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An Analysis of the Hindemith Sonata for Double Bass and Piano, for Performance Purposes

This paper analyzes composer Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Double Bass and Piano and provides conclusions about how to interpret the movements in performance as well as the compositional techniques used by Hindemith to create them.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Jacobson, Harry P.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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A Comparison of the Staging of the Passion Plays of Oberammergau, Germany, and Mount Oberammergau, U.S.A.

The purpose of this study is to compare the staging of the Passion Play of Oberammergau, Germany, with the staging of The Great Passion Play on Mount Oberammergau, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Source material includes literary writings of the century concerning Passion plays, interview with the directors of both productions, and eyewitness accounts of the 1970 producation in Germany and the 1970, 1971 producations in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, U.S.A. Photographs of actors and scenes from both produ… more

Date: December 1971

Creator: Moster, Thomas R.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The German Officer Corps and the Socialists, 1918-1920: A Reappraisal

This work attempts to examine the relationship shared by two ideologically opposed groups during the post-World War I period in Germany. The officer corps is viewed as a relic of the traditional imperial state while the socialists represented the harbinger of the modern, democratic, industrialized state. Although it should seem evident that these two factions of society would be natural enemies, the chaos of World War I pushed these ideological, opposites into the same corner.

Date: May 1973

Creator: Pierce, Walter Rankin

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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J. S. Bach Cantata No. 52: An Analysis for Performance

This paper analyzes Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata No. 52, Falsche Welt, dir trau' ich nicht. Janette Cook Williams presents findings on the evolution of the sacred solo cantata and examines the style of Bach's work.

Date: May 1975

Creator: Williams, Janette Cook

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The Physical Development of the Bassoon

This paper explores the history of the bassoon and its construction. Bob A. Sparks analyzes its evolution over time, from the versions created in France and Germany to the bassoon of the twentieth century.

Date: August 1973

Creator: Sparks, Bob A.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The Rise of the Nazi Party as a Rhetorical Movement, 1919-1933

This interpretative study attempts to ascertain why the Nazi movement gained the support of German voters by examining its persuasive strategies. The growth of the movement was divided into three periods. In each period, the verbal and non-verbal rhetorical strategies were explored. It was found that the movement's success stemmed largely from the display of party unity, the display of power through the Storm Troopers' use of violent street rhetoric, and the spread of Nazi ideals through speech… more

Date: December 1975

Creator: Crosby, Debra

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Some Acoustical Considerations in the Design of the Contemporary Organ Case

This paper discusses the historical roots, placement, shape, and materials and methods in the construction of the contemporary organ case. James W. Kibbie explores the acoustical considerations of its design and how these are reflected in the finished product.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Kibbie, James W.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Some Influences of French Classical Organ Music Upon the Chorale Partita Auf Meinen Lieben Gott by Georg Böhm

This paper discusses how German composer Georg Böhm was influenced by French classical organ music, and how this style is reflected in Böhm's chorale partita Auf Meinen Lieben Gott.

Date: December 1973

Creator: Schaper, Victor D.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Some Influences of the Organ Reform Movement on the Instruments of Texas

This paper explores the impact of the organ reform movement on the construction of organs in Texas. E. Dean Beasley also explores the possibilities of further reform for the instrument.

Date: December 1972

Creator: Beasley, E. Dean

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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A Study of Seventeen German Protestant Chorales

German Chorales is a great resource of church music in use today. This study investigate the Seventeen German Protestant Chorales. The researcher hoped that the important work of reviving the invaluable source of inspiration and sacred song will continue and grow.

Date: May 1971

Creator: Petrash, David L.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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A Study of the Folk-Song and Poetic Influences in the Piano Music of Brahms

This paper highlight the history of the German folk-song and its influence on the work of composer Johannes Brahms. Barbara Gilbert Williams discusses the rise, fall, and rival of the folk-song as an art form and how it and poetry is incorporated into Brahms's compositions.

Date: August 1979

Creator: Williams, Barbara Gilbert

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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An Analysis of the Hindemith Sonata for Double Bass and Piano, for Performance Purposes

A Comparison of the Staging of the Passion Plays of Oberammergau, Germany, and Mount Oberammergau, U.S.A.

The German Officer Corps and the Socialists, 1918-1920: A Reappraisal

J. S. Bach Cantata No. 52: An Analysis for Performance

The Physical Development of the Bassoon

The Rise of the Nazi Party as a Rhetorical Movement, 1919-1933

Some Acoustical Considerations in the Design of the Contemporary Organ Case

Some Influences of French Classical Organ Music Upon the Chorale Partita Auf Meinen Lieben Gott by Georg Böhm

Some Influences of the Organ Reform Movement on the Instruments of Texas

A Study of Seventeen German Protestant Chorales

A Study of the Folk-Song and Poetic Influences in the Piano Music of Brahms