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[Letter to László Moholy-Nagy]

Description: A letter from Carl B. Compton to László Moholy-Nagy regarding his opinions on Compton's proposal of an exhibition demonstrating the results of teaching practices.
Date: June 23, 1944
Creator: Compton, Carl Benton
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter to Pedro de Lemos]

Description: A letter to Pedro de Lemos from Carl B. Compton regarding his opinions on Compton's proposal of an exhibition demonstrating the results of teaching practices.
Date: June 23, 1944
Creator: Compton, Carl Benton
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story by news reporter Lee Elsesser about the opening day of the 17th annual convention and exposition of the National Science Teachers Association in Dallas, Texas. Harvard University professors, Dr. James Rutherford and Fletcher Watson, discuss their multi-media approach to physics education.
Date: March 21, 1969
Duration: 2 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story by news reporter Lee Elsesser about the opening day of the 17th annual convention and exposition of the National Science Teachers Association in Dallas, Texas. Harvard University professors, Dr. James Rutherford and Fletcher Watson, discuss their multi-media approach to physics education.
Date: March 21, 1969
Duration: 1 minute 37 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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JAC Audio Interview: J. Hillis Miller

Description: JAC interview of J. Hillis Miller discussing critical theory and cultural studies in relation to writing, philosophy, and rhetoric.
Date: 1994
Duration: 2 hours 1 minute 07 seconds
Creator: Olson, Gary A. & Miller, J. Hillis (Joseph Hillis), 1928-
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[News Clip: Helping kids]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: December 28, 2000, 4:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Die Neue Lehre: Developing an Online Course in Schenkerian Analysis

Description: With the proliferation of Schenkerian theory in the US, Great Britain, and mainland Europe in the past quarter century, the pedagogy of Schenkerian analysis has become an important issue. Schenker himself was suspicious of textbooks with their tendency for artificial codification and over-simplification; rather, he recognized that his “New Teaching” (“Die neue Lehre”) – as he called it – required a different, more “organic” pedagogical approach that was both personal and yet accessible to a wid… more
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Date: August 2001
Creator: Sadoff, Jennifer
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Philosophical Implications on Trombone Performance and Pedagogy in Andre Lafosse's Curriculum at the Paris Conservatory

Description: During his tenure as the professor of trombone at the Paris Conservatory, Andre Lafosse wrote the Traite de Pedagogie du Trombone a Coulisse addressing trombone pedagogy that was to be studied in conjunction with his method and etude books, Methode Complete de Trombone and Vade Mecum du Tromboniste. The pedagogic philosophy reflects Lafosse's own experiences as an orchestral musician in France in the early 20th century. Lafosse designed and used his treatise to prepare students to be effect… more
Date: May 2005
Creator: English, Bryan
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Blurring the Lines Between Instructor-Led and Online Learning: an Evaluation of an Online Composition Curriculum on the Bleeding Edge

Description: The contemporary classroom currently faces an evolving world of computer based training, online courses, instructor-led learning and several blended approaches in-between. With the increased presence of computers and communication in every facet of students' lives, students have changed to adapt to the continuous presence of technology in their daily lives. These recent rapid developments have changed the relationship between technology and communication. Indeed, communication and technology ha… more
Date: August 2007
Creator: Deranger, Brant
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A pedagogical study and practice guide for significant original euphonium solo compositions for the undergraduate level student.

Description: Euphonium concertos and similar masterworks for euphonium have been recorded, written about, analyzed, and discussed at length numerous times in recent years. Unfortunately, the most frequently studied and performed euphonium solos have been almost completely ignored in this regard. These works are useful for performance by the undergraduate-level euphonium player. Solos in this category are played by strong high school players and undergraduate euphonium students all over the world. These … more
Date: August 2007
Creator: Meixner, Brian Daniel
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Scientific Characterization of Trumpet Mouthpiece Forces in the Context of Pedagogical Brass Literature

Description: Embouchure dysfunctions, including those from acute injury to the obicularis oris muscle, represent potential and serious occupational health problems for trumpeters. Forces generated between the mouthpiece and lips, generally a result of how a trumpeter plays, are believed to be the origin for such problems. In response to insights gained from new technologies that are currently being used to measure mouthpiece forces, belief systems and teaching methodologies may need to change in order to re… more
Date: December 2007
Creator: Ford, James
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Orchestral Etudes: Repertoire-Specific Exercises for Double Bass

Description: In this project, frequently required double bass orchestral audition excerpts as well as their individual technical difficulties are identified. A survey of professional double bass players and teachers currently and formerly employed by major orchestras, universities, and conservatories have participated to validate the importance of four of the most frequently required orchestral excerpts: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Mvt. 4, and Symphony No. 5, Mvt. 3; Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenle… more
Date: August 2011
Creator: Unzicker, Jack Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Natural Learning Process and Its Implications for Trombone Pedagogy

Description: This thesis considers the natural learning process as defined by Timothy Gallwey and Daniel Kohut. This learning theory is examined and applied to trombone pedagogy while also considering physiological attributes to trombone performance. a brief synopsis of the history and lineage of the trombone is considered in order to understand the current setting of the trombone medium.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Reider, Shane Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries
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