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William Schuman's wind band setting of "Be Glad Then, America" (1975): Its history, analysis, and orchestration.
(2005)
This document seeks to reconcile Be Glad Then, America to the wind band community for consideration in repertoire, particularly in combination with When Jesus Wept and Chester. It contains errata lists for the score and ...
A survey of string teachers' opinions regarding the teaching of violin/viola shifting.
(2005)
String teachers agreed that shifting is best taught in a private studio setting. Most respondents introduce shifting after 1st position is secure. Other commonalities included 1st position taught before 3 rd position, the ...
A reinvestigation of early Mozart: The three keyboard concertos, K. 107.
(2002)
This study reveals Mozart's developmental process in building the concerto structure through a comparison of J. C. Bach's sonata version and Mozart's concerto version. Through the cultivation of his unique stylistic ...
Using MIDI technology to enhance tuning skills for choral conductors .
(2006)
Chapter Two provides a background on the development of pitch and temperament along with mathematical calculations for different scales. These calculations provide the framework for the tuning software included with the document.
Omnes compleant: A conductor's resource guide to the Office of Compline.
(2006)
Compline is the last of the liturgical celebrations within the daily cycle of the Roman Catholic Divine Office. Intended for observance at the completion of the day, or prior to sleep, Compline is the office immediately ...
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 ...
Morceaux de concours pour trompette et cornet :
(2001)
1Joseph, Jean Baptiste Laurent Arban, Arban's Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet, (New York: Carl Fisher Inc., 1936), 2. 2Susan J. Rekward, The Horn at the Paris Conservatoire and its Morceaux de Concours to 1996, ...
An Arabian Night: A one-act chamber opera.
(2002)
This document consists of a complete musical score of a one-act chamber opera based on an original libretto entitled An Arabian Night. The light story is loosely derived from a supplementary tale to 1001 Arabian Nights. ...
Joan Tower's "Fascinating Ribbons" for band: Genesis and analysis.
(2002)
The commission story was compiled primarily through interviews between the author and Joan Tower, and between the author and Jack Stamp, a pivotal figure in leading the project to fruition. Tower's compositional procedures ...
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, ...