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- The Influence of the Preludes from the Well-Tempered Clavier of J. S. Bach on the Preludes and Etudes of Chopin
- Bach and Chopin were both virtuosi on their respective keyboard instruments and were considered as successful performers. This study analyzes the Influence of the Preludes from the Well-Tempered Clavier of J. S. Bach on the Preludes and Etudes of Chopin. They both exploited their keyboard instruments to the fullest. The study concluded that what Bach achieved in his preludes and fugues, Chopin imitated in the spirit of his age.
- A Discussion of Four Cadenzas Written for the Beethoven Fourth Piano Concerto Opus 58
- This paper evaluates the style of four candezas written for the Beethoven Fourth Piano Concerto, Opus 58. Dennis W. Hay introduces the history of the cadenza before focusing on the works by the individual composers: Beethoven, Brahms, Medtner, and Casadesus.
- Sonny Rollins, His Life and His Music
- This paper provides a biographical tribute and analysis of the life and music of tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who is known as one of the greatest jazz musicians. John Gunnar Mossblad explores the man's past, travels, and contributions.
- The Vocal-Piano Relationship in Robert Schumann’s Music
- This paper highlights the relationship between the vocal and piano music created by composer Robert Schumann. Christina Finch provides an analysis of songful and literary allusion in his piano music and pianistic and instrumental allusion in his songs to draw a prominent connection.
- A Structural Analysis of the Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra in E-flat Major, Opus 109, by Alexander Glazunov, With Suggested Performance Application
- This paper provides a historical overview of the creation of the Concerto in E-flat Major for alto saxophone and string orchestra, Op. 109, by Alexander Glazunov, performs a structural and melodic analysis of the piece, and makes suggestions for the application of the findings.
- An Assessment of the Role of James ”Jimmy” Blanton in the Development of Jazz Bass
- This paper evaluates the musical contributions of Jimmy Blanton to the history of jazz bass playing. Rex O. Bozarth investigates the development of the jazz bass throughout the twentieth century, the influences that impacted Blanton's style, and the musical innovations the performer introduced.
- The Evolution of Music for the Flute and Guitar
- This paper provides findings on the history of music for flute and guitar in combination. Karen Futterer explores the background of this combination in the seventeenth century and follows its development into the modern day, including prominent forms, composers, and musical trends.
- The Three Leading Female Roles in Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss
- This paper discusses De Rosenkavalier, an opera written by Richard Strauss through collaboration with Hugo von Hofmannsthal, and its three leading female roles. Martha Hartman Whitmore divulges the historical background behind the work and compares the three soprano roles.
- Les Hotteterre et les Chédeville: Three Biographical Sketches in Translation
- This paper traces the genealogy of the Hotteterre and the Chédeville families through a translation of three works by Jules Carlez, Ernest Thoinan, Nicolas Mauger. Carol Padgham Albrecht annotates these translations with biographical information and highlights the contributions of the instrument makers.
- Compositional Techniques Using the Clarinet in the Swing Period in Big Band Jazz
- This paper discusses the compositional techniques developed for the clarinet during the Swing period of big band jazz. Victor E. Wertz traces the history of big band jazz and highlights some major clarinetists and their performance techniques.
- A Comparison of Technical Solutions With Possible Alternatives in the Performance of Chopin’s Etudes, Op. 10
- This paper explores the development of the practice of etudes and provides technical solutions for Frédéric Chopin's Etudes, Op. 10. David McKamie explores each etude in turn and considers various methods to perform them.
- Six Mélodies Populaires Grecques, by Maurice Ravel
- This paper provides an analysis of Maurice Ravel's song cycle Cinq mélodies populaires grecques and "Tripatos." Pamela D. Hamblin discusses Ravel's musical style of composition and investigates the background and the individuality of the songs.
- Comparison of Bach’s Chaconne in D Minor for Solo Violin and Its Piano Transcription by Ferrucio Busoni (1866-1924)
- This paper provides an analysis of Johann Sebastian Bach's Chaconne in D minor for Solo Violin and its piano transcription by Ferrucio Busoni. Hsiao-Hung Ku highlights the value of transcribing music and compares the original work to its transcription.
- French Mélodie: The Solo Songs of Henri Duparc
- This paper explores the French mélodies written by Henri Duparc and includes a historical background of both Duparc and the mélodie as a type of song. Carol Tagg explores the roots of the mélodie and how influences of the Romantic movement are reflected in Duparc's work.
- Stage Band Intonation Studies
- This study focusses on stage band intonation. The purpose of the unison study, for example, is to develop in the student a sensitivity for pitch placement and also make him conscious of the sounds around him.
- The Use of the Brass Section in Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky
- Thesis examines the life of prolific composer Sergei Prokofiev and his work for the motion picture Alexander Nevsky. Gary Langford analyzes Prokofiev's use of the brass section in his compositions for the film.
- The Clarinet: Its Development and Influence in the Field of Jazz
- This paper identifies the major clarinetists who contributed to the development of jazz and the history of the jazz movement. Gary F. Hallquist traces the history of the clarinet in jazz from the beginnings in New Orleans to the late twentieth century, touching on the major events in the scene during this era.
- Karg-Elert’s Own Clues to the Thirty Caprices for Flute, Opus 107
- This paper discusses and analyzes the music and methodology of Sigfrid Karg-Elert's Thirty Caprices for Flute, Opus 107. Jon Novi examines how Karg-Elert provides clues and instruction in The Logical Development, a paper appended to the Thirty Caprices.
- Eclectic Style, the Essence of Originality in the Music of Francis Poulenc Discussed Through the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, 1949
- This paper analyzes Francis Poulenc's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra written in 1949. Deborah Lee Erftenbeck explores his eclectic style and the manner of its development, determining the originality of its nature and his works.
- Samuel Barber’s Song Cycle, Despite and Still
- This paper discusses the song cycle Despite and Still by Samuel Barber, created with three poems by Robert Graves, one poem by Theodore Roethke, and part of Jame Joyce's novel Ulysses. Phyllis Bush Thomas describes the feeling created by the song cycle and the compositional style of Samuel Barber.
- The Influence of Schoenberg’s Tonal Language on Berg’s Four Pieces for Clarinet, Op. 5
- This paper explores the influence of composer Arnold Schoenberg's tonal language on the work of his pupil, Alban Berg, illustrated in Berg's Four Pieces for Clarinet, Op. 5. Beverly Ann Lavocat introduces the concept of atonality and provides a musical analysis of Berg's piece.
- A Case Study of the Character Carmen
- This paper discusses the portrayal of the character of Carmen in the novel written by Prosper Mérimée and in the opera written by Georges Bizet. Sharon Grahnquist provides historical background to the character and her creation, and offers and interpretation of the intended performance.
- Murger’s Scenes de la Vie de Boheme--Model for Puccini’s La Boheme
- This paper investigates Henri Murger's novel, Scenes de la Vie de Bohème, as a model for the opera composed by Giacomo Puccini La Bohème. Colleen Hughes Mallette discusses the historical background of the works and examines the music and story.
- The Evolution of Violetta Valéry, La Traviata’s Heroine
- Thesis studies the music and content of the opera La Traviata, focuses on the evolution of its heroine, Violetta Valéry. Carolyn Sue Finley traces the history behind the story and its reflection in the music.
- Oboe Virtuosi of Eighteenth-Century England
- This paper explores the development of the hautboy, or early oboe, and highlights the prominent oboe virtuosi of eighteenth-century England. Jennifer Bauer Morgan explains the lives and abilities of the performers and the evolution of the oboe.
- An Analysis of Melodic Development in the Flue Concerto by Carl Nielsen
- This paper analyzes Carl Nielsen's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra. Marilyn Seale Depp identifies the significance of the piece and explores its melodic development, also providing background on Carl Nielsen's philosophy and composition style.
- 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.
- “Orchestral Pianism”
- This paper discusses the concept of "orchestral pianism" as a quality of composition that utilizes the piano's capability of imitating orchestral and vocal sounds. Patrick Widhalm explores the history of the concept, its roots, and the major composers whose writing employed this capability.
- An Analysis for Performance of Les Nuits d’été by Hector Berlioz, Opus 7
- This paper analyzes Hector Berlioz's song cycle Les Nuits d’été, Opus 7, for the purpose of performance. Along with musical analysis, Anna Ruth Stone also provides background about the poet Théophile Gautier and describes the appeal of the Berlioz's song cycle.
- Schumann’s Solo Settings of Poems by Robert Burns
- This paper explores nine German art songs composed by Robert Alexander Schumann, songs that were solo settings of the poems of Robert Burns. Paula Shaneyfelt Spencer provides historical background to this detailed analysis of the songs.
- Alexander Glazounov and His Concerto in E-flat Major for Saxophone and String Orchestra
- This paper analyzes Alexander Glazounov's Concerto in E-Flat major for saxophone and string orchestra and explores the music and style of Alexander Glazounov. Robert E. Austin provides a complete listing of the composer's works as well as biographical details about his life.
- The Cantate Profane of Antonio Vivaldi: An Analysis and Evaluation
- This paper provides an in depth examination of the style and works of Antonio Vivaldi, particular his secular solo cantatas. Stephen J. Town also provides historical background about the development of the solo cantatas as well as the life of the composer Antonio Vivaldi.
- Analysis of the Soprano Arias in the Oratorios of Joseph Haydn
- This paper analyzes the soprano arias in three of Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorios, which are Il Ritorno di Tobia, Die Schöpfung, and Die Jahrezeiten. Deborah Thomas analyzes Haydn's oratorio style and attests that development is reflected in the soprano arias.
- Ravel’s Jeux D’Eau; Masterpiece of Color and Pianism
- This paper discuss Maurice Ravel's Jeux d'eau and its accomplishment as one of the first piano solo compositions to reflect impressionistic techniques. Frederika E. Smith traces the history of Ravel's work and the originality of the Impressionism in his work.
- Development of the Mozart Song
- This paper explores the lesser known songs Wolfgang Mozart composed for voice and keyboard and examines developments in harmony, melody, and style. Timothy G. Seelig traces the history of these songs, their structure and interpretation, and promotes study of the pieces.
- Claude Debussy and the Etude Tradition
- This paper discusses etudes and the history of their composition, focusing on the works of Claude Debussy in particular. Richard E. Roberson examines pieces from Douze Etudes Pour Le Piano, Book One, the difficulty of the etudes, and the problems they present.
- Analysis for Performance of the Song Cycle Songs of Travel, by Ralph Vaughan Williams
- This paper analyzes Ralph Vaughan Williams' Songs of Travel and asserts that the songs are a song cycle rather than just a collection of songs set to to the poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson. Richard Porter Cole performs a musical and poetic analysis of the songs and makes suggestions to aid performers of the piece.
- The Coplas of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- This paper explores the composition and historical background of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's coplas. Molly J. McCoy discusses the composer's background, style, and influences, before examining each copla in turn.
- Brahms-Schumann Variations, Op. 9: A Significant Contribution Among Brahms’s Piano Compositions
- This paper analyzes the Variations on a Theme by Schumann, Op. 9, created by . Pamela S. Lee discusses the influence of Robert and Clara Schumann on Johannes Brahms and his music, evaluating the impact of the piece and its origin.
- The Baritone Title Roles in the Operas of Verdi
- This paper discusses the nature and significance of the baritone title roles in the operas of Giuseppe Verdi. These operas include Nabucco, Macbeth, Rigoletto, Simon Boccanegra, and Falstaff. Jewel William Hobbins explore the evolution of vocal roles and asserts that Verdi highly prized dramatic skill in his performers.
- The Stylistic Predecessors of Maurice Ravel’s Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales
- This paper explores the history and creation of Maurice Ravel's Valses nobles et sentimentales and its predecessors. Walter M. Coldewey explores the waltz and its expression through Maurice Ravel's work, as well as the works that influenced him.
- Elements of Surrealism in La Courte Paille by Francis Poulenc
- This paper explores the influence of French surrealism in the composition of La Courte Paille by Francis Poulenc. Martha Ann Pampell discusses the history of the surrealist movement, Poulenc's style, and provides an analysis of the piece.
- 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.
- The Elements of Early New Orleans Jazz
- This paper discusses the development of jazz that occurred in the Storyville district of New Orleans. Bernard Norman Rose explores the history of the area and the influences that resulted in a synthesis of music.
- Four Chamber Arias of Vincenzo Bellini
- This paper explores the musical significance, history, and development of Vincenzo Bellini's four chamber arias. Nancy W. Barfield discusses the life of composer Vincenzo Bellini, his musical style, and the style of the arias themselves.
- The "Dante" Sonata: The Diabolical Liszt
- This paper describes the creation and impact of Franz Liszt's "Dante" Sonata. Bill Blaine gives historical context and elaborates on the literary and philosophical influences evident in the piece before providing an examination of the music.
- Unusual Double-Reed Bass Instruments: A Historical Survey
- Thesis provides a historical survey of unusual double-reed bass instruments. Carol E. North provides a historical overview before separating the instruments into those with a cylindrical bore and those with a conical bore and describing each in turn.
- Beethoven: The "Eroica" Variations, Opus 35
- This paper discusses and analyzes Ludwig van Beethoven's "Eroica" Variations, Opus 35. Cynthia Hukill explores the significance of the "Eroica" as a ground-breaking expansion of the variation form.
- The Influence of the Commedia Dell’ Arte on Opera Buffa
- This paper explores the connection between the Commedia dell'arte and the opera buffa genre and asserts that performers should be aware of this connection. John Arden Hopkin explores the history of the Commedia dell'arte and the rise of opera buffa.
- The Liederkreis, Op. 39, by Robert Alexander Schumann
- This paper analyzes the music of the Liederkreis, Op. 39 to provide insight into the nature and style of the piece. Robert Farias Austin, Jr. explores the history of the German Lied and the life of the composer, Robert Alexander Schumann.