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The Development of a Strategic Planning Model Applicable to Music Programs in Institutions of Higher Education

Description: The purpose of this project was to develop and recommend a strategic planning model that can be used by music executives in their management of music programs in institutions of higher education. Specifically, the study sought to (1) determine the aspects which influence the planning process, that are unique to the administration of a music program in institutions of higher education, and (2) develop a model that incorporates the major concepts of strategic planning and that can be applied to t… more
Date: August 1980
Creator: McMinn, Don J. (Don John)
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Organization and Development of the High School Stage Band

Description: Pamphlet announcing the creation of a course titled "The Organization and Development of the High School Stage Band" at North Texas State College. The pamphlet includes possible subject matter relating to the course, such as arrangement, musical performance, and the possible use of this course to make a football band.
Date: unknown
Creator: North Texas State College
Partner: UNT Music Library
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American Indian Music in Elementary School Music Programs of Oklahoma : Repertoire, Authenticity and Instruction

Description: The purpose of this study was to determine the instructional methods of Oklahoma's elementary school music educators with respect to the inclusion of an authentic repertoire of American Indian music in the curriculum. The research was conducted through two methods. First, an analysis and review of adopted textbook series and pertinent supplemental resources on American Indian music was made. Second, a survey of K-6 grade elementary music specialists in Oklahoma during the 1997-1998 school year … more
Date: December 1998
Creator: Damm, Robert J., 1964-
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Brochure for the UNT College of Music]

Description: Brochure advertising the University of North Texas (UNT) College of Music for prospective students, describing the program and highlighting the faculty and artists, facilities, degree programs and performance opportunities, alumni, and other information about UNT and the College of Music.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. Division of University Relations, Communications and Marketing.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[News Clip: Violins]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 13, 1982, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Herman Clark presenting a medal to Art Davis]

Description: Photograph of Art Davis and Herman Clark posing with a medal. The men are turned towards one another and smiling. Clark has his eyes closed and is holding the open box with the medal in it in his right hand. Both of the men are wearing suits and they are standing in front of a wall that has framed pictures of WBAP hosts on it.
Date: February 29, 1960
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Herman Clark and Art Davis with award]

Description: Photograph of Herman Clark and Art Davis posing with an award. The two men are turned towards each other and are smiling. Clark is holding a medal that is in a box with an open, hinged lid in his right hand and is holding the certificate for the award below this in his left hand. The certificate for the award reads "TV Radio Mirror is honored to (illegible) WBAP Fort Worth, Texas for Best Radio Music Programming Southern States" and has the TV Radio Mirror seal at the bottom of the page. The me… more
Date: February 29, 1960
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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An Evaluation of the Music Programs in the Seventh-Day Adventist Academies in the United States

Description: The purpose of this study was to survey and evaluate the music programs in Seventh-day Adventist academies in the United States during the 19 75-76 school year. Data were collected by means of a survey form sent to all principals and music teachers in the eighty schools and a music achievement test administered to graduating seniors in twenty-eight randomly selected academies. Although most departments judged the music facilities to be adequate, library materials such as scores, filmstrips, and… more
Date: May 1977
Creator: Thurber, Don W.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Comparative Study of Elementary and Junior High School Music Programs in the State of Texas in 1949-1950

Description: The purpose of this study is to present a comparison between recommendations made by authorities in the field of music education regarding the music curriculum in the elementary and junior high schools and the music curricula currently in existence, based on the tabulated results of a questionnaire sent to various school systems in Texas.
Date: 1950
Creator: Meyers, Carl Dean
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Attitudes of Public School Administrators Toward the Instrumental Music Program

Description: The purpose of the present study is three-fold in its nature: (1). To determine, by means of interviews and questionnaires, the attitudes of school administrators toward the various aspects of the instrumental music program; (2). To interpret these attitudes in the light of modern music education; (3). To make recommendations for the improvement of the instrumental music program with respect to the findings of the study.
Date: August 1942
Creator: Lawhon, Hardin N. (Hardin Norris)
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Musical Setting of Eight Choruses for Typical Music Classes of Grades Four to Six

Description: These eight were selected as typical lyrics to meet the diverse interests of students in the intermediate grades and to aid the teachers of those students in transmitting desired precepts and ideals. The poems are short and varied in verse form. The subject matter ranges from pirates and fairies to one's own conscience and Christmas; the moods, from whimsicality and nonsense to patriotism and reverence. The marked poetic devices influencing the choice of these particular lyrics are their rhythm… more
Date: September 1942
Creator: Hamilton, Mary Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[News Script: Rehabilitation Farm Party]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Christmas celebration in rehabilitation farm. Many people gathered to make it successful. The place was decorated with music programs also, gifts were given. People enjoyed themselves on that days.
Date: December 9, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Urban Street Television broadcast recording for various musicians]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a Urban Street Television program featuring black blues and jazz performers. The footage shows performances, interviews, cooking demos and text based animations serving as transitions between clips.
Date: January 2001
Duration: 8 minutes 43 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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