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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analysis of Darius Milhaud's La Creation Du Monde
- Darius Milhaud was born on September 4, 1892, to a Jewish family in Aix-en-Provence in the South of France. This study provide analysis of Darius Milhaud's work, entitled La Creation Du Monde.
- Analysis of Selected Trombone Methods Developed at the Paris Conservatory of Music
- This study described various Trombone methods and specifically analysed the eight methods developed at the Paris Conservatory of Music, which considered to be an outstanding methods for most of the good trombone literature of today.
- The Chorale Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit and its Use in Bach's Clavierubung, Part III
- This study closely explores the Chorale Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit and its Use in Bach's Clavierubung. The effect is one of gentilness and intimacy that conceal a wealth of inner emotion.
- The Four Chopin Ballades: A Guide to Performance and Interpretation
- This paper discusses the origin of literary and musical ballads and focuses on analysis and interpretation of the four Chopin ballades. Jill Beth Street also discusses how to perform these ballades based off of this interpretation.
- The Four Dominating Elements in the Piano Literature of Sergei Prokofieff
- This paper analyzes the piano compositions of Sergei Prokofieff and identifies four elements evident in the literature: classicism, innovation, toccata, and lyricism. Elisabeth Euwer Roberts traces the history of his works and the evidence of these elements in them.
- 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.
- A Comparison of Editions of Carl Maria von Weber’s Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, for Clarinet and Piano, With the Composer’s Autograph Score
- This paper compares various editions of Carl Maria Von Weber's Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, with the composer's original autograph score. Catherine E. Wood discusses how well these editions retained the composer's intentions, and which edition is the most accurate.
- Pianistic Problems in the Fifth Sonata of Scriabin
- This paper discusses the pianist problems in the fifth sonata created by Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin and provides historical background to the works of the composer before analyzing his work.
- 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.
- A Style Comparison of the Piano and Organ Versions of Liszt’s Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
- This paper analyzes the piano and organ versions of the Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H composed by Franz Liszt and provides a style comparison of the two. Jerry Glynn Smith also provides context for Liszt's work with the organ.
- A Stylistic Evaluation of Aaron Copland’s Piano Variations
- This paper evaluates the style of American composer Aaron Copland's Piano Variations. Philip Carey Jones discusses its position as a unique piece in twentieth-century piano literature and compares his work to that of other composers.
- A Survey of New Extensions of Clarinet Technique as They Appear in Four Published Works
- This paper explores the new extensions of clarinet technique in four published works, discussing the percussive effects, melodic effects, and multiple sounds that can be produced through these extensions. David R. Widder also explores the history of innovational solo clarinet works.
- An Analysis of Jaques Ibert’s Concertino Da Camera for Alto Saxophone and Eleven Instruments
- This paper provides historical background for the creation of Jacques Ibert's Concertino da camera for alto saxophone and eleven instruments and analyzes its three movements. As one of the first works written for the saxophone, James Garland Riggs explains the importance of the piece.
- 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.
- 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.
- Some Aspects of Unity in Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op. 81A
- This paper highlights aspects of unity in Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata Op. 81A. Jannis M. Peterson provides historical background to the work, identifies the problem of unity, and analyzes the piece.
- Ultra-Rationality and Anti-rationality as Pre-compositional Techniques of the Twentieth Century
- Thesis analyzes the concepts of ultra-rationality and anti-rationality as pre-compositional techniques and then compares and contrasts the two. John W. Petersen discusses the development and use of the two techniques and their impact on the history of music.
- An Analysis of Method Books for the Bass Trombone
- This paper provides a survey and analysis of eight method books for the bass trombone. Robert G. Hurst describes each of these titles with detail and explores the methods discussed in the texts, as well as the history and construction of the bass trombone.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 "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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.