet. It contains both musical and technical challenges and is well written in the range and style of the instrument.

Graduate Recital, Robert S. Frost

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The acquisition of new skills and the further development of previous skills has always been one of the ideas behind the graduate recital. Along with new skills come the knowledge and experience necessary to affect the individual's own performance and the performance of those whom he teaches . In music education it is difficult to teach that which one has not yet experienced or mastered and the graduate recital helps to fulfill the experience requirement and give new insights into understanding all aspects of music as a listener, performer, and teacher.

The graduate recital traditionally draws its literature from all …

Graduate Recital, William D. Bertolio

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The candidate selected the recital and recital report as the master's project on the basis that they would effectively improve his musicianship, as well as bolster his teaching background, performance skills, teaching techniques, and general musical knowledge.

The recital included one major work on the B-flat clarinet , an alto saxophone solo, a clarinet quartet, and a woodwind trio. In addition, clarinet and saxophone solos were performed by two of the writer's advanced students. The compositions were chosen because of their musical value and variety.

The performer's experience included nine years of private instruction on the clarinet, eight years of …

A Graduate Recital Report, Judith Lynn Gailey

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The graduate recital provided an opportunity to reach a new level of performance, a deeper understanding and appreciation of the arts, and a wider knowledge of all aspects affecting one's proficiency as a musician and teacher.

The literature was selected to be representative of the various styles and periods and to feature the special characteristics of the solo instrument, The program for this recital was chosen and approved according to the established tradition of the department of music.

The study and preparation necessary for the performance of these works provided a valuable learning experience that constitutes the most important part …

An Experiment In Orchestration: Prelude An Original Composition For Symphonic Band, Melvin Edvalson

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

From ancient times to the present, music has been composed for instrumental combinations as well as for single instruments. The manner in which these combinations were utilized depended upon current compositional practices, especially those regarding form. In the Baroque Period instrumental ensembles were formed according to the composer's discretion. The tone color embodiment of a particular musical work was set more by the composer's choice of instruments to be included in the ensemble than in his use of instruments as independent tone color sources . The Baroque composer's use of instrumental color was in this way consistent with his use …

Graduate Recital, William Daniels Pack

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The scope of this recital was great in many ways. It included the Prelude and Fugue from the Sonata in g minor for unaccompanied violin by Johann Sebastian Bach, the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Aaron Copland, Concerto no. III in b minor by Camille Saint-Saens, "On Wings of Song" by Felix Mendelssohn, and "Perpe tual Motion" by Ottakar Novacek. Performed were works of composers from three musical periods and representing three of the western worlds great musical countries -- the United States, Germany, and France. Stylistic demands ranged from the polyphonic form of the Bach Fugue, the lyrical …

Graduate Recital, Gerald Graham Peterson

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

For several years the writer had considered the idea that being an accomplished performer would be challenging and stimulating. He had been in public school music instruction and unable to develop this idea to the point that he would like. After his decision to work on a Master 's Degree in music, the thought of performing a recital was greeted as a welcome experience.

Certain aspects had to be considered before actual practice on a recital could begin. When planning a program to present for the recital, two facts came to mind. The writer had played the clarinet for 16 …

Graduate Recital, Dennis D. Griffin

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In pursuing the course of study leading to the Master of Music degree, the writer hoped to broaden his musical perspective in preparation for the ensuing teaching experience. In addition, the courses offered in education seemed to be indispensable as a part of the writer's background as a teacher.

In the account that follows the writer examines his preparation of the Graduate Recital, which constitutes the largest single part of the required work for the Master of Music degree, The writer feels that this written examination of his preparation and performance is a worthwhile portion of the advanced degree in …

Graduate Recital, Steven W. Allen

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The writer, having performed all of Weber's concertos and Johannes Brahms' "Sonata in F Minor," found it necessary to adopt a change of style and concept in learning and performing the Mozart concerto. The light, flowing style of the young musical genius is a contrast indeed to the flamboyant flagrancy of Weber. Mozart's conception of the phrase, the musical line, the completeness of each melodic statement varies in large measure from that of Carl von Weber and Johannes Brahms.

Occupational Experience Qualifications Of Vocational Business Education Teachers In Utah, Mary D. Rigsby Carling

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

On December 18, 1963, President Johnson signed into law the Vocational Act of 1963. With its passage, cooperative secondary school office education and distributive education received needed encouragement and financial assistance. Educators in business are, as never before, challenged to prepare effective teacher-coordinators for the cooperative part-time program in business.

The instructor of a vocational course should have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of his subject area. One of the ways in which the vocational business education teacher can obtain this knowledge is through actual job-related experience. The Peabody Report, compiled by the George Peabody College for Teachers, under the …

Meet The Band, Clayton G. Furch

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The purpose of this composition is to introduce the instruments of the band to audiences, particularly of elementary school age. The work is written in the style of a theme and variations. Each variation is intended to display the musical characteristics of a musical instrument or instruments. As the narrator introduces each group of instruments, the players should stand and display the instruments so that the audience will learn to recognize the instruments by sight and sound. The composition may be performed without the narration if so desired.

Graduate Percussion Recital Based Upon A Proposed Stage Band Drum Method, Leslie E. Merrill

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

music educators generally agree that improvements in instructional materials and teaching methods would simplify the process of training the young percussionist who wishes t o play drums in a stage or dance band. There is a need far an organized method of procedure to help teachers and students in this regard.

In this paper it is proposed to examine the necessary equipment and instruments and to analyze the playing techniques fundamental to adequate performance of stage band literature. It is further proposed to show a new method for stage or dance band drum students based on the techniques analyzed.

Graduate Recital, Robert D. Frankovich

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The pursuit of musical excellence is the goal of the professional music educator. The author believes that the intensive study afforded to him by the graduate program was one way in which he could improve his teaching techniques.

In addition to preparing a graduate recital. the author wanted to experience the personal growth and satisfaction of composing music. He felt that the area of composition could offer many insights which would lead to a more complete musical understanding. The graduate program also offered advanced courses in the psychology of teaching and the philosophy of education, which the author hoped would …

Graduate Recital, Juergen Sass

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The purpose of this writing is to:

1. to clarify and give added meaning to the recital which is being presented partially in place of a master's thesis

2. to give expression to those studies which the author feels are most helpful in strengthening him In his teaching.

The paper will consequently consist of four sections; one will deal with the vocal mechanism which should be thoroughly understood by every vocal teacher, whether he may work with young teen-agers or college students. The next two sections will cover the development of vocal pedagogy and the evolution of the art song. …

A Graduate Recital Report, Jean Madsen

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In preparing for the recital many challenges were presented. It was quite revealing to learn how much can be forgotten and how many incorrect habits can be developed in a long period of time without continuous study. Many hours of work and continuous effort have been devoted in an attempt to overcome these seemingly insurmountable problems.

A Graduate Recital Report, W. Mcloyd Ericksen

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

It has been interesting to note the development of the instrumental program in Utah in the past twenty-five years. Instrumentalists are in demand for a great number of organizations which perform in various capacities from the sports spectaculars to symphonic band and orchestras. Furthermore, the personnel of these groups are usually trained as soloists.

Much of this improvement has been due to the efforts of dedicated musicians, teachers who are affiliated with institutions of higher learning. They have marshalled the resources of the colleges and universities to upgrade the level of music education. They have trained people to train others …

Graduate Recital, Carl L. Ashby

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The writer, in preparing for the recital , was concerned mainly with the following objectives:

1. To improve his own ability to perform well with the vocal instrument.

2. To find new avenues of approach to the problem of teaching correct vocal methods in the classroom.

It is the belief of the writer that if one does not continue to study and learn of the many problems that arise in teaching the vocal art , he will not perform well as a teacher of that, or any, art. The writer is sure that if he had not continued his studies …

Graduate Recital, Larry G. Smith

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

As long as the writer has been considering his graduate program, he has felt, because of his own peculiar limitations as a performer, that a recital project would be more beneficial to hie developing musicianship than a research and thesis project.

Strangely enough, the writer had participated quite actively for seventeen years in a most varied succession of musical organizations without having acquired that badge of authority that his successful colleagues wore so proudly: mastery of a particular instrument.

During those years, tho writer had sung soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass in various choral groups, performed upon the piano, …

A Graduate Recital Report, Lynn J. Skinner

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Many needs of the instrumental music teacher are filled by his being able to demonstrate tone quality, phrasing , proper breath support, and technique. One of the needs is the enrichment of the aesthetic portion of the student's education. The student may have great potential but must be guided with the demonstrations listed above to gain a fine musical experience. The teacher then understands the needs of the student and is able to fulfill them by the same type of study that every student must go through to play his instrument well.

A teacher can learn many things during the …

Graduate Recital, Ronald L. Wooden

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The opportunity to select and perform qualified musical literature on a graduate recital offers the individual music teacher a challenge that is commensurate with the duties of his profession. A major responsibility of the music educator is the selection, rehearsal, and performance of the best possible literature that will meet the educational aesthetic needs of his particular performing group. It could be said that one of the most potent factors in preserving and expanding the musical culture of our society is the part played in it by the music educator and his wisdom and choice that he displays with this …

Graduate Recital, Thomas Gordon Nelson

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The prospect of presenting a recital was very exciting to the author for two reasons. First, in spite of the fact that he has been associated with music as a performer and teacher-conductor for twenty years, this writer has participated in only one formal solo recital situation. This was a performance of Morceau Symphonic, to complete requirements of a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brigham Young University, and was prepared with little formal supervision. The second, which is directly related to the first, was the desire of the author to attempt to prove that he had gained at least a …

A Graduate Recital Report, Jeneile Tams

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

It is of utmost importance that the instrumental music teacher be able to demonstrate proper tone quality, breath control , fingering techniques, and phrasing. He must also understand the problems which the student will encounter and have to overcome in the study of the different instruments. One of the most effective methods of learning is through actual performance . The teacher learns many points during preparation for acceptable performance which may be applied to other instruments as well as the specific problems of that instrument. The writer felt that the performance of a woodwind recital would be the most practical …

Basic Problems In Playing The Cornet, Loyal J. West

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

After having spent a number of years in the teaching profession, the writer has become aware of the need for a study dealing with the specific and technical problems in playing the cornet.

The problems of performance on the cornet may readily be divided into three groups: (1) those having to do with the instrument, (2) those having to do with the player, and (3) those having to do with the interpretation of music. The problems of playing the cornet will be dealt with in this paper only as they apply directly to the problems of learning the instrument itself. …

Graduate Recital, Scott Gordon Jessop

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The writer's presentation of the recital was concerned with improving and demonstrating playing technique on the french horn also introducing some original ensemble compositions to both performers and listeners which might be used by music students. It is the belief of the writer that many qualities of good musicianship can be developed more rapidly through solo and small ensemble performance than through larger organizations because literature can be selected which is more suitable for the capabilities and developmental needs of the individual performer. It is hoped that these ensembles will be useful and worthwhile contributions to the demand for ensemble …

Graduate Recital, Arlan Randall Baird

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

When the author commenced his Y~ster ' s program in the summer of 1959, it was decided that a lecture-recital project would be more desirable in his case than the alternative procedure of doing original research and writing a thesis . The writer has never regretted the decision, but it must be confessed he felt more than once that a thesis would have been the easier project. (Naturally, those who have written theses do not usually agree with this statement.) In fulfillment of all expectations, and despite the difficulties encountered, or rather because of them, the performance of the recital …

Graduate Recital, Gareth L. Larsen

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

It has long been the intention of the writer that many of the problems that arise in the performance of instrumental groups are created by the director's insufficient knowledge of fundamental problems encountered in the playing of the instruments utilized in his organization.

Graduate Recital, Darrell R. Lund

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

A major responsibility of the high school band director is to guide young students in solo and ensemble studies. Successful experiences of this type help develop the student's individual playing and listening abilities which contributes to a more effective band program. It was the purpose of this recital to afford the writer and opportunity to gain added insight in the area of solo and ensemble preparation and performance which might be useful in developing more effective teaching methods.

In preparing this recital the writer was concerned with the selection of solos suitable to the needs and competencies of the performer, …

Report Of A Graduate Recital, Earl B. Swenson

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The art of successful teaching has long been studied by young people entering the profession and by educators who desire to improve their teaching.