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A Pedagogical Approach to Leo Cornelius Nestor's Magnificat
(2015)
The purpose of this document is to identify the most efficient way to benefit choir directors in the preparation of a performance of Leo Cornelius Nestor’s Magnificat. The document is organized in six chapters as follows: ...
A HISTORY OF THE LONGVIEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF LONGVIEW, TEXAS FROM 1968-2011
(2012)
The Longview Symphony Orchestra is a regional professional orchestra based in Longview, Texas. The orchestra was founded in 1968 under the direction of James Snowden, a local band director who led the charge to develop a ...
The Contributions of Jane Smisor Bastien to Piano Teaching
(2011)
The impact of Jane Smisor Bastien (b. 1936) on the field of piano teaching is investigated in this document, both in terms of her teaching materials and with respect to her effectiveness as an independent teacher. Bastien ...
An Application of the Principles of Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurology to the Balancing and Playing of the Flute
(2010)
Flutists encounter significant physical problems in the course of their everyday playing of the instrument and frequently are not given the detailed and accurate scientific teaching and training that would prevent the ...
Performance, Analysis, and Interpretation in the Solo Double Bass Works of Johanna Magdalena Beyer and Vivian Fine
(2015-05-08)
Though musical works worthy of study and performance, Johanna Magdalena Beyer’s 1936 Movement for Double Bass and Piano and Vivian Fine’s 1964 Melos for solo double bass have been neglected by both performers and scholars. ...
ISSUES IN LATE CLASSICAL VIOLIN CONCERTO LITERATURE: HISTORICALLY INFORMED CADENZAS, THE CONCERTO IN E-FLAT, K. 268 ATTRIBUTED TO MOZART, AND BEETHOVEN’S UNFINISHED CONCERTO MOVEMENT IN C, WOO5
(2019-05-10)
Teaching the stylistic aspects of Classical era violin literature in a systematic way is a relatively recent endeavor in drastic need for readily accessible material. One of the goals of this document is to propose applicable ...
The Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra: An Historical Perspective of the Organization
(2011)
The Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra is a renowned professional wind band founded in 1960 under the aegis of the Buddhist organization Rissho Kosei-kai. Originally named the Tokyo Symphonic Band, the group was renamed in 1973 ...
Symphony No. 2, Op. 24, By Robert F. Kurka (1921-1957): A Band Transcription
(2019-05-10)
The need for this project stems from the lack of published compositions and biographical material on Robert Kurka. Given his short life it is no surprise that a lack of information exists; however, based on numerous awards ...
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 ...
Jacques Delécluse's Twelve Studies for the Drum: A Study Guide and Performance Analysis
(2015)
This document is a study guide to aid the teacher and student in performing Jacques Delécluse’s Twelve Studies for the Drum. It is intended to foster an understanding of the etudes from not only a technical but also a ...