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- 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.
- The Vocal Music of the Comédies-Ballets of Lully-Molière
- Thesis explores the vocal music of the Comédies-Ballets written by Jean Baptiste Lully and Jean Baptiste Molière. Susan Kaye Schafer provides historical context to the collaboration between Lully and Molière and investigates the content of their work.
- 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.
- 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.
- Postmarathon Affect in First-Time and Experienced Marathon Participants: An Exploratory Investigation
- This paper explores postmarathon depression as experienced by first-time as well as experienced marathoners. Douglas M. Hankes discusses tests given to runners before and after a marathon and explains how the results did not substantiate other findings of anecdotal reports.
- The Effect of a Free-Time Contingency on Arithmetic and Problem Behavior in the Classroom
- This investigation is concerned with demonstrating the effects of an easily managed classroom contingency-management treatment package on increasing arithmetic performance while decreasing disruptive behavior for whole classes of students. The study proposed, among other things, that programs differ in the degree to which each student must depend upon other students for reinforcement
- Igor Stravinsky's Use of the Bassoon in his Compositions from 1908 to 1948
- Igor Stravinsky is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century and a pivotal figure in modernist music. This study analyzed how Stravinsky absorbed the bassoon's solo and ensemble functions which he inherited and later significantly extended the scope of these functions by adapting them to his individual needs. The study concluded that Stravinsky's compositions are and will remain important landmarks in the history of bassoon literature.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.