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Triptych For Brass And Percussion, Henry Harmon Dempsey Aug 1966

Triptych For Brass And Percussion, Henry Harmon Dempsey

OBU Graduate Theses

In the repertoire of the modern percussionist, the number of compositions which are worthy of performance is very small. The reason for this lack of repertoire is that the percussion ensemble as a unit itself is a relatively new medium. To bring out the qualities of the percussion section, music must be produced that is specifically intended for the percussion instruments. The author set out to achieve this goal in his composition which is written for brass and percussion instruments.

This composition was influenced by jazz, rhythmically. The composition was influenced harmonically by devices used by contemporary composers. In form, …


A Critical Study Of The Suzuki Approach To Violin Training As Compared To Other Selected String Methods, Nancy C. Umiker Jan 1966

A Critical Study Of The Suzuki Approach To Violin Training As Compared To Other Selected String Methods, Nancy C. Umiker

OBU Graduate Theses

Statement of the problem- The problem of the study was to present all known aspects of the Suzuki method of violin teaching in comparison to four other approved systems, thus contributing to the evaluation of the Suzuki method.


Selected Children's Songs By Master Composers, Carolyn Merz Thorne Jan 1966

Selected Children's Songs By Master Composers, Carolyn Merz Thorne

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study Of The Music Curriculum In Secondary Education, Donald Neibel Jan 1966

A Study Of The Music Curriculum In Secondary Education, Donald Neibel

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Guide To The Production Of Broadway Musicals In High School In A Selected Geographical Area, Donald Hornbeck Boyer Jan 1966

A Guide To The Production Of Broadway Musicals In High School In A Selected Geographical Area, Donald Hornbeck Boyer

OBU Graduate Theses

The performance of Broadway Musicals by high school students as an integral part of their public school music education is a relatively new concept. The apparent absence of any written material directly relating to the concept has created a need for information among directors faced with the task of producing a show ·using high school students.

The purpose of this study was to prepare a guide to the anticipation and solution of these problems endemic to high school student productions of Broadway Musicals. The preparation of a catalog of those agencies that rent the scores, scripts, dialogue books, stage manager's …


The Boy's Changing Voice: A Comparison Of Theories, Richard D. Kruger Jan 1966

The Boy's Changing Voice: A Comparison Of Theories, Richard D. Kruger

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.