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An identification of a sacred repertoire for wind band and rationale for its performance in worship contexts by wind bands in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
(2001)
Recommendations for further study included an exploration of the philosophical bases for the incorporation of non-sacred wind band literature into the worship context, a study examining the role of multi-media in correlation ...
Conducting pedagogy: Teaching through musicianship.
(2000)
The purpose of this study is to examine the process of awakening the musician in young conductors, and to present strategies for teaching conducting through musicianship. A conducting curriculum is recommended that utilizes ...
Waking angels, a light unto the darkness, and a crescent still abides :
(2000)
Since the late 1970s, the wind and percussion music of David R. Gillingham has been enthusiastically received and frequently performed. Among the reasons often cited for their popular acceptance into the repertoire is the ...
Asymmetrical rhythms for marimba.
(2003)
The exploration of the potential of the marimba as a solo instrument in recent decades fostered the creation of an unprecedented volume of works written specifically for the instrument. Modern composers constantly challenge ...
A performance history of John Dryden and Henry Purcell's "King Arthur".
(2004)
Primary source documents considered in this study are Dryden's text published in 1691 and reprinted in 1695, and several manuscript scores by Purcell dating from the 1690's and very early 1700's. Additionally, a notated ...
Carlisle Floyd's "Cold Sassy Tree".
(2002)
A transcript of the interview with Carlisle Floyd offering his unique insight into both the opera and his work as a composer appears in Appendix 2 of the study.
Communicating emotion in piano performance: Nuances used in expert and intermediate-level performances.
(2004)
The purpose of this study was to determine how specific basic emotions were communicated in expert and intermediate level piano performances through the use of musical nuances. Two intermediate and two expert pianists ...
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 ...
Technological Innovations Culminating in the American Symphonic Organ, 1880-1920
(2014-05-09)
The middle nineteenth century saw the rise of the Romantic Era and, with it, a change in the prevailing musical aesthetics. Composers expanded musical forms and pioneered new ones with the goal of expressing intense ...
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 ...