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A survey of the importance of functional piano skills as reported by band, choral, orchestra, and general music teachers.
(2000)
The purpose of this study was to determine which functional piano skills public school teachers consider to be of greatest value for their band, choral, orchestra, and general music jobs. The research sought information ...
Adolescent males' motivations to enroll or not enroll in choir.
(2007)
Abstract not available.
Jean Ritchie's "Field Trip---Scotland": An examination of unpublished field recordings collected in Scotland, 1952--1953.
(2000)
The study also provides a chronology of Ritchie's fieldwork, reconstructed through letters, diaries and personal interviews with her and others. Appendices include brief rhythmic, melodic and formal analyses of the songs, ...
Secondary instrumental music teachers' evaluation of essential knowledge and skills for successful teaching.
(2007)
A pilot study of instrumental music teachers in Texas (N = 60) was completed, and revisions to the questionnaire and variables used in the main study were made. The final portion of the study asked band and orchestra ...
Profiles of career-aged keyboard students: Attitudes, preferences, and demographics.
(2006)
This study sought to determine profiles for career-aged adult keyboard students (30-55 years) based on motivation. Perspectives concerning student attitudes and opinions regarding teacher qualities and traits, preferred ...
The acoustic interaction of voices in ensemble: An inquiry into the phenomenon of voice matching and the perception of unaltered vocal process.
(2002)
For Group 2, acoustic placement alone provided the best alliance of acoustic analysis and auditor/singer preference, at a rate of 50% each for close and lateral spacing. Attention to acoustic placement alone was shown to ...
Marienne Uszler's contributions to piano pedagogy.
(2003)
Uszler's work as editor and author for national journals and magazines, including The Piano Quarterly, American Music Teacher, and Piano & Keyboard, is highlighted. Her journal articles are organized and studied by topic, ...
Career satisfaction and resilience among Oklahoma band directors.
(2006)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic, professional, social, and personal influences related to career satisfaction and teacher resilience among instrumental music educators, as determined by responses ...
The effects of computer-assisted keyboard technology and MIDI accompaniments on group piano students' performance accuracy and attitudes.
(2007)
Recommendations from the results include using CAI such as the Guide Mode to help group piano students improve in pitch accuracy during the early stages of learning new repertoire. After students feel comfortable with the ...
Dr. Gary Garner, Director of Bands at West Texas A&M University, 1963--2002: His career and teachings.
(2006)
The purpose of this study was to provide insight into the career and teachings of Dr. Gary Garner who served as the Director of Bands at West Texas A&M University from 1963 to 2002. His legacy as a director began after he ...