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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Comprehensive Method for Clarinet Latin American Music Heritage Case Study – Venezuela , Carmen Teresa Borregales

Contemporary Vocal Pedagogy in the Choral Ensemble Rehearsal: A Guide for Secondary Educators , Luke Lee Browder

A Pedagogical and Analytical Study of the Carnatic Saxophone Performance Tradition of Kadri Gopalnath , Caleb James Carpenter

Symphony No. V: Elements (Julie Giroux, 2018); An Overview Of Programmatic Elements and Performance Devices , Zackery Augustus Deininger

A Conductor’s Guide to Lucrecia Roces Kasilag’s Misang Pilipino (1965) , Denise Ysabel Ellis

The Theory of Intonation: Boris Asafiev and the Russian Piano School Tradition , Polina Golubkova

A Comparative Analysis of Samuel Barber’s Third Essay for Orchestra, Op. 47 , David Abrams Gordon

Injury Prevention Exercise Guidelines for Flutists , Ziqing Guan

Luis Abraham Delgadillo: A Rediscovery of His Piano Music , Fanarelia Auxiliadora Guerrero López

A Holistic Approach for Neurodivergent Learners In the High School Choral Classroom , Peter Allen Haley

Creative Insights on the Commissioning, Analysis, and Performance of Four New Works for Saxophone , Andrew Joseph Hutchens

An Analysis of Selected Vocal Works by George Walker , Ginger Sharnell Jones-Robinson

Bohuslav Martinů’s Eight Preludes For Piano H. 181: Style Analysis and Pedagogical Approaches In Piano Performance , Jinkyung Kim

An Investigative Analysis of Fernando Sor’s Introduction and Variations on “O Cara Armonia” From Mozart’s The Magic Flute , Luke James Nolan

The Film Score Music of John Williams: A Guide to Selected Works for the Principal Percussionist , Andrew Charles Crozier Patzig

Appalachian Dreams: Traditional Folk Songs in Concert Literature for Classical Guitar , Jackson Douglas Roberson

“Everything Old Is New Again”: The Rise of Interpolation in Popular Music , Grayson M. Saylor

How Do They Do It: A Narrative of Disabled Public School Instrumental Ensemble Conductors and Their Positive Working Relationships With Their Administrators , Lia Alexandria Patterson Snead

The Impact Of Incorporating Self-myofascial Release Into Voice Lessons: A Six-week Study , Benjamin Stogner

The Post-Tonal Evolution of David Diamond: A Theoretic-Analytical Perspective , William John Ton

Fourth-Grade and Fifth-Grade Cover-Band Classes: An Action-Research Project Inspired By Popular Music Education and Music Learning Theory , Julia Turner

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Social Music Interactions and Vocal Music Improvisations in a Serve and Return Music Community , Kathleen Kaye Arrasmith

Comfort Food for the Ears: Exploring Nostalgic Trends in Popular Music of the Twenty-First Century , April K. Balay

A Performance Guide to “Four Piano Pieces, Opus 1” By Evgeny Kissin , Andrew Choi

Timeless Light: A Singer’s Compendium of Art Songs for Tenor By Black Composers , Johnnie J. Felder

Negotiating Nationalism: Camille Saint-Saëns, Neoclassicism, and the Early Music Renaissance in France , Joshua Arin Harton

An Analysis of the Compositional Technique and Structures Of Nikolai Kapustin’s Piano Sonata No. 6, Opus 62 , Hyun Jung Im

Adapting North American Fiddle Bow Technique to the Double Bass , Spencer Jensen

Approaches to Teaching Music Counting to Piano Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Sunghun Kim

Redefining Ornamentation as Formal Functions in 21 st -Century Popular Music , Matthew Kolar

Lost in Translation: The Largely Unknown Life and Contributions of Johann Joachim Quantz , Kayla Ann Low

Broadway Quodlibets as Hybrid Music , Spencer Ann Martin

Redistributing Cultural Capital: Graduate Programs In Wind Conducting at Historically Black Universities; Toward an Alternate Future , Jamaal William Nicholas

Analysis of Selected Pieces Influenced by Taiwanese Aboriginal Music for Solo Violin and String Quartet , Isabel Hsin-Yi Ong

Margaret Rowell: Pedagogical Approach and Teaching Style , Robert-Christian Sanchez

A Performance Guide to Hyo-Geun Kim’s Art Pop for Korean Art Songs , Taeyoung Seon

Examining Sixth-Grade Students’ Music Agency Through Rhythm Composition , Robert Zagaroli Spearman

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Pedagogical Solo Piano Nocturnes: A Progressive Leveling With Annotations on Stylistic, Technical, and Musical Challenges and Benefits , Michaela Anne Boros

Disparities in Programming African American Solo Vocal Music On College Campuses Across the United States , Ramelle Brooks

Quantitative Data Collection on the Fundamental Components Of Saxophone Tone Production , Matthew Troy Castner

Music as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapy: An Exploratory Literature Review , Amy Arlene Clary

The Music Festival: A Case Study on the Establishment, Development, and Long-Term Success of an Instrumental Music Education Event From a Logistical Perspective , Dakota Corbliss

An Orchestral Conductor’s Guide to the James/Daehler Edition Of The Hinrichs and Winkler Compilation Score to the 1925 Silent Film The Phantom of the Opera , Hayden Richard Denesha

An Annotated Bibliography of Flute Repertoire by Iranian Female Composers , Roya Farzaneh

Composers and Publishers of Parlor Songs and Spirituals from Civil War Richmond: 1861 – 1867 , Michael Gray

A Comparison of Approaches to Pianoforte Technique in the Treatises of Lhevinne, Leimer, and Neuhaus , Louis S. Hehman

The History and Influence of Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass , Eric Tyler Henson

A Stylistic Analysis of Edvard Grieg’s Slåtter , Norwegian Peasant Dances, Op. 72 , Zhiyuan He

Transcribing Baroque Lute to Marimba: Viability, Techniques, and Pedagogical Possibilities , Cory James High

One Elementary General Music Teacher’s Uses of and Experiences With Gordon’s Music Learning Theory: A Case Study , Allison Elizabeth Johnson

Cancion Y Danza, Fetes Lointaines, Paisajes By Federico Mompou: A Stylistic Analysis , Qiaoni Liu

The Apprenticeship Structure and the Applied Pedagogical Methods Of the Holy Roman Empire Imperial Trumpeters’ Guild During The 17 th and 18 th Centuries , Noa Miller

Survey of Four North American and Malaysian Theory Methods for Young Pianists , Wen Bin Ong

A Conductor’s Guide to J. N. Hummel’s Forgotten Oratorio: Der Durchzug Durchs Rote Meer , Rebecca J. Ostermann

A Practical Approach for the Applied Voice Instructor Utilizing Limited Piano Skills in the Studio Setting , Lee Whittington Ousley

Adele Aus Der Ohe: Pioneering Through Recital Programming At Carnegie Hall, 1895 , Grace Shepard

Ten Years of Japanese Piano Pedagogy (2009-2018) Through a Survey of Educational Resources , Natsumi Takai

A Comparative Analysis of Selected Works by Chen Qigang: Wu Xing, L’éLoignement, and Luan Tan , Isaac Ormaza Vera

A Pedagogical Analysis of Henglu Yao’s Microkosmos From Chinese Nationalities , Yanting Wang

A Stylistic and Pedagogical Analysis of Select Classical Pieces In Alicia’s Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan , Karen Kai Yuan Yong

Co-Constructive Music Improvisers: An Ethnographic Case Study , Emma Elizabeth Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Performance History of Mahler’s Das Lied Von Der Erde Focusing on Bruno Walter and Leonard Bernstein , Nisan Ak

The Mathematics of Rubato: Analyzing Expressivetiming in Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Performances of Hisown Music , Meilun An

Electronic Learning: An Educator’s Guide to Navigating Online Learning in a Collegiate Horn Studio , Michelle Beck

The Clarinet Music of Dr. Austin Jaquith: A Performance Guide , Zachary Aaron Bond

Young Children’s Behaviors During Favorite-Music Repertoire And Other-Music Repertoire , Vanessa Caswell

Five Pieces for Piano by Isang Yun and Piano Etude No.1 by Unsuk Chin: An Analysis , Inhye Cho

Natural Reed Enhancement: Establishing the First Universal Reed Break-In Process Through Hydro-Stabilization , Steven Isaac Christ

Performance Edition of Franz Simandl’s 30 Etudes for the String Bass With Critical Commentary , Austin Gaboriau

A Legacy Preserved: A Comparison of the Careers and Recordings of Stanley Drucker and Karl Leister , Peter M. Geldrich

An Index of Choral Music Performed During the National Conventions of the American Choral Directors Association (1991-2019) , Jonathan Randall Hall

A Stylistic Analysis of Reinhold Glière’s 25 Preludes for Piano, Op. 30 , Sunjoo Lee

The Singing Voice Specialist: An Essential Bridge Between Two Worlds , Rebecca Holbrook Loar

A Pedagogical Analysis of DvořáK’s Poetic Tone Pictures, Op. 85 , Nathan MacAvoy

Focal Dystonia Causes and Treatments: A Guide for Pianists , Juan Nicolás Morales Espitia

Cultivating Socially Just Concert Programming Perspectives through Preservice Music Teachers' Band Experiences: A Multiple Case Study , Christian Matthew Noon

The Clarinet Repertoire of Puerto Rico: An Annotated Bibliography of Compositions Written for the Clarinet During the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries , María Ivelisse Ortiz-Laboy

A Stylistic Analysis of Alexander Tcherepnin's Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 78, With an Emphasis on Eurasian Influences , Qin Ouyang

Time’s Up: How Opera Is Facing Its Own Me Too Reckoning , Craig Price

A Trumpet Player’s Performance Guide of Three Selected Works for Trumpet, Cello, and Piano , Justin Wayne Robinson

The Early Piano Music of Richard Wagner , Annie Rose Tindall-Gibson

A Conductor’s Guide to the Da Vinci Requiem by Cecilia McDowall , Jantsen Blake Touchstone

Composition of Musical and Visual Devices to Create Moments of Resolution in Marching Arts Production Design , Ryan John Williams

Romanticism in Nineteenth-Century Russian Nationalistic Music: Case Studies of Glinka’s Ruslan and Lyudmila and Cui’s Mystic Chorus , Jeffrey Crayton Yelverton Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Communicative Language in the Compositional Output of Kirke Mechem , Kirstina Rasmussen Collins

Vladimir Pleshakov: A Historiography And Analysis of his Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom , Andrew Cameron Pittman

An Analysis of the Compositional Technique and Structures of Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 22 “Nordic” , Eunseok Seo

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Serial Techniques in Works for Unaccompanied Trumpet , William Anonie

Examining Professional Music Teacher Identity: A Mixed Methods Approach with Stringed Instrument Teachers , Elizabeth A. Reed

Guided Music Play Between 2-Year-Old Children and a Music Play Facilitator: A Case Study , Kathleen Kaye Arrasmith

Parents’ Observations Of Their Young Children’s Music Behaviors During Music Classes After Completing The Children’s Music Behavior Inventory , Julia Beck

A Theoretical and Stylistic Analysis of Paul Ben-Haim’s Five Pieces for Piano, Op. 34 and Piano Sonata, Op. 49 , Rachel Bletstein

The Influence Of Mindful Movement On Elementary Students’ Music Listening Enjoyment And Comprehension , Jean Louise Boiteau

Delphine Ugalde: Defying Gender Norms Both On And Off The Stage In 19th Century Paris , Michael T. Brown

A Guide for Playing the Viola Without a Shoulder Rest , Chin Wei Chang

Tertian Relationships In Three Choral Selections By Dan Forrest: A Conductor’s Analysis , Lindsey Cope

Translucent Voices: Creating Sound Pedagogy And Safe Spaces For Transgender Singers In The Choral Rehearsal , Gerald Dorsey Gurss

Seventeen Waltzes For Piano By Leo Ornstein: A Stylistic Analysis , Jared Jones

The Kingma System Flute: Redesigning The Nineteenth-Century Flute For The Twenty-First Century , Diane Elise Kessel

The Effects Of Learning By Rote With La-Based Minor Solmization On Memory Retention For Pre-College Piano Students , Duong Khuc

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Selected Piano Etudes from the Mid-20th to 21st Centuries: A Catalogue , Min Ji Baek

When the Right Man Rings Them? , Alan Wayne Cline

Developing the 21st Century Piano Studio , Brianna Mae Eddy

Through the Keyhole , Anna Higgins

Uncovering the Emotional Line: An Analysis of Three David Maslanka Wind Ensemble Works Using Formal Emotive Intensity Analysis , Michael John Kahle

Choir Teacher Agency and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy , Kaitlyn Schramm

Global Experiences: How Locality and Space Shape Pedagogical Practices and Experiences between Western Institutions and Ghanaian Musical Centers , Andrew Patrick Simonette

The Perceived Effects of Peer-Assisted Learning in a Collegiate Instrumental Pedagogy Classroom , Hannah Wagoner

Selected Chinese Art Songs from the 20th and 21st Centuries , Xinxin Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

A Case Study Analysis of the Experiences and Perceived Learning Outcomes of Former Non-Music Majors in Applied Horn Lessons , Jordan Bennett

Unconventional Wisdom in Resonating Echoes of the Past: A Memoir on the Life and Music of royal hartigan , Joseph Elias Boulos

Composers at War: A Study of Composers Who Fought in World War I and World War II , Jason T. Hoffmann

Adventures in Flute Playing: A Literature Survey and Anticipated Beginning Flute Method , Sammy Holloman

American Art Songs in the 21st Century: A Catalogue of Selected Works , Islei Mariano Correa Hammer

Pedagogical Piano Works by Four Contemporary Composers: Emma Lou Diemer, Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee, Karen Tanaka and Chee-Hwa Tan , Manuel Alejandro Molina Flores

A Selective Guide to Solo Bass Trombone Repertoire from 1961 to Present , Andrew Amadeus Ortega

Analysis and Performance of Osvaldo Golijov’s Hebreische Milonga , Gerardo Sanchez Pastrana

Challenges and Solutions for Native Mandarin-Chinese Speakers in Singing German Lieder , Fei Xia

Developing Collaborative Skills in Piano Students , Linxi Yang

A Guide to Chinese Art Songs from 1970 to 2010 , Tingyu Yan

A Study of Six Selected Piano Variations by Czerny , Hao Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Investigating the Marketing Language among Online Retailers of Violin Strings to Determine the Implied Aesthetic , Kira Kay Browning

Stylistic Changes in the Music of Ruth Crawford Seeger , Xinlei Chu

The Most Common Vocal Fault in the Baritone Voice , Matthew Derek Cyphert

Diversifying Piano Literature: East Asian Music for Piano Study and Performance in the United States , Akina Kondoh

Playing-Related Medical Injuries and Health Conditions in Collegiate Saxophonists: A Survey of Saxophonists in North American Universities , Michael Anne Tolan

The Purpose and Process of Commissioning New Music for Low Brass Instruments: A Guide , Michael Kennard Waddell

Evocations of Nature in Selected Piano Works by Debussy , Heah Zi-Ling

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

A Survey of Musical Expectations in the Marine Forces Reserve Band stationed in New Orleans, Louisiana , Brandon Paul Carbonari

A Selected Analytical Bibliography of Works for Saxophone by Composers Associated with the Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music: 1946-2021 , Christopher Mark DeLouis

"A Long Life in Music:" The Career and Legacy of Ann Schein , Anthony William Gray

Jerome Franke’s “Architectural Practice” Exercises for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 62 and Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole in D minor, Op. 21 , Yaniv Gutman

Fostering Music Performers in the 21st Century: A Contemporary Professional Perspective toward a New Curricular Agenda for Graduate Study in Music , Andre Januario

Francis Poulenc: The Compositional Influences of Les Six and Sergei Prokofiev on the Poulenc Oboe Sonata (1962) , Evan Klein

The Three Piano Sonatas by José de Almeida Penalva , Heron Alvim Moreira

Chamber Music Fundamentals and Rehearsal Techniques for Advancing String Students , Gabrielle Padilla

Touching Light: A Framework for the Facilitation of Music-Making in Mixed Reality , Ian Thomas Riley

The Joyful Path of Lifelong Mastery of the Piano , John Alan Rose

Hearing Ourselves Speak: Finding the Trans Sound in the Ohio River Valley , Gwendolyn Patricia Saporito-Emler

#Canceled: Positionality and Authenticity in Country Music’s Cancel Culture , Gabriella Saporito

The Memorization, Preparation, and Performance of Piano Music: Cognitive Foundations and Current Neuro-Music Research , Amy M. Simpson

Selected Principles of Practicing for Security in Performance , Hsing-Yi Tsai

An Analysis of Amy Beach's Variations on Balkan Themes, Op. 60 , Yiwen Zhang

A Foundation for Collaboration: An Analysis of Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe, Op. 48 , Kailang Zhan

A Selective Study on Chinese Art Songs after 1950 , Gehui Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

It’s Just Muzak: Music, Activism, and Advertising. , Avery Brzobohaty

A Survey of Selected Classical Chinese Art Songs for Solo Voice and Piano from 1920 to 1950 , Tingting Chang

A Multifaceted Performance Model for the Multiple Percussion Performance Practice: Performance Analysis of Select Works toward Developing a Graduate Curriculum , Mitchell Joseph Greco

The Roman Catholic Ordinary Mass from circa 1750 to circa 1820: A Selected Bibliography , Letícia Gabriele Grützmann Januario

An Appraisal of the Evolution of Western Art Music in Nigeria , Agatha Onyinye Holland

Types and Causes of Physiological Injury in Piano Playing, with Emphasis on Piano Pedagogy in China , Ruixi Niu

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Contemporary Music Notation for the Flute: A Unified Guide to Notational Symbols for Composers and Performers , Ms. Eftihia Victoria Arkoudis

Core Curriculum for Orchestra , Andrew Thomas Aycoth

Hyperscales: Analysis, Historical Uses, and Possible Applications in Contemporary Music Composition , Douglas Wayne Brown

Johannes Brahms’s Fünf Ophelia-Lieder Performance history, cultural context, and character study as it pertains to Johannes Brahms’s Fünf Ophelia-Lieder: A Performer’s Perspective , Caryn Alexis Crozier

The Hard Bop Trombone: An exploration of the improvisational styles of the four trombonist who defined the genre (1955-1964) , Emmett Curtis Goods

A Pedagogical Guide to Kapustin’s Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40 , Yanjing Gu

Prizes, Winning, and Identity: Narrative Vocal Music of the Pulitzer Prize, 2008–2018 , Julia K. Kuhlman

Folk-song to formal performance: Interpreting the songs of Jean Ritchie for voice recital , Julianne E. Laird

Contemporary Collaborative Piano Practices in Korea: Five Case Studies , Jiyeon Lee

Music Technology, Gender, and Sexuality: Case Studies of Women and Queer Electroacoustic Music Composers , Justin Thomas Massey

The Inclusion of Organ Within the Concert Band Instrumentation with an Annotated Listing of Original Works for Concert Band and Organ , Matthew Justin McCurry

The "organ-accompanied solo motet" in in La Maîtrise, 1857–1861 , John David O'Donnell

Musical and Cultural Perspectives of Héctor Campos Parsi: An examination of his influences and analysis of selected vocal works , Cynthia Ortiz-Bartley

Latin American Influences on Selected Piano Pieces by Louis Moreau Gottschalk and Darius Milhaud , Hyejeong Seong

A Compendium of Opera in Spain and Latin America , Michelle S. Smith

Pedagogical Thoughts on Album des Six: a piano set by Les Six to represent French Nationalism , Dipendra Sunam

Examining Musical Hybridity and Cultural Influences in Valerie Coleman’s Wish Sonatine and Fanmi Imèn , Brittany Marie Trotter

Discovering the "Finnish Chopin"—Selim Palmgren's 24 Preludes, op. 17, and Tres Piezas para Piano, op. 54 , Sijia Wang

Mindfulness for Musicians: Bringing sport psychology and mindfulness-based therapies to the practice room and the concert stage , Lauretta M. Werner

Listening for the Cosmic Other: Postcolonial Approaches to Music in the Space Age , Paige Zalman

How does the pronunciation of native languages affect beginning singers? A research focusing on native Mandarin Chinese and American English speaking singers , Ruobing Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

An Exploration of Paul Bowles' Piano-Solo Pieces , Juan Carlos Rios Betancur

The Life And Work Of Barbara Nissman , Giuliana Paola Contreras Ampuero

Lynne Ramsey, Violist: Biography, Pedagogical Background, Teaching Techniques, and Career Advice , Ignacio Cuello

Listening for Yes: Consent in the Contemporary Country Love Song , Phoebe E. Hughes

Form in the Music of John Adams , Michael Ridderbusch

Study of the Resonance Spectrums of the Flute and the Effect of Different Stable Vowels on Formant Tuning with Violin and Clarinet , Alyssa M. Schwartz

It Takes a Village: Collaborative Social Justice Through Choral Musicking , Natalie Shaffer

Staying Original: A Case study for Film Composers Working with Temp Tracks , Kyle Maurits Simpson

Chinese Elements and Influence in Tan Dun's Eight Memories in Watercolor , Qian Xu

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

A Study in Songs: Comparative Analyses of 20th century settings of William Blake's "Songs of Innocence and of Experience": Selections from Vaughan Williams's "Ten Blake Songs", Britten's "Songs and Proverbs of William Blake", and Rochberg's "Blake Songs: For Soprano and Chamber Ensemble" , Jennifer Berkebile

The Treatment of the Piano in Six Selected Chamber Works by Colombian Composers in the Twenty-First Century , Javier Camacho

The Paganini Variations: A Study of Selected Works by Liszt, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Lutoslawski, and Muczynski , Youna Choi

A Survey of Selected Piano Concerti for Elementary, Intermediate, and Early-Advanced Levels , Achareeya Fukiat

Jesus de Monasterio (1836-1903): An Essential Figure in the Artistic and Technical Development of Violin Playing in the Second Half of the Nineteenth Century at the Madrid Royal Conservatory , Diego Gabete-Rodriguez

A Transcription for the Viola of Three Violin Works by Amy Beach: A Historical, Theoretical, and Pedagogical Analysis , Courtney Erin Grant

The Piccolo in the 21st Century: History, Construction, and Modern Pedagogical Resources , Keith D. Hanlon

Tear Down the Wall: Long-Form Analytical Techniques and the Music of Pink Floyd , Christopher Everett Jones

Revolutionary Pedagogy: A Historical Perspective on Improvising in Beethoven , Julia Kinderknecht

Philosophical Approaches to Compositional Technique in Isang Yun's Works for Solo Flute , Mirim Lee

Taiwanese Composer Tyzen Hsiao: Pedagogical Aspects of Selected Piano Solo Works , Tzu-Nung Lin

Researching History and Performance Practice Regarding Improvisation and Ornamentation in Mozart's Keyboard Works, with Special Attention to Cadenzas , Josiane Merlino

A Study of Nikolai Kapustin's Sonata No. 12, Op. 102: A Contemporary Jazz Sonata In Two Movements , Mark Peters

Selected Manufacturer's Professional Trumpet Component Specifications: A Compendium of Measurements, Materials, and Playing Characteristics , Kenneth H. Piatt

A Conductor's Perspective on Stravinsky's "Danse sacrale" from "Le Sacre du printemps": Evaluation of Revisions, Analysis and Considerations for Conducting , Hanjin Sa

Hungarian Elements in Selected Piano Compositions of Liszt, Dohnanyi, Bartok, and Kodaly , Helga Scheibert

A Pedagogical Study of Selected Piano Music of Miguel del Aguila , Sornsuang Tangsinmonkong

Performance Practice and Overview of Selected Piano Works of Barbara Kolb , Chiao Su Joyce Wang

A Transcription for Soprano Saxophone and Piano of Chen Yi's "Chinese Folk Dance Suite", Originally for Violin and Orchestra , Tak Chiu Wong

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Honors Thesis in Music

An opportunity for expression and exploration.

The honors thesis in music allows the student to explore their creative and academic interests at an advanced level. In addition to research-based theses, the Harvard Department of Music supports performance-based theses, compositions, recordings, and creative projects that motivate the student to expand their relationship with the arts. Students are encouraged to think imaginatively and work with their advisors in developing their thesis topic, making use of the department resources available. 

Honors thesis projects follow a timeline that begins during the student’s junior year, culminating in their senior year with a final thesis project. Students wishing to pursue the honors thesis track should consider the Thesis Timeline and Guidelines carefully and understand their responsibility for meeting the deadlines described. Music Department advisors and administrators will work closely with students in navigating these benchmarks and will provide regular updates on upcoming deadlines. 

Students pursuing a joint concentration are required to complete an honors thesis, researching a topic that is inclusive of both concentrations. This option requires approval from both concentrations. Not all concentrations participate in joint concentrations . Students should schedule advising appointments with both departments before proceeding. For more information, please refer to the Joint Concentration information with the Registrar’s Office . 

Thesis Categories

The Music Department supports a variety of these types that allow students to showcase their artistic interests and talents. The categories below are designed to provide guidance and define support levels and requirements associated with each thesis type. Students are encouraged to be creative in their thesis planning, and to consider projects that either combine the definitions below, or expand beyond them.

A research-based thesis that culminates in a written academic document. 

• Written research-based academic document. 

A thesis based on original composed works, showcasing your compositional and creative voice. The student may include recordings (live or computer generated,) but these are not required. Fully drafted scores must be submitted for final review.  

• Approval by DUS and thesis advisor on proof of concept. 
• Composition pre-screening requirements as listed below.
• Written summary of compositional concept, inspiration, or other conclusions. 
• Portfolio of fully drafted scores. 

A thesis centered on a final recorded product. This may take the form of a recording session, concept album, podcast, or other unique format, and may be paired with original compositions as explained above. The final recording should showcase the student’s skill, technique, creativity, and relationship to music.  

• Approval by UPC and event management on production needs.  
• Recording project requirements as described below.
• Written summary of recording concept, inspiration, or other conclusions. 
• Full recording of final project. 
• Venue access for recording space.*
• Recording engineering support.* 

A performance-based thesis designed to showcase the student’s instrumental or vocal talent. This thesis takes the form of a typical performance recital, requiring an advanced program of works that highlight the student’s skill and experience. This format assumes a traditional performance setting with small to medium production requirements. A final recording is required.  

• A statement of support from the student’s priavte teacher recommending the student’s program for a thesis recital.
• Approval by UPC and Manager of Events on production needs.  
• Written summary of program choices, relationship with instrument/voice and program of study, or other summary of experience. 
• Formal performance of program in a professional performance setting, including secondary performers, collaborative artists, and ensembles. 
• Full recording of performance. 
• Venue access for performance space.* 
• Performance staffing support.* 
• Recording engineering support*. 

We invite students to define a thesis project that is guided by the student’s interests, aptitudes, experiences, and creativity. This format assumes (but does not necessarily require) the need for performance space, recording services, and production engineers. A thesis of this kind might include many, or even all the concepts listed above, and may culminate in a self-composed, self-performed event that includes audio/visual presentations and/or other advanced needs. It may also result in a fully recorded end-product. Students pursuing this thesis type should feel free to suggest creative elements that expand beyond these boundaries. Students who opt to pursue a creative thesis will need to work closely with their thesis advisor, the DUS, the UPC, and the Manager of Events to ensure that their thesis will be achievable within the  Thesis Timeline , based on the resources available.* 

• Approval by UPC and Manager of Events on production needs.  
• Additional approvals, based on creative elements. 
• Written summary of creative concept, including discussion of the creative elements included in the final product. 
• Where appropriate, a formal performance of works in a professional setting, including secondary performers, collaborative artists, and ensembles. 
• Where appropriate, a full recording of performance event and/or final product. 
• Support materials (as needed) in the form of audio/visual information, presentation slides, written materials, etc. 
• Other deliverables as defined by creative elements. 
• Venue access for performance space (if needed.)* 
• Performance staffing support (if needed.)* 
• Recording engineering support (if needed.)* 

Thesis Proposal

Due in April of the student’s junior year, the honors thesis requires the student to submit a detailed proposal describing their project concept. This proposal must include the thesis title, type of thesis, and a detailed description. Proposal descriptions should establish the rationale for research, define proof-of-concept for creative events, and begin to identify basic support needs where appropriate. The student must also finalize their faculty thesis advisor at this time, and both the advisor and the DUS are required to sign off on this proposal to approve the student’s thesis plans. If the student is pursuing a joint thesis, then a signature from the advisor in both departments is required, and a Primary concentration and Allied concentration must be identified. The topic of a joint thesis must be inclusive of both concentrations. ( More information on Joint Concentrations .) Before a proposal is submitted, students are required to meet all pre-screening requirements as described in the Thesis Timeline and Guidelines . 

2024-25 Thesis Proposal Form [PDF]  

The thesis proposal is due to the Music Department in April of the student’s junior year, based on the dates described in the Thesis Timeline and Guidelines . 

Thesis Prospectus

Due in September of the student’s senior year, students are required to submit a thesis prospectus. The prospectus should be a significant expansion of the initial proposal and should include a detailed summary of what you hope to accomplish through further research or creation. It should outline goals, purpose, and the scope of your work, and it should describe your methodology and critical approach. It should also establish your project framework and describe the timeline to project completion. Where applicable it should include a bibliography, cited references, or examples.

Students should work closely with their thesis advisor to define prospectus definitions that align with their specific thesis type. 

The thesis prospectus is due to the thesis advisor in September of the student’s senior year, based on the dates described in the Thesis Timeline and Guidelines . 

Thesis Timeline and Guidelines

It is the responsibility of the student to follow the timeline, deadlines, and guidelines listed below as they navigate their thesis project. It is important to maintain close contact with thesis advisors, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, and the Manager of Events throughout this process. 

NOTE TO OFF-CYCLE STUDENTS WISHING TO PURSUE THE HONORS THESIS TRACK : please reach out to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator to receive off-cycle thesis timeline and deadline dates. 

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR JOINT CONCENTRATORS: Thesis deadlines may vary between departments. The Allied department will typically defer to the Primary department with regard to all deadlines, requirements, and formats. Students should schedule advising appointments with both departments before proceeding.

All current juniors are required to attend this event to receive an overview of the honors thesis process, requirements, and timeline. Students will be introduced to the music faculty and will gain a basic understanding of the thesis advising process. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 3pm-4pm . Location to be announced.     Attendance at this event is required for all current juniors, regardless of honors thesis plans. Your spring semester advising hold will not be released unless you have participated in this event. If you are unable to attend for any reason, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule an advising appointment with the DUS to review thesis details before your hold will be lifted. 

Students wishing to pursue performance, recording, composition, or creative theses must submit to pre-screening to determine readiness to continue. 

Students are required to schedule a meeting with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator in advance of the deadline above to review pre-screening requirements and to submit a formal description for evaluation. 

Additonal pre-screening requirements are listed below:

• Students must have taken at least one advanced composition course within the Music Department prior to beginning their thesis trajectory. 
• Students must submit a portfolio of recent work for consideration by the composition faculty. Portfolio should consist of 3–5 compositions showcasing your compositional and creative voice. Compositions must be submitted in score form. Students may submit live or computer-generated recordings in addition to your scores, but not in lieu of them. If students have audio-only electronically produced works, audio or digital files may be submitted via your preferred software platform, accompanied by a short statement outlining any compositional technique and/or technology used and inspiration behind the composition.  
• A description of anticipated recording needs including instrumentation, ensemble size, and musical styles. 
• A general expectation for audio engineering and editing needs. 
• A description of venue needs or preferred location for recording. 
• A resume of training and performance history (including music coursework.)  
• An audition video of at least 15 minutes with three contrasting pieces.  
• Where appropriate, a letter from the student’s primary teacher recommending the student’s program for a thesis recital.  
• If composition related, see Composition pre-screening above. 
• If recording related, see Recording pre-screening above.  
• If performance related, see Performance/Recital pre-screening above. 
• For all other projects, it is required that you meet with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator to review pre-screening expectations based on your project expectations. 

Students will be reminded about the upcoming April deadline for thesis proposals and will be prompted to connect with thesis advisors, if they have not already done so. If students have not confirmed a thesis advisor by this date, then they should schedule an advising session with the DUS to strategize.

Students who have been successfully pre-screened for performance, composition, creative, or recording-based theses must submit any significant changes to their plans at this time. 

All thesis proposals must be submitted to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator by this deadline using the provided Thesis Proposal Form [PDF]   . Thesis advisors must be confirmed at this time, and both advisor and DUS must sign off on student proposals. Students considering a creative, performance, composition, or recording-based thesis must have met all pre-screening approval requirements to continue with a thesis in these categories. 

Students must register for MUS99 Senior Tutorial for both semesters of their senior year.

2024-25 Thesis Proposal Form [PDF]  

Thesis candidate is required to submit a detailed prospectus to their thesis advisor by this date.  

A reminder that students must register for MUS99 Senior Tutorial for both semesters of their senior year.

Students are required to schedule a meeting with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and the Manager of Events prior to this date to confirm production support needs and venue confirmation for performance-track or recording-based theses. Students are required to submit a detailed Tech Rider at this time to formally request support services. 

Students are required to submit 50% of their final thesis to their thesis advisor. Students should coordinate with their thesis advisor to confirm requirements for all non-written thesis elements. 

Students must communicate any significant updates for production needs with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Manager of Events in advance of this date. Any updates to the Tech Rider must be finalized at this time. No further production updates will be permissible without the express consent of the Manager of Events. 

A complete thesis draft must be submitted to advisors by this date. Students should coordinate with their thesis advisor to confirm draft requirements for all non-written thesis elements. 

All theses must be completed on or before this deadline for both performance and non-performance track theses. All final documents, support materials, and/or digital media must be completed and submitted by email to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator . All performance-based events must be complete by this deadline. All theses that include a recorded element (including final editing and engineering , ) must be completed and submitted by email to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator before this deadline. 

All thesis candidates are required to take part in the Thesis Colloquium. This event is an opportunity for the student to present a summary of their thesis to Harvard’s music community and to celebrate their well-earned achievements with their colleagues. Taking place at the Learning Lab at the Derek Bok Center for Learning , students are encouraged to consider how your thesis can be presented using this creative space. 

All final thesis revisions and updates are due to the Music Department by this date and should be submitted via email to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator . This includes all final support materials, recordings, edits, or updates. No further updates will be accepted after this date. 

WINTER BREAK Students are strongly advised to use the winter break period to make significant progress on their thesis work in advance of spring semester deadlines.  

23-24 Thesis Timeline (PNG)

Thesis Production Acknowledgement

All theses requiring any form of department production support or resources as defined above must provide the following information and/or adhere to the guidelines set below. A request for production needs should be sent to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator by submitting a comprehensive Tech Rider that outlines detailed production needs and expectations. 

Students commit to meeting these requirements and/or working within the established guidelines. All thesis support will be provided at the discretion of the Department of Music.

• Thesis performances of any kind are limited to 90 minutes total, including intermission. 
• Performances, recordings, or any theses requiring venues, services, and staffing must take place during the dates and times offered by the Music Department at the time of the Support Approval and Venue Deadline (November.) Event dates must be confirmed in advance and approved by thesis advisors and DUS prior to the point of scheduling. 
• Venues, equipment, and production support and services are offered at the discretion of the Music Department. It is the student’s responsibility to articulate their needs to the best of their ability by submitting a Tech Rider where necessary and adhering to the deadlines for information as defined in the established Thesis Timeline and Guidelines . Students may opt to supplement department resources with external funding. External funding is the responsibility of the student. 

Performances, recordings, or any theses requiring venues, services, and staffing require the student to submit a Tech Rider to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator for evaluation by the Music Department. The Tech Rider should include the following information with as much detail as possible: 

• Venue requirements and/or preferences.
• Ensemble instrumentation. 
• Stage diagram, including both performers and equipment. 
• NOTE: Extended techniques, prepared piano, atypical tunings, and other modifications (including removal of lid) are offered only at the discretion of Music Department staff. These atypical needs should not be assumed. Please visit Piano Services for more information.
• Audio/visual recording needs. 
• Audio amplification needs. 
• Visual projection needs. 
• Other details as required. 

Support services are available in the areas below at the discretion of the Music Department, based on resource availability, and based on the guidelines provided above. Requests for the services below should not be assumed. All requests for support be included in the student’s Tech Rider . All thesis support will be provided at the discretion of the Department of Music.   Available department resources include: 

• Audio/visual recording services or staffing. 
• Recording editing or engineering. 
• Audio amplification. 
• Video projection. 
• Front of house and/or stage crew for public performances. 
• Use of piano. 

*A Word About Thesis Support Levels…

The Music Department is committed to supporting theses that require department resources in the areas of venue access, equipment use, staffing services, recording services, and audio/visual engineering. Thesis support must be carefully coordinated with Music Department administration for approval, based on the Thesis Timeline and Guidelines , and based on available resources. All thesis support will be provided at the discretion of the Department of Music.

Students interested in pursuing recording, performance, or creative theses of any kind commit to working closely with Music Department administration to ensure that any department resources needed are reasonable, clearly articulated, and approved by the department in advance. Students may opt to supplement department resources with external funding. External funding is the responsibility of the student. Students agree to meet the terms described in the Thesis Timeline and Guidelines . 

Loeb Music Library Research Support

Librarians with the Loeb Music Library are available to provide research assistance for student thesis projects. During a one-on-one research consultation, librarians can assist with defining topics, developing search strategies, identifying and locating new sources, organizing research, working with unique materials, and obtaining items external to Harvard.

Students are encouraged to sign up for a one-on-one research consultation here . For further questions, please contact Kerry Masteller .

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Popular Music & Culture Theses and Dissertations

This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Popular Music & Culture, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

“Fashionable to be Ethnic”: Malka Marom, Yorkville Reimagined, and the CBC’s A World Of Music , Maureen Chow

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

"Dance like nobody's paying": Spotify and Surveillance as the Soundtrack of Our Lives , T. Andrew Braun

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

'Calling Out From Some Old Familiar Shrine': Living Archivism and Age Performativity in Bob Dylan's Late Period , Matthew Lipson

"I Need to Fight the Power, But I Need that New Ferrari": Conspicuous Consumption, New-School Hip-hop and "the New Rock & Roll" , Emmett H. Robinson Smith

The Elements of Production: Myth, Gender, and the "Fundamental Task" of Producing Popular Music , Lydia Wilton

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Girls, Rock Your Boys: Female Tribute Acts and the Reclamation of Rock , Sandra J. Canosa

"Whatever I Want:" Death Grips, Disobedience and the Music Industries , Grant M. Hawkins

Establishing Female Resistance as Tradition in Country Music: Towards a More Refined Discourse , Catherine Keron

Not In "Isolation": Joy Division and Cultural Collaborators in Popular Music , Briana E. Morley

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Game Scoring: Towards a Broader Theory , Mack Enns

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Covers Uncovered: A History of the "Cover Version," from Bing Crosby to the Flaming Lips , Sean Dineley

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Treasuries of Subcultural Capital: Three Indie Institutions in the London, Ontario Independent-Music Scene , Samuel C. Allen

Scary Monsters and Pervasive Slights: Genre Construction, Mainstreaming, and Processes of Authentication and Gendered Discourse in Dubstep , Kyle Fowle

The Halifax Pop Explosion: Music Scenes, Sloan, And The Case For A Halifax Sound , Danielle Hamel

“The Future is Medieval”: Orality and Musical Borrowing in the Middle Ages and Online Remix Culture , Claire E. McLeish

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

"Rap is easy, career is the hard part:" analyzing success, longevity and failure within the framework of the hip-hop career , Christopher R. White

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This is a guide to library resources for graduate students in the School of Music working on a thesis or dissertation.

Use the tabs to the left to navigate the guide and see what resources we have available.

If you have questions about the Library or accessing resources related to your thesis or dissertation work that we didn't cover in this guide, please let us know! You can contact the librarians at [email protected] or by clicking the "Email Me" button on the left.

***Please note: the information included in this guide regarding graduation and dissertation requirements is intended as a guideline only. Always check with the School of Music or the Graduate College Thesis Office if you have questions about these requirements as they will be best able to provide up to date information.

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Need research help.

If you need help with your research or are having trouble tracking down the sources you need, you can make an appointment with a librarian to discuss your research one-on-one. Don't hesitate to reach out or schedule an appointment if you need help! You are also always welcome to ask for assistance at the service desk at MPAL.

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If you have questions about graduate requirements, you can reach out to the School of Music Graduate Academic Affairs for clarification. They can be reached via email at [email protected]

We are also including links to the Graduate College Handbook and the Thesis Office below in case you want to consult policies or requirements yourself.

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As you conduct your research, you may find it helpful to consult some of the handbooks below to help guide you through the research process. For help with writing about music - including selecting the right terminology as well as general style tips - be sure to check out the next tab of this box!

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Selecting a topic is the first consideration for a writer of a dissertation or thesis. This will of course be done in consultation with their major professor. The PhD, DMA, or master's student is required do original research. This might involve making new discoveries about an already well-researched topic or making discoveries about an unfamiliar topic.  Someone might think there is nothing new to be discovered about a composer such as Bach or Beethoven, for example, but that may not be the case. An unfamiliar topic might seem safer, but that may not be the case. In considering a topic, the student should begin by doing the most thorough search they can to see what has already been done. If they find little or nothing, the topic might be promising. However, for an unfamiliar topic, sometimes so little has been done that researching it is not even feasible. However, If research has been done, even if resources are only available in distant archives in other countries, the student could pursue the topic. It is unacceptable to ignore resources in distant or difficult to access places.  Once a topic is approved and the student starts writing, there are important matters to deal with early on. One of them is the quoting of copyrighted material. U.S. copyright law includes provisions for fair use of copyrighted material for such purposes as scholarship and research. Quotation of very brief excerpts might qualify as fair use. However, for extended examples, the student must obtain written permission from the copyright holder. Their are many websites dealing with fair use. This one from the U.S. Copyright Office is helpful:  https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/ Determining the identity of a copyright holder is not always easy. For printed music which has been published, the copyright holder is the publisher. Many large publishing houses have links on their websites for requesting permissions. For a music manuscript, the copyright holder would be the composer, but only if that composer is still alive. If not, their estate or an institution such as a research library which has custody of the manuscript might be the copyright holder. Something similar might be the case for musical examples found on websites. The copyright holder for an image found on a website would be the provider of the website. It may be helpful for a student to know that sites such as Wikimedia Commons,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Pag e  offer many high-quality images which are in the public domain.  Whatever the case, the student should investigate and request appropriate permissions well in advance of the completion of their dissertation or thesis. Many students have waited till the last minute, only to discover that the permissions are very difficult or impossible to obtain. Without the permissions, the examples cannot be used.  Music library personnel are available to assist PhD, DMA, and master's students who need help with any of these aspects of working on their dissertations or theses. Please send your questions to  [email protected] or come by the library to meet with us in person.

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Theses/dissertations from 2015 2015.

Origins of Music Programs in Liberal Arts Institutions: The Story of Three Florida Catholic Universities , Cynthia S. Selph

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

A Philosophical Inquiry on the Valuation and Selection of Musical Materials for Culturally Diverse Learners in Global Environments , Jonathan Bassett

Upper Elementary Boys’ Participation During Group Singing Activities in Single-sex and Coeducational Classes , Zadda M. Bazzy

An Examination of the Influence of Band Director Teaching Style and Personality on Ratings at Concert and Marching Band Events , Timothy J. Groulx

Empowered for Practice: The Relationship Among Perceived Autonomy Support, Competence, and Task Persistence of Undergraduate Applied Music Students , Julie F. Troum

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

An Exploratory Study of the Use of Imagery by Vocal Professionals: Applications of a Sport Psychology Framework , Patricia Louise Bowes

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Perceptions of Effective Teaching and Pre-Service Preparation for Urban Elementary General Music Classrooms: A Study of Teachers of Different Cultural Backgrounds in Various Cultural Settings , Lisa J. Lehmberg

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Teaching strategies of successful college trombone professors for undergradute students , Matthew T. Buckmaster

The influence of performance background on instrumentalists' ability to discriminate and label cornet and trumpet timbre , Gary Compton

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

The Effect of Conducting Gesture on Expressive-Interpretive Performance of College Music Majors , Ronald Wayne Gallops

Effect of Age on 11- to 18-Year-Olds’ Discrimination of Nuances in Instrumental and Speech Phrase Interpretations , Andrew Sioberg

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

Choral Music Education: A Survey of Research 1996-2002 , Amber Turcott

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Oxford dissertations  have traditionally been deposited in hard-copy in the Bodleian and are treated as manuscripts. All doctoral dissertations now have entries on SOLO  and many more recent theses are available in full-text through Oxford's research repository ORA . Composition degrees also involve the deposit of portfolio submissions or degree 'exercises', many of which (some dating back to the 18th century) are held in the Weston Library.

For general information on accessing theses and dissertations, click here .

The principal published lists of dissertations on music are:

• Doctoral Dissertations in Musicology – Online . DDM  is a free international database of bibliographic records for completed dissertations and new dissertation topics in the fields of musicology, music theory, and ethnomusicology, as well as in related musical, scientific, and humanistic disciplines. Hosted by the American Musicological Society, the database currently containing over 14,000 records, including the corrected and updated contents of all earlier printed editions of Doctoral Dissertations in Musicology and its supplements contributed from musicological centres throughout the world.
• ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global (PQDT) is the world's most comprehensive collection of full-text dissertations and theses in all subjects. As the official digital dissertations archive for the Library of Congress and as the database of record for graduate research, PQDTGlobal includes millions of searchable citations to dissertations and theses from 1861 to the present day together with over a million full-text dissertations that are available for download in PDF format. Over 2.1 million titles are available for purchase as printed copies. The database offers full text for most of the dissertations added since 1997 and strong retrospective full-text coverage for older graduate works. It also includes content from PQDT UK & Ireland (aka Index to Theses). 
• EThOS (Electronic Theses Online Service) is a British Library service covering dissertations from most British universities. Search over 500,000 doctoral theses and register for free to download instantly for your research, or order a scanned copy quickly and easily. Hard-copy theses can sometimes be made available in the Bodleian on Inter-Library Loan .
• Archive of Dissertation Abstracts in Music  provides abstracts both to completed dissertations and to those in progress.

Other sources for European dissertations:

• DART-Europe E-theses Portal  provides access to 1,079,176 open access research theses from 570 Universities in 29 European countries.
• Full retrospective lists of German-language dissertations to 1970 will be found in Richard Schaal: Verzeichnis deutschsprachiger musikwissenschaftlicher Dissertationen (Bärenreiter, 1963; with supplement 1974). Retrospective coverage of French dissertations will be found in Jean Gribenski's printed guide: Thèses de doctorat en langue française relatives à la musique (Pendragon Press, 1979).
• Many printed dissertations from European universities, and a small number of American dissertations, are held by the Bodleian. Most can be found on SOLO .
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The offices for the two feasts of Saint Dominic / by Patrick Michael Taylor Bergin Jr. (2019)

Reel-to-real : intimate audio epistolarity during the Vietnam War  / by Matthew Alan Campbell (2019)

From world war to cold war : music in US-Korea relations, 1941-1960 / by Hye-jung Park (2019)

Diego Pisador's libro de musica (1552) : amateur music-making, printing, and handwritten corrections in sixteenth-century Spain / by Molly Cynthia Reinhoudt (2019)

Music and the Mennonite ethnic imagination / by Austin McCabe Juhnke (2018)

Bodies in play : representations of disability in 8- and 16-bit video game soundscapes / by Dana M. Plank (2018)

"Slightly overlooked professionally" :  popular music in postmillennial romantic comedies / by Elizabeth Kirkendoll (2018)

The role of melodic contour in linguistic processing / by Yun Wang (2017)

Blurred Lines: Musical Expertise in the History of American Copyright Litigation / by Katherine M. Leo  (2016)

Mortal sounds and sacred strains : Ann Radcliffe's incorporation of music in the Mysteries of Udolpho / by Olivia M. Wikle  (2016)

''Acting In'': A Tactical Performance Enables Survival and Religious Piety for Marginalized Christians in Odisha, India / by Douglas Richard Anthony  (2015)

Resistance rooms sound and sociability in the East German church / by Alison M. Furlong  (2015)

Constructing the Russian moral project through the classics : reflections of Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, 1833-2014 / by Emily Alane Erken  (2015)

Questioning safeguarding : heritage and capabilities at the Jemaa el Fnaa / by Thomas Barone Beardslee  (2014).

Temporal organization in the masses of Johannes Ockeghem / by Andrew J. Farina  (2014)

Pietro Aaron on musica plana : a translation and commentary on Book I of the Libri tres de institutione harmonica (1516) / by Matthew Joseph Bester  (2013)

Hearing their stories through polyphonic soundtracks : women and music in contemporary Chinese film / by Zhichun Lin  (2013)

Engaging the heart : Orthodoxy and experimentalism in William Gadsby's A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship / by Deborah A. Ruhl  (2013)

Chopin's Cantabile in context / by Stephanie Lynn Frakes  (2013)

Hmong music and language cognition : an interdisciplinary investigation / by Nicholas Frederick Poss  (2012)

The process that is the world : Cage/Deleuze/events/performances / by Joseph Edward Panzner  (2012)

Musica caelestia : hermetic philosophy, astronomy, and music at the court of Rudolf II / by Nicholas Johnson  (2012)

Diasporic p'ungmul in the United States : a journey between Korea and the United States / by Soo-Jin Kim  (2011)

Circles and circuses : carnivalesque tropes in the late 1960s musical and cultural imagination / by Stefan Firca  (2011)

One music? Two musics? How many musics? Cognitive ethnomusicological, behavioral, and fMRI study on vocal and instrumental rhythm processing / by Tsun-Hui Hung  (2011)

Networks of music and history : Vilayat Khan and the emerging sitar / by Hans Fredrick Utter  (2011)

Fashionable innovation : Debussysme in early twentieth-century France / by Jane E. Harrison  (2011)

The Brooklyn Carnival : a site for diasporic consolidation / by Ken Joseph Archer  (2009)

Sheng Guan in the past and present : tradition, adaptation and innovation in Wutai Shan's Buddhist music / by Beth Marie Szczepanski  (2008)

Songs of the Ziegfeld follies / by Ann Ommen  (2007)

Modernism, socialist realism, and identity in the early film music of Dmitry Shostakovich, 1929-1932 / by Joan Marie Titus  (2006)

Music, drama and folklore in Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "Snegurochka" ("Snowmaiden") / by Gregory A. Halbe  (2004)

The clarinet in early America, 1758-1820 / by Jane Elizabeth Ellsworth  (2004)

Prosody and rhythm in the post-Tridentine reform of plainchant / by Joshua Joel Veltman  (2004)

The musico-dramatic evolution of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" / by James A. Lovensheimer  (2003)

"Singing to another tune" : contrafacture and attribution in troubadour song / by Billee A. Bonse  (2003)

Writing modernist and avant-garde music in Mexico : performativity, transculturation, and identity after the revolution, 1920-1930 / by Alejandro L. Madrid-González  (2003)

Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" : history of a compromise / by Deborah Annette Wilson  (2003)

Devotional music and healing in Badakhshan, Tajikistan : preventive and curative practices / by Benjamin David Koen  (2003)

Savva Mamontov and the Moscow Private Opera : from realism to modernism on the Russian operatic stage / by Olga Haldey  (2002). 

Montage Shostakovich : film, popular culture, and the finale of the Piano Concerto No. 1 / by Joan Marie Titus  (2002)

Defining African American gospel music by tracing its historical and musical development from 1900 to 2000 / by Raymond Wise  (2002)

The late twentieth-century American Organ Chorale : a study of six composers / by Lisa Ann Browne  (2001)

Operatic reform in Turin : aspects of production and stylistic change in the 1760s / by Margaret Ruth Butler  (2000)

Playing panpipes in Southern Russia : history, ethnography, and performance practices / by Olga V. Velichkina  (1998)

"Anything you are shows up in your music:" : Mary Lou Williams and the sanctification of jazz / by Tammy L. Kernodle  (1997)

Percy Aldridge Grainger's "The Warriors" : an historical and analytical study / by David M. Mruzek  (1996)

An historical and musical study of Aaron Copland's first orchestral work : "Grohg, a ballet in one act" / by Roberta Lewise Lindsey  (1996)

The completed symphonic compositions of Alexander Zemlinsky / by Robert L. Taylor  (1995)

Music in the Black and White communities in Petersburg, Virginia, 1865-1900 / by Ethel Maureen Norris  (1994)

Using hypermedia to enrich the learning experience of college students in a music appreciation course / Henry Edgar Duitman  (1993)

Reclaiming a music for England : nationalist concept and controversy in English musical thought and criticism, 1880-1920 / by William Scott Ball  (1993)

"De preceptis artis musicae" of Guilielmus Monachus : a new edition, translation, and commentary / by Eulmee Park  (1993)

The "si placet" voice : an historical and analytical study / by Stephen Daniel Self  (1992)

Tuning, temperament and pedagogy for the vihuela in Juan Bermudo's Declaracion de instrumentos musicales (1555) / by Maria Therese Annoni  (1989)

The Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music 1956-1961 : its goals, structures, programs, and people / by Cynthia E. Bylander  (1989)

Music of the Shakers from Union Village, Ohio : a repertory study and tune index of the manuscripts originating in the 1840's / by Donald Edwin Christenson  (1988)

The offertory trope : origins, transmission, and function / by John Gearey Johnstone  (1984)

The Type II Visitatio Sepulchri : a repertorial study / by Michael Lee Norton  (1983)

The solo cantatas of Emanuele d'Astorga / by Karen Shakley Ladd  (1982)

The "Musica enchiriadis" and "Scholia enchiriadis" : a translation and commentary / by Richard L. Holladay  (1977)

Theme and variation in twentieth-century organ literature: analyses of variations by Alain, Barber, Distler, Dupré, Duruflé, and Sowerby / by Larry Lynn Rhoades  (1973)

The music of Johannes Tinctoris (ca. 1435-1511) : a comparative study of theory and practice / by William Eugene Melin  (1973)

The theatre music of Daniel Purcell / by Robert Squire Barstow  (1968)

The Huguenot psalter in the low countries : a study of its monophonic and polyphonic manifestations in the sixteenth century / by Howard Jay Slenk  (1965)

Improvisation Methods: A Non-Idiomatic Improvisation Course for the Undergraduate Music Curriculum / by Colin Wood (2019)

An investigation into the musical and social benefits of high school marching band participation / by Joseph Daniel Carver (2019)

Enjoyment of music by non-participants in school music / by Aaron K. Yackley (2019)

"It's more than playing music" : perceptions of a concert band program from members of a predominantly Latino school community / by Crystal Lynn Gerrard (2019)

Lead by standards? a historical examination of the guiding principles in the national music standards / by Aaron W. Wilburn (2018)

Find what works best for you : learning to practice in a large ensemble / by Elizabeth Ann Petersen (2018)

An investigation of fourth and fifth year pre-service music teachers' preferences for, familiarity with, and willingness to teach six ethnic music styles in Taiwan / by Chia-Chieh Wu  (2017)

University music unit-sponsored, non-music major orchestras in the United States / by Laura Kerr Hill (2017)

A survey of piano teachers whose students have ADHD : their training, experiences, and best practices / by William David Mullins (2017)

Rural school string/orchestra programs: profile and recommendations / by Blair Ashley Williams  (2016)

What is at stake in jazz education? Creative black music and the twenty-first-century learning environment / by Norman Michael Goecke  (2016)

Singing is elementary : teachers' use of singing in three Kodaly-based elementary general music classrooms / by Megan Maureen Sheridan  (2015)

The effect of a tonic drone accompaniment on the pitch accuracy of scales played by beginner violin and viola students / by Charles Clair Laux, Jr.  (2015)

Surviving set theory : a pedagogical game and cooperative learning approach to undergraduate post-tonal music theory / by Angela N. Ripley  (2015)

Illuminated scores and the architectural design of musical form / by Orlay Alonso  (2015)

Determining criteria for the evaluation of high school band directors : a survey of high school principals and band directors in the State of Ohio / by Marc Samir Parulekar  (2014)

Career intentions and experiences of pre- and in-service female band teachers / by Sarah Hope Fischer  (2013)

The learning communities of exemplary mid-career elementary general music teachers / by Christina Louise Pelletier  (2013)

Does enrollment in Ohio's Urban Arts Magnet High Schools make a difference on OGT scores and the on-time graduation rate? : a descriptive study / by Milton Vaughn Ruffin  (2013)

Factors influencing the programming practices of conductors of mid-level collegiate ensembles / by David McKinley Hedgecoth  (2012)

The perceptions of cooperating teachers regarding the skills and knowledge of student teachers working in beginning and middle school instrumental music classrooms / by Christopher David Hoch  (2012)

Music therapy profession : current status, priorities, and possible future directions / by Alejandra Judith Ferre  (2012)

Music description and expressive performance by middle school instrumentalists / by Elizabeth Longo Braun  (2012)

A Manual for the Learning of Traditional Scottish Fiddling: Design, Development, and Effectiveness / by Melinda Heather Crawford Perttu (2011)

The effects of aural and visual strategies on the memorization of beginning-level string students / by Jacob Michael Dakon  (2011)

An analysis of select beginning band method books and the level to which they address the national standards for music education / by Kie Watkins (2011)

Music composition pedagogy : a history, philosophy and guide / by Benjamin John Williams  (2010)

Factors influencing the teaching of instrumental music in rural Ohio school districts / by Ann Marie Hicks  (2010)

How They Decide: A case study examining the decision-making process for keeping or cutting music education in a K-12 public school district / by Marci L. Major (2010)

The dialectic of modernization : implications for music teacher education / by Malinda Wiard Essex (2010)

Dale Clevenger : performer and teacher / by Margaret Tung  (2009)

​ A music industry program for today's colleges and universities / by David Lancaster Tolley  (2008)

​ Process and product : the sight-singing backgrounds and behaviors of first-year undergraduate students / by Victoria J. Furby  (2008)

​ No child left behind : determining the impact of policy on music education / by Kevin W. Gerrity  (2007)

​ The pedagogical benefits of duet playing : a Vannetelbosch companion / by Pierson Wetzel  (2007)

​ A study of the instrumental music programs in the secondary Catholic schools of the United States / by Caron L. Collins  (2007)

​ The effects of specific transfer activities on fifth grade orchestra and band students' rhythmic performance / by Andrea Olijnek Scheuzger  (2006)

​ Relationships among folk song preferences of grade five students / by Ibrahim H. Baltagi  (2006). For the audio files associated with this dissertation, click here.

​ Keyboard improvisation characteristics of freshman and sophomore instrumental and vocal music majors / by Susan Lorrainne Chess  (2005)

​Teaching improvisation to piano students of elementary to intermediate levels / by Yawen Eunice Chyu (2004)

​ Student career perception : 6th-11th grade music students' assessment of self-efficacy, social perception, and potential enjoyment for music education and other possible careers / by Kimberly H. Councill  (2004)

​An investigation of the foundational components and skills necessary for a successful first-year string class: a modified delphi technique study / by Erika A. Schulte (2004)

​ The application of different teaching strategies reflective of individual students' learning modalities in the university flute studio class / by Nicole L. Molumby  (2004)

The professional life and pedagogy of Clement Barone / by Emily J. Butterfield  (2003)

Teaching and learning jazz trombone / by Julia M. Gendrich  (2003)

Reflection on practice : a study of five choral educators' reflective journeys / by Marla A. Butke  (2003)

Beyond content integration : multicultural dimensions in the application of music teaching and learning / by Carlos R. Abril  (2003)

Music and quality of life : the status of music in Ohio nursing homes / by Judith Waple Murphy  (2003)

Parent as home teacher of Suzuki cello, violin, and piano students : observation and analysis of Suzuki method practice sessions  / by Alice Ann M. O'Neill, (2003)

Violin performance training at collegiate schools of music and its relevance to the performing professions : a critique and recommendation  / by David Roy Reimer, (2003)

Group piano instruction for music majors in the United States : a study of instructor training, instructional practice, and values relating to functional keyboard skills / by Huei Li Chin  (2002)

​ Mentoring practices for music teachers in school districts of the northwest states / by Kristin M. Turner  (2002).

​ Referentialism and musical characteristics in children's keyboard improvisation / by Chao-hui Wang  (2001).

​ An investigation of the process by which elementary and junior high school teachers prepare students to choose a musical instrument / by Jonathan Gardner Bayley  (2000)

​ Marcel Tabuteau : pedagogical concepts and practices for teaching musical expressiveness : an oral history / by Melissa A. Stevens  (1999)

Janice Harsanyi : profile of an artist/teacher / by Eric Hoy Tucker  (1998)

A comparison of self-efficacy and teaching effectiveness in preservice string teachers / by Gail L. VanAernum Barnes (1998)

The quality of repertoire chosen by high school wind band conductors and the resources and criteria used to choose this literature / by Craig S. Young (1998)

Music education as intervention for at-risk urban adolescents : self-perceptions, opinions, and attitudes about inclusion in selected music settings / by Christina Goss-Shields (1997)

A teaching technique to aid the development of vocal accuracy in elementary school students / by Sandra L. Mathias (1997).

The effect of movement instruction on sixth-grade beginning instrumental music students' perception, synchronization, and performance with a steady beat / by Debbie Ann Rohwer (1997).

Music teachers' attitudes, classroom environments, and music activities in multicultural music education / by Sharon M. Young (1996).

Student attitude toward instrumental music education during the first year of instruction / by Mary Janet Brown  (1996)

A survey of Suzuki violin programs in community music schools in the United States / by Suzanne Leslie Blaker  (1995)

​ Opinions, attitudes, music skills, and acquired knowledge of older adults using an adapted version of a technology-assisted music education curriculum / by Kathryn Jo-Anne Keenan  (1995)

​ The piano teaching of Earl Wild : an introduction to his method and style / by Debora Arder  (1995)

​ A study of the aural-diagnostic and prescriptive skills of preservice and expert instrumental music teachers / by Paul Frederic Doerksen  (1994).

​ Establishing and utilizing criteria for selecting and composing appropriate choral literature for middle school mixed ensembles / by Lon S. Beery  (1994)

​Preferred general music classroom activities among low-income, urban-minority middle school students / by Yvonne P. Johnson (1994)

​Audition procedures and advice from concertmasters of American orchestras / by Joan Griffing (1994)

​ Teaching young children compositional concepts to enhance music learning in a computer learning environment / by Derjen Jeney Sun  (1993)

​ An investigation of the relationship between selected personality variables and retention of students in the string orchestra program / by Ward Franklin Mowery  (1993).

​ A descriptive study of the post-secondary musical/cultural behaviors and attitudes of participants and non-participants of instrumental music ensembles from two secondary schools in eastern Massachusetts / by Donald Martin Dregalla  (1993)

​ The status of snare drum instruction in percussion methods programs of selected universities and colleges in Ohio and contiguous states / by Cary Dachtyl  (1992)

​ An investigation of the effects of visual diagnostic skills development on the instruction and acquisition of basic conducting skills for beginning conductors / by David Edmund Scott  (1992)

​ The development of pedagogical-content knowledge : two case studies of exemplary general music teachers / by Edward Burger Duling  (1992)

​ The effectiveness of mnemonics to assist middle school general music students' recognition and retention of musical themes / by Lynda Marie Dunn  (1992).

​ An overview of issues in music student teaching, related research, and a sample study of the effects of classroom characteristics on evaluation of student teaching / by Mark W. Gallant  (1992)

​ Characteristics of in-service urban music teachers and pre-service music teachers in Ohio and their attitudes toward teaching music in urban schools / by Stephen Wade Ausmann  (1991).

​ Selected aspects of curricular pacing in introductory nonmajor music classes / by Kim Franklin Shirey  (1990)

​ The effect of differential choral group instruction on children's vocal and rhythmic performance of taught and transfer patterns / by Amy D. Chivington  (1990)

​ Justifying music in the American public school : a survey of selected Ohio school personnel / by Barbara S. Payne  (1990)

​ An examination of the uses of music in selected licensed preschools in the state of Ohio / by Kimberly Moody Golden  (1989)

​ An investigation of the effects of a researcher-designed string music curriculum on the playing skills of mildly mentally handicapped middle school students grouped in homogeneous and heterogeneous classes / by Diana Jean Van Camp  (1989).

​ The acquisition of basic conducting skills by beginning conductors : a comparison of the effects of guided and unguided videotaped modeling / by David Alan Leppla  (1989)

​ The effects of task order and function pattern on learning harmonic dictation / by Barbara Ann Murphy  (1989)

​The effect of speech rhythm, melody, and movement on song identification and performance of preschool children / by Deborah Dunne-Sousa (1988)

​ Teaching piano skills to handicapped persons through use of systematic instruction : a proposal / by Elva Tice Michal  (1987)

​ Perceived music and music-teaching competencies of classroom teachers in the state of Ohio / by Jerry Lee Goodman  (1985)

​ The differential effects of modeling and discrimination training on selected music teaching skills, confidence level, and achievement among elementary education majors / by Sister Margaret Mary Kelly  (1984)

​ The development and evaluation of a test to assess selected characteristics of prospective music educators / by Christopher Philip Doane  (1981)

​ An investigation of music in the education of mentally and physically handicapped children in the United Kingdom, with particular reference to the course, "Music for Slow Learners," at Dartington College of Arts / by Joan Kimnach Lehr  (1977)

​A study of the effectiveness of competition festivals in the music education process / by Charles Paul Temple (1973)

​ A study of practices in student teaching in selected universities with recommendations for the improvement of the full-time student teaching program in music at the Ohio State University / by Stephen Milburn Clarke  (1973)

​A survey of the opinions of administrators and music teachers in regard to large group music competition / by James Richard Hanshumaker (1956)

​The Function of expressive bodily movement in the teaching of instrumental music / by Marvin Willis Fogt (1952)

A study on audio-visual interaction : how visual temporal cues influence grouping of auditory events / by Yu Fan (2019)

Worlds of musics : cognitive ethnomusicological inquiries on experience of time and space in human music-making / by Yong Jeon Cheong (2019)

Subtle semblances of sorrow : exploring music, emotional theory, and methodology / by Lindsay Alison Warrenburg (2019)

On popular music and media : analyzing changes in compositional practices and music listening choice behavior using attention economy principles / by Hubert Léveillé Gauvin (2018)

Cognitive and theoretical analyses of expressive performance choices / by Caitlyn Trevor (2018)

Cultural influence on the perception and cognition of musical pulse and meter / by Hsiang-Ning Kung (2017)

When the leading tone doesn't lead: musical qualia in context / by Claire Arthur  (2016)

MCflow : a digital corpus of rap flow / by Nathaniel Condit-Schultz  (2016)

Examining contrasting expressive content within first and second musical themes / by Lindsay Alison Warrenburg  (2016)

Two studies on assessing emotional responses to music and mode : the effect of lowered pitch on sadness judgments, and the affective priming paradigm as an implicit measure / by Gary King-Yee Yim  (2014)

Animacy, anthropomimesis, and musical line / by George John (Yuri) Broze III  (2013)

Affective analysis of music using the progressive exposure method : the influence of bottom-up features on perceived musical affect / by Joshua David Albrecht  (2012)

An empirical investigation of a sarcastic tone of voice in instrumental music / by Joseph Stephen Plazak  (2011)

Selected topics in the perception and interpretation of musical tempo / by Randolph Burge Johnson  (2010)

A criterion-related validity test of selected indicators of musical sophistication using expert ratings / by Joy E. Ollen  (2006)

Dynamic melodic expectancy / by Bret J. Aarden  (2003)

The effect of school performing ensemble participation on the ability to perform and perceive expression in music / by Daryl Wayne Kinney  (2001)

Grouping strategy in rhythmic perception : a test of the perceptual salience of Lerdahl & Jackendoff's grouping preference rules / by Thomas Kennedy Ryan  (2001). 

The effects of variations of duration on musicians' perceptions of tonic in tonally ambiguous three-note sets / by C. Rockelle Strader  (1996). 

The effect of timbral variance on the score-reading ability of novice conductors / by Timothy Edward Swinehart  (1994)

An exploratory examination of the electroencephalographic correlates of aural imagery, kinesthetic imagery, music listening, and motor movement by novice and expert conductors / by Elizabeth Helene Jackson  (1994)

Developing the ability to recognize microtones / by Charles Norman Bates  (1992). 

Listener's choice of timing or intensity information as prominent in piano performance style recognition / by Allan James Dudek  (1992). 

Recognition of chord changes by 4- and 5-year-old American and Argentine children / by Eugenia Costa-Giomi  (1991).

The effects of timbre on aural skills : an exploration of the attributes of timbre and spectral parsing for sounds used in aural training / by Mark Lewis Lochstampfor  (1990).

An experimental investigation of the effectiveness of training on absolute pitch in adult musicians / by Mark Alan Rush  (1989)

An experimental study of relationships among music listening abilities in formally and informally trained musicians / by Henry Panion  (1989).

Improving instrumental practice techniques through use of a motor schema theory of learning / by John Edward Owen  (1988).

Humor in instrumental music : a discussion of musical affect, psychological concepts of humor and identification of musical humor / by Linda R. Lowry  (1974)

The effect of key upon emotional response to music / by Janet Souders Crist  (1947)

Study in Rain and Light : an approach for audiovisual composition / by James MacDonald  (2019)

A new music composition technique using natural science data / by Joungmin Lee (2019)

Exploring Ways to Teach Creativity in Composition / by Binshan Zhao (2019)

The composer-conductor : an examination of the relationship and connection between two disciplines / by Zachary Jacob Friedland (2018)

My music and Helmut Lachenmann's concept of sound / by Chih-Liang Lin  (2015)

Cross-disciplinary integration of musical works and visual arts through computer technology / by Keith Randolph Newton  (2013)

The black composer : identity, invisibility, relevance and the making of a brand in the digital age / by Mark Allison Lomax II  (2013)

A study of the original composition "Land of our birth" : composition for male chorus, brass, percussion, woodwinds and piano / by Michael George Martin  (2013)

A theory of orthography and the fundamental bass for the late oeuvre of Scriabin / by David Nelson Tomasacci  (2013)

Jan Radzynski's Canto (1981) : an introductory view of its genre, style, and form, with suggestions for performance / by Jiung Yoon  (2012)

Polytonal non-octave complexes / by Luis Javier Obregón  (2012)

The development of contemporary Korean music with emphasis on works of Isang Yun / by Joo Won Kim  (2011)

60x365 : compositions for the Internet / by David Morneau  (2011)

Structural analysis through ordered harmony transformations in the early works of Arnold Schoenberg / by Blake Ross Henson  (2010)

Analysis and performance aspects of Donald Harris' sonata for piano / by Seon Ok Kim  (2010)

The study of the relationship between Arnold Schoenberg and Wassily Kandinsky during Schoenberg's expressionist period /  by Sohee Kim (2010)

The piano and wind quintets of Mozart and Beethoven : reception and relationship / by Roberta Zajkowski  (2010)

Observations and trends found in Stravinsky's use of the clarinet during the years 1914-1919 / by Jennifer Joy Laubenthal  (2009)

The nine-step scale of Alexander Tcherepnin : its conception, its properties, and its use / by Kimberly Anne Veenstra  (2009)

Alan Louis Smith's Vignettes: Ellis Island : the history, evolution and performance of a modern American song cycle /  by Tamara Brooke Regensburger (2009)

El Salón México by Aaron Copland : a study and comparison of the orchestral score and two transcriptions for band /  by Erika Kirsten Svanoe (2009)

A comparative study of selected violin works of Isang Yun : Gasa für Violine und Klavier (1963) and Sonate für Violine und Klavier  / by Kyung Ha Lee (2009)

A study of the use of tuba in Ralph Vaughan Williams' nine symphonies / by John R. Bottomley  (2009)

Influence of commedia dell'arte on Stravinsky's Suite Italienne / by Sachiho Cynthia Murasugi  (2009)

Understanding Rzewski's North American ballads : from the composer to the work / by Sujin Kim  (2009)

An historical perspective on Pere Valls : with a stylistic and structural analysis of Suite Andaluza / by Joseph M. Schauer  (2008)

Harmonic syntax in Delius's late period chamber music (1905-1930) / by HyounKyoung Yie  (2008)

Conflict and meaning in Carl Nielsen's Concerto for clarinet and orchestra, Op. 57 (1928) / by Douglas Monroe  (2008)

Analysis and performance aspects of György Ligeti's Études pour piano : Fanfares and Arc-en-ciel / by Yung-jen Chen  (2007)

An innovative approach to serialism : George Rochberg's Twelve bagatelles for piano and Symphony no. 2 / by Yoojin Kim  (2007)

The Symphony for band of Donald E. McGinnis : a guide for conductors / by Matthew Charles Saunders  (2007)

Discrepancies in the score of Symphony for Band of Donald E. McGinnis are noted here:  https://etd.ohiolink.edu/pg_10?6287053351965::NO:10:P10_ETD_SUBID:65611

Four motets from the Florilegium portense / by Mark A. Chaney  (2007)

Random precision : some applications of fractals and cellular automata in music composition / by Igor Karaca  (2005)

An examination of notation in selected repertoire for multiple percussion / by Alyssa Gretchen Smith  (2005)

Selective American perspectives on issues of Twenty-first-century musical progress / by Yuri Bortz  (2005)

The trumpet as a voice of Americana in the Americanist music of Gershwin, Copland, and Bernstein / by Amanda Kriska Bekeny  (2005)

Rules for setting of French text in the writings of Alexandre Etienne Choron (1771-1834) and his contemporaries / by Geraldine Metcalf Rosser  (2003)

Playing with circles : a musico-poetic study of György Kurtág's "Scenes from a novel," op. 19 (1979-1982) / by Diana Lentsner  (2002)

The influence of Chopin in Piano music on the twenty-four preludes for Piano, Opus 11 of Alexander Scriabin / by Seong-Ae Lim  (2002)

Prokofiev piano sonatas no. 2, no. 5, and no. 8 : comparison and performance strategies / by Yun-Young Hwang  (2002)

Compositional issues with Corigliano, Oliveros, and Kernis / by Keith Gregory Dippre  (2001)

A study of the wind-band music of Frank Ticheli with an analysis of Fortress, Postcard, and Vesuvius / by John A. Darling  (2001)

Symbolic structure in the music of Gubaidulina / by Fay Damaris Neary  (1999)

Fusion of musical styles and cultures in Bright Sheng's opera "The Song of Majnun" / by Chiung-Tan Hsu  (1999)

Olly Wilson, Anthony Davis, and George Lewis : the lives, works, and perspectives of three contemporary African American composers /  by Robert Thomas Tanner (1999)

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's music for men's voices including a detailed analysis of Festgesang: An die Künstler, opus 68 and Zwei Geistliche Mannerchöre, opus 115 with suggestions for rehearsal and performance  / by Joseph H. Janisch (1998)

Aspects of historical background, literary influence, form, and performance interpretation in Robert Schumann's Carnaval / by Chllung-Wel Chou  (1998)

Seo-kwang (a ray of hope) : inspiration in Korean crisis and the influence of Korean traditional music / by Bong-Ho Kim  (1998)

Symbolism and textual painting in four vocal works by George Crumb / by Douglas Bell Reeder  (1997)

Pictorial and poetic influences in Benjamin Britten's Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo : a magical journey through associations / by Douglas W. Bolin  (1996)

Aspects of neo-classicism in the first movements of piano sonatas by Barber, Sessions, Copland, and Stravinsky / by Gui Sook Lee  (1996)

The Debussy edition of The four ballades of Chopin / by Wei Wu  (1995)

A commentary on African-American musical style with an analysis of the influences of African-American musical style on the composition "Simple City" / by Charles Gregory Washington  (1994)

A comparative study of reductionist tendencies in the arts /  by Neil P. Cassidy (1994)

Keening as a cross-cultural phenomenon / by Todd Dunham Harvey  (1993) 

L'Histoire du soldat and Les noces : a historical, theoretical, and theatrical comparison study of two chamber music compositions by Igor Stravinsky /  by Janis LaFaye McKay (1993)

Oley Speaks and the Oley Speaks music library archive : a legacy of the twentieth century American art song / by Stephanie Kay Tingler  (1993)

Mussorgsky's Pictures at an exhibition : an analytical and performance study / by Chen-Tien Lee  (1993)

The songs of Franz Liszt / by Michael David Baron  (1993)

A critical evaluation of the current performance versions of Musorgsky's "Night on Bald Mountain," based on the history and content of Musorgsky's original extant versions and a new orchestration of "Night on Bald Mountain," respectfully based upon Musorgsky's original extant versions / by Daniel W. Lochrie  (1992)

A method for generating pitch and rhythm for use in composition based on analytical techniques of Jonathan Bernard / by Christopher Sayles Kenney  (1992)

Kennst du das Land : performance guide to six musical settings of Goethe's poem / by Seonmi Koh  (1991)

The piano in Alban Berg's opera, Lulu / by Mary Jane Fahrenbruck  (1990)

Song composers and their poetry choices : an analysis of the literary background and textual selections of twelve composers / by Thomas Andrew Gregg  (1989)

Liszt's Mazeppa : the history and development of a symphonic poem / by John Douglas Fry  (1988)

Using a digital soundfile mixing program as a compositional tool : Extensions for concert band and tape / by Neal Wesley Yocom  (1988). Authorization/login required.

Requiem mass for chorus and orchestra ; with a monograph on the history, regulation, and content of the Missa pro defunctis / by Marshall Paul Onofrio  (1987). Authorization/login required.

The future of the symphony orchestra based upon its historical development / by Steven Lee Winteregg  (1987)

Chiang Wen-Yeh : the style of his selected piano works and a study of music modernization in Japan and China / by Tzong-Kai Kuo  (1987). Authorization/login required.

The synthesis and manipulation of fused ensemble timbres and sound masses by means of digital signal processing / by Richard Jordan Smoot  (1986). Authorization/login required.

Part I: Evocation as a compositional device : Part II: Concerto for chamber orchestra / by Rocky J. Reuter  (1986)

Some observations on the sociological role of the composer in the twentieth century / by E. Michael Harrington  (1985). Authorization/login required.

Part I: Representationalism in selected twentieth century compositions about the sea. Part II: sententia, sea music for soprano, woodwinds, brass, and percussion / by Susan Elaine Jenkins  (1984)

The piano between 1800 and 1850 : the instruments for which the composers wrote / by John Wesley Golightly  (1980)

Symphony No.10 by David Maslanka with Matthew Maslanka commissioning, completion, performance and analysis / by Onsby Cray Rose  (2019)

The Controlled Indeterminacy in Lutoslawski's Cello Concerto / by Shuo Shen  (2019)

Classification and pattern extraction: application of wavelets in music analysis / by Jennifer Christine Shafer  (2016)

Contour levels : an abstraction of pitch space based on African tone systems / by Aaron Carter-Ényì  (2016)

Bagatelles No. 6 and No. 8, Op. 59 by Nikolai Kapustin : background, analysis, and performance guideline / by Sekyeong Seong  (2015)

The expressive phrasing concepts of Marcel Tabuteau applied to concerto in Eb major for horn and orchestra, K. 417 by W.A. Mozart / by Joshua P. Micha  (2014)

Smooth voice-leading systems for atonal music / by Yeajin Kim  (2013)

The songs of Lori Laitman : an analysis of sunflowers and early snow / by Helen Teresa Allen  (2013)

The Reed Trio : analysis of works by Ibert, Françaix and Schreiner with a representative repertoire list / by Jacqueline Therese Bretz  (2013)

Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich : background, analysis, and performance application / by Emily Ann Patronik  (2013)

Ignace Joseph Pleyel's Parthia in Dis : a study and critical edition / by John Anthony Oelrich  (2012)

Ecuadorian-folk and avant-garde elements in Luis Humberto Salgado's sonatas for string instruments / by Juan Carlos Ortega Paredes  (2012)

Daniel Levitan : an examination of his compositional approach with an analysis of marimba four hands / by Gregory Austin Lyons  (2011)

An analysis of style and influence in Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Le Danze del Re David / by Chien-Hui Wong  (2011)

​ Robert Schumann's part-songs for men's chorus and a detailed analysis of Fünf Gesänge (Jagdlieder), opus 137 /  by Timothy David Sarsany (2010)

A comparison of Samuel Barber's: Knoxville: Summer of 1915 and Andromache's Farewell / by Diana Marina Cataldi  (2010)

The study of the relationship between Arnold Schoenberg and Wassily Kandinsky during Schoenberg's expressionist period /  by Sohee Kim (2010)

An analysis and performance guide to Benjamin Lees's Odyssey I and II / by Youmee Kim  (2008)

The death and resurrection of function / by John Gabriel Miller  (2008)

A foundational approach to core music instruction in undergraduate music theory based on common universal principles / by Christy Jo Talbott  (2008)

"Xianshi," the Viola Concerto by Yi Chen : general analysis and issues of performance interpretation / by Chi-Chuan Teng  (2001). Authorization/login required.

An eighteenth-century Pietist theory of music psychology : the "Brevissima theoriae musicae analysis" of Johann Fricker and Friedrich Oetinger / by Peter John Knapp  (2001). Authorization/login required.

Part writing, error detection, and writing-to-learn : three strategies for learning music theory constructs / by Bruce C. Kelley  (1997)

Approaches to Wolf : Schenker, transformation, function / by Elizabeth Paige Sayrs  (1997)

An analysis of three violin sonatas by William Bolcom / by Philip Richard Baldwin  (1996)

A critical examination of Schenker's theory of linear progressions / by Edward W. Klonoski  (1994)

Enharmonicism in theory and practice in 18th-century music / by Paula Jean Telesco  (1993). Authorization/login required.

Harmonic tonality in the theories of Jérôme-Joseph Momigny / by Glenn Gerald Caldwell  (1993). Authorization/login required.

Aspects of early major-minor tonality : structural characteristics of the music of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries / by Norman Douglas Anderson  (1992). Authorization/login required.

Tonality in Schoenberg's Theme and variations for band, Opus 43a and Symphony for band / by David Manuel Garcia  (1986)

An examination of semiotics in musical analysis : the Neapolitan complex in Beethoven's Op. 131 / by William Patrick Dougherty  (1985)

Double string quartet : musical score and analysis / by Thomas Howard Romine  (1984). Authorization/login required.

Descriptive analysis of three one-act operas by Seymour Barab / by Heather Joy Parr  (1982)

Dialogue for jazz piano and orchestra with preliminary research and analysis  / by John Theodore Emche (1980). Authorization/login required.

Paul Hindemith's music for flute : analysis of solo works and stylistic and formal considerations of chamber works  / by Jean Mary Ohlsson (1975). Authorization/login required.

Between the inside and the outside : seven American composers in the twentieth century and their piano pieces / by Liguang Zhou  (2019)

A study of Tyzen Hsiao's piano concerto, op. 53: a comparison with Rachmaninoff's piano concerto no. 2 / by Lin-Min Chang  (2018)

Pulse (2014) by Ching-chu Hu : an approach, analysis, and performance study / by Pei-Sin Chen  (2017)

A study of Unsuk Chin's Piano Concerto: The influence of Gyorgy Ligeti's Piano Concerto / by Eunhee Kim  (2016)

Tan Dun's Eight Memories in Watercolor, op.1 : strategies for pianists and a version comparison / by Baolu Chen  (2016)

György Ligeti's Désordre and L'escalier du Diable : compositional style and method of practice / by Mihyun Lee  (2015)

A study and performance guide to Luciano Berio's Six Encores pour piano / by Jinyoung Kim  (2014)

A study of the Third Piano Sonata of Carl Vine (2007) : the musical characteristics of the third sonata compared through the first sonata and second sonata and practical performance guidance / by Gina Kyounglae Kang  (2012)

Writing styles and performance guidelines of Carl Vine's Piano Concerto No. 1 / by Ji Young Park  (2012)

George Gershwin's An American in Paris for two pianos : a critical score study and performance guide / by Joseph Michael Van Dyk  (2011)

Selected original piano solo works of Robert Boury : emphasis on performance and practice suggestions / by Rina Shimizu-Grow  (2011)

Analysis of and performance suggestions for Astor Piazzolla's piano solo work Three Preludes : Leijia's game, Flora's game, Sunny's game /  by Lin-San Chou (2010)

Variations on a Theme by Haydn (1990) and the Invisible Drummer (1974) by Andre Previn : an introduction and approach to performance / by Mei-Hsuan Huang  (2010)

The solo piano works of Alexander Müllenbach : an introduction and approach to performance / by Ryan Joseph Behan  (2009)

Edvard Grieg's "Ballade in the form of variations on a Norwegian melody," op.24, for piano, and "Old Norwegian melody with variations," op.51, for two pianos : an analytical overview and interpretive study of the variation procedure / by Amalia Sagona  (2009)

Dmitri Shostkovich's [sic] Piano concerto op. 35 : a pianist's performance guide / by Jung-Hwa Lee  (2008)

Analysis and performance aspects of György Ligeti's Études pour piano : Fanfares and Arc-en-ciel / by Yung-jen Chen  (2007)

An analysis of and performance guide to Lou Harrison's Suite for Piano and Kenneth Leighton's Six Studies: Study-Variations Op. 56 / by Na Young Kim  (2004)

The piano sonatas of Carl Vine : a guideline to performance and style analysis / by Eun-Kyoung Yang  (2003)

Janáček from the pianist's perspective : a prescriptive analysis of "On an overgrown path," the Sonata 1.X.1905, and "In the mist" /  by Jennifer Eunji Lee (2003)

The variations in B Flat Minor, Opus 3 of Karol Szymanowski : an analysis of performance challenges and solutions / by Yung-Ching Yang  (2002). Authorization/login required.

The piano compositional style of Lucrecia Roces Kasilag / by Caroline Besana Salido  (2002)

Igor Stravinsky's three movements from Petrushka : an analysis of performance practice / by Hee Chung  (2002)

A performer's guide to the six Preludes, op. 6, and Toccata, op. 15, of Robert Muczynski : with a short synopsis of Russian influence and style / by Min-Jung Cho  (2002)

The two sonatas for Violin and Piano by a neglected composer, Howard Ferguson : a performer's analysis / by Ya-Chiao Lin  (2000)

Trilogy-Prokofiev's War Sonatas : a study of pianism diagnosis and performance practice / by Chiann-Yi Liao  (1999)

The cello and piano works of Camargo Guarnieri / by Paulo César Martins Rabelo  (1996)

Beethoven's piano concerto in C major, opus 15 : structural analysis and performance strategies / by Gloria Nye-Gin Yeh  (1994)

Mozart's Piano concerto in D minor, K. 466 : analysis and discussion of interpretation and performance / by Mei-Na Hsu  (1994)

Robert Schumann's piano concerto in A minor, Op. 54 : a stemmatic analysis of the sources / by Mahn-Hee Kang  (1992)

A study of Chopin's piano sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, with suggestions for performance / by Janida Dhuvabhark  (1992)

John Ireland's first Sonata for violin and piano : an introduction to its study / by Nelson Owen Harper  (1992). Authorization/login required.

The piano concertos of Carl Maria von Weber : precursors of the romantic piano concerto / by Richard C. Lopez  (1989)

A style change in Rachmaninoff's piano music as seen in the second piano sonata in B-flat minor, Opus 36 [1913 and 1931 versions] / by Kim Andrei Lasa  (1988)

A graded annotated bibliography of selected solo piano works of Alexandre Gretchaninoff / by Ann Elisa Haertling-Lint  (1988). Authorization/login required.

An analysis of Rachmaninoff's Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18 : aids towards performance / by So-Ham Kim Chung  (1988)

Chopin's Concerto in E minor, op. 11 : an analysis for performance / by Chia-Huei Ai  (1986). Authorization/login required.

Score and analysis of the International Suite for Two Pianos and Orchestra / by James Edward Lucas  (1986). Authorization/login required.

The original composition and analysis of "Ten Concert Etudes for Pianoforte" / by Steven Martin Bresnen  (1985). Authorization/login required.

An analysis of Frank Martin's Second Piano Concerto / by Michael Eldon Dellinger  (1985). Authorization/login required.

Alexander Scriabin's ten piano sonatas : their philosophical meaning and its musical expression / by Elizabeth A. Barany-Schlauch  (1985)

Hindemith's Third Piano Sonata : a new assessment / by Viscount Francis Thurston  (1984). Authorization/login required.

The original solo piano music of Albert Roussel / by Timothy John Minnis  (1984). Authorization/login required.

An analytical study of the Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, of Robert Schumann / by Diane Kay Earle  (1984). Authorization/login required.

Dialogue for jazz piano and orchestra with preliminary research and analysis /  by John Theodore Emche, Jr. (1980). Authorization/login required.

A program in piano accompanying at the Ohio State University : a feasibility study / by Judyth Carolyn Lippmann  (1980). Authorization/login required.

The status and practices of class piano programs in selected colleges and universities of the state of Ohio / by Werner Sonntag  (1980)

The interpretation of accent signs in Roger Sessions' Third Piano Sonata / by Diana Ruth Duffin  (1979). Authorization/login required.

A study of the similarities in fingering principles of the 18th and 20th centuries /  by Marya Hannum Giesy (1979). Authorization/login required.

An analysis of the Opera III, V, and VI keyboard sonatas of Giovanni Marco Placido Rutini / by Stephen Butler Brown  (1979). Authorization/login required.

The musical textures of Stravinsky's Three Movements from Petrouchka, for piano: a comparative study of the transcription with other versions of Petrouchka / by Roger Trent Nohl  (1978). Authorization/login required.

The influence of French impressionism and the essence of the Hungarian national character in Zoltán Kodály's piano music / by István Paku Korody  (1978)

Tonality and form in selected French piano sonatas : 1900-1950 / by Virginia Elizabeth Kniesner  (1977)

The Controlled Indeterminacy in Lutoslawski's Cello Concerto / by Shuo Shen (2019)

How to learn the Dvořák concerto in B minor : building personalized practice techniques for virtuosic performance / by Elizabeth Jeremica  (2015)

A pedagogical approach to vibrato styles for advanced cello students and their teachers / by Tzu Yun Chen  (2013)

String bass lutherie in North America : a compendium of makers and examples, 1788-1970 / by Garry Wasserman  (2012)

Ecuadorian-folk and avant-garde elements in Luis Humberto Salgado's sonatas for string instruments / by Juan Carlos Ortega Paredes  (2012)

Pitch performance : a rational approach to the acquisition of intonation skills / by Benjamin R. Coy  (2012)

Building memory structures to foster musicianship in the cello studio / by Mary Davis Fetherston  (2011)

A comparative study of selected violin works of Isang Yun : Gasa für Violine und Klavier (1963) and Sonate für Violine und Klavier /  by Kyung Ha Lee (2009)

Five late Baroque works for string instruments transcribed for clarinet and piano : a performance edition with commentary /  by Antoine Terrell Clark (2009)

Musical use of a general and expressive plucked-string instrument in software / by James Michael Croson  (2004)

The three violin sonatas of British composer Wilfred Josephs (1927-1997) / by Shi-Ling Lin  (2000). Authorization/login required.

The Cello works of Hsiao Tyzen / by Ru-Ping Chen  (1999). Authorization/login required.

The Cello and Piano Sonatas of Emilie Mayer (1821-1883) / by Marie-Aline Cadieux  (1999). Authorization/login required.

Antoine Reicha's quartets for flute and strings, op. 98 : an historical perspective and stylistic overview / by Leslie Goldman Maaser  (1998). Authorization/login required.

The status of contrabass instruction at selected colleges and universities in the United States of America / by Tod Leavitt  (1997)

A performer's analysis of Allan Pettersson's Concerto No. 2 for violin and orchestra / by Anna Kwak  (1994). Authorization/login required.

The violin music of Karol Szymanowski : a review of the repertoire and stylistic features / by Lisa Elizabeth Lantz  (1994)

Biomechanical analysis of double bassists' performance postures / by Kathleen A. Horvath  (1994)

Towards development of a critical edition of the string quartets of Charles Tomlinson Griffes / by Constance Elizabeth Barrett  (1994). Authorization/login required.

A five year comprehensive curriculum for young violinists / by Karen Williams Romeo  (1986)

The ten preludes for Unaccompanied Violin, op. 35 by Eugène Ysaÿe / by Gordon Shepherd Baughman  (1976)

An investigation of the relationships between parental involvement and the performance ability of violin students / by Gerald Richard Doan  (1973)

Flute repertoire from Japan : an analysis of twentieth-century flute sonatas by Ikuma Dan, Hikaru Hayashi, and Akira Tamba / by Daniel Ryan Gallagher  (2019)

The Interpretation of Opera Excerpts for Bassoon: A Pedagogical Analysis of Selected Excerpts / by Erik S. Malmer (2019)

Twenty interesting etudes for the developing trumpet player : the challenges of range and need for intermediate etudes / by Edward Clark  (2019)

African-American bassoonists and their representation within the classical music environment / by Ian Anthony Bell  (2019)

Turkish classical clarinet repertoire : performance, accessibility, and integration into the canon with a performance guide to works by Edward J. Hines and Ahmet Adnan Saygun / by Sarah Elizabeth Korneisel  (2019)

A conductor's and performer's guide to Steven Bryant's concerto for alto saxophone / by Chester James Jenkins  (2018)

A survey of chamber works for trumpet and electronics / by Isaac David Winland  (2018)

A conductor's and performer's guide to Steven Bryant's concerto for alto saxophone / by Chester James Jenkins (2018)

The United States Army Band Herald Trumpets, 1959-2017 / by Kenneth Bradley Holzworth (2018)

The structure and movement of clarinet playing / by Sheri Lynn Rolf  (2018)

The clarinet works of Jörg Widmann : a performance guide to fantasie for clarinet solo with a survey of unaccompanied clarinet repertoire and guide to contemporary techniques / by Zachary Daniel Dierickx  (2018)

Interdisciplinary transfer and cultivation : how vocal, writing, and visual arts can inform horn practice amd performance / by Jenna Lynn McBride-Harris  (2017)

Finding meaning in the music of David Maslanka / by Melody Baker  (2017)

Three danzas by Puerto Rican clarinetist/composer Juan Ríos Ovalle arranged for clarinet and piano / by Evan Thomas Lynch  (2017)

A Classical clarinetist's guide to klezmer music / by Dylan Mikhail Lloyd  (2017)

First-wave women clarinetists retrospective : a guide to women clarinetists born before 1930 / by Manchusa Loungsangroong  (2017)

Brahms's four serious songs : arranged for trombone and string orchestra / by Anthony L. Weikel  (2015)

Gustave Vogt : performer, educator and composer toward an edition of his works for oboe and English horn / by Stephanie Jane Kunz  (2015)

An introduction to twentieth-century flute music by Norwegian composers : with emphasis on Øistein Sommerfeldt and publications by Norsk Musikforlag / by Rachel E. Haug  (2015)

Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen : transcription for trumpet ensemble / by Benjamin Michael Joy  (2015)

Contemporary clarinet music in Finland : three concertos by Finnish composers commissioned for Kari Kriikku / by Katie Marie Morell  (2014)

Philippe Gaubert's Poème élégiaque  pour saxophone et orchestre : a study and critical edition / by Christian Secrist  (2013)

“The Singing Style of the Bohemians” – A Study of the Bohemian Contributions to Horn Pedagogy, Western Perspectives on Czech Horn Playing and Analysis of the Teachings of Zdenek Divoky' at the Academy of Performing Arts  / by Tiffany N. Damicone (2013)

The commissioned flute choir pieces presented by university/college flute choirs and NFA sponsored flute choirs at National Flute Association annual conventions with a brief history of the flute choir and its repertoire / by Yoon Hee Kim  (2013)

The clarinetist's guide to the performance of the clarinet, viola, and piano trios by Mozart, Bruch, and Larsen / by Adrienne Marie Marshall  (2013)

Observations of Bassoon playing in Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark / by Kerry Ann Haberkern  (2013)

Flute articulation pedagogy : the effect of language-specific consonant pronunciation on a flutist's articulation within the French and English languages /  by Erin Helgeson Torres (2012)

Joseph Kreines and his music for alto saxophone : a biography, analysis, and performance guide / by Michael Rene Torres  (2012)

Humbert Lucarelli : oboe artist / by Bradley Michael Walsh  (2011)

An overview of the history and current state of bassoon music in Mexico / by Kristilyn Woods  (2011)

A supplementary book of Chinese music for the Suzuki flute student / by Nicole Marie Charles  (2010)

The swing era clarinetists and their contributions to twentieth-century clarinet repertoire / by Mary Margaret Smith  (2010)

An overview of the pedagogical benefits of trumpet ensemble playing / by Jonathan Todd Bosarge  (2010)

The evolving mission and purpose of the Pittsburgh Flute Club in the twentieth century / by Kathleen Anne Cameron  (2009)

Duo sonatas and sonatinas for two clarinets, or clarinet and another woodwind instrument : an annotated catalog / by Yu-Ju Ti  (2009)

Three quintets by and for Heinrich Joseph Baermann / by Alisha Leighanne Miller  (2009)

A new model for beginning trombone lessons / by Joel Shonkwiler  (2009)

An annotated bibliography of current research in the field of the medical problems of trumpet playing / by Mark Alan Wade  (2008)

The musical life and career of James B. Underwood / by James M. Stokes, Jr.  (2008)

An illustrated basic flute repair manual for professionals / by Horng-Jiun Lin  (2008)

The oboe concerto of John Harbison : a guide to analysis, performance, and the collaboration with oboist William Bennett /  by Ann Fronckowiak (2006)

A bibliography of chamber music and double concerti literature for oboe and clarinet / by Anthony J. Costa  (2005)

The application of different teaching strategies reflective of individual students' learning modalities in the university flute studio class /  by Nicole L. Molumby (2004)

Leoš Janáček's wind sextet, Mládí: A history of an interpretative source and suggestions for performance / by Elizabeth Suzanne Chaussé  (2004)

Brecker's blues : transcription and theoretical analysis of six selected improvised blues solos by jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker / by David Rawlings Freedy  (2003)

Flutists' family tree : in search of the American Flute School / by Demetra Baferos Fair  (2003)

An annotated bibliography of twentieth-century solo and chamber literature for the E-flat clarinet / by Kathleen M. Gardiner  (2002)

Potential implications for the studio environments in the 21st century : model: studio arts-specifically, schools of music Oboe performance / by  Debra Hawk-Volzer (2002)

A selected study of symphonies concertantes for multiple clarinet soloists, 1770-1850, including works by Stamitz, Devienne, Krommer, Tausch, Müller, Schindelmeisser and Baermann / by Gail S. Lehto  (2002)

Trio for horn, cello and piano / by Richard A. Nichols  (2002). Authorization/login required.

Scale, arpeggio, and interval studies for the bassoon / by Robert D. Jordan  (2001). Authorization/login required.

Hugo Fox : a biography of a prominent American Bassoonist / by Karen M. Crews  (2001). Authorization/login required.

Chamber music with bass clarinet: a bibliography of works and a correlation with the emergence of the Virtuosic Orchestral Bass Clarinet /  by Daniel A. Paprocki (2000)

The Piccolo in the chamber music of the twentieth century : an annotated bibliography of selected works / by Therese M. Wacker  (2000)

An index of excerpts and an overview of published Orchestral Bassoon excerpt collections with a comparison of three collections / by Tama I. Kott  (2000). Authorization/login required.

The influence of Jazz and popular music on the American Trombone Concerto, a selected study of the Solo Trombone and large ensemble works of Richard Peaslee, James Pugh, Howard Buss, and Dexter Morrill /  by Thomas W. Zugger (2000)

The New York Woodwind Quintet : a continuing legacy / by Amy L. Likar  (1999)

The F major bassoon concerto (RTT Schacht 30) of Theodor Von Schacht (1748-1823) / by Douglas E. Spaniol  (1998). Authorization/login required.

An examination of published orchestral excerpt study materials for bassoon and contrabassoon / by David W. Oyen  (1998)

The Woodwind music of Arthur Roland Frackenpohl : his biography, an analysis of two works for Clarinet, and an annotated bibliography of the original works for Woodwinds  / by Deborah Elizabeth Andrus (1998). Authorization/login required.

A Hypermedia Guide to Jazz Appreciation, Beginnings to Chicago / by Craig S. Sylvern  (1996). Authorization/login required.

Selected chamber excerpts for clarinet taken from the repertoire of the mixed wind quintet / by Barbara A. Specht  (1996)

An annotated bibliography of Canadian music for oboe, oboe d'amore and English horn found in the Canadian Music Centre / by Sarah J. Hamilton  (1996)

The clarinet reed : an introduction to its biology, chemistry, and physics / by Donald Jay Casadonte  (1995)

A selected bibliography of music for clarinet and one other instrument by women composers / by Melanie Ann Richards  (1993)

Certain oboe techniques and ensemble pedagogy in selected woodwind chamber music of Heitor Villa-Lobos / by Ailene Annette Munger-MacKay  (1993)

A repertoire guide Including annotations of high school level keyboard percussion works for four mallets / by Ashley Nicole Summerlin  (2019)

The notation and engraving of percussion in modern wind band composition / by Mario Antony Marini  (2016)

Four works for solo timpani: an analysis and performance guide / by Naomi Joy Marcus  (2016)

Daniel Levitan : an examination of select unpitched percussion chamber works / by Juan Mendoza III  (2015)

Solo and chamber percussion works by Nigel Westlake : an examination of Fabian theory, the Hinchinbrook Riffs, the Invisible Men, Kalabash, Malachite Glass, Moving Air, Omphalo Centric Lecture and Penguin Circus / by Kevin Matthew Estes  (2014)

Eckhard Kopetzki's compositions for Marimba Competitions : an examination and comparison of Three Movements for a Solo Dancer and Night of Moon Dances / by Darin James Olson  (2011)

Development of the percussion ensemble through the contributions of the Latin American composers Amadeo Roldán, José Ardévol, Carlos Chávez, and Alberto Ginastera /  by John Richard Hall (2008)

A cultural analysis of Afro-Caribbean rhythm, strumming, and movement for the North American school steelband / by Lennard V. Moses  (2008)

The published vibraphone music of Christopher Deane : an examination and comparison of Mourning dove sonnet and The apocryphal still life / by David Malcolm Wolf  (2008)

​ A review of literature and texts relating to the percussion methods course including a proposal for a new text to meet concerns about course content and structure / by Kimberley H. Burdett  (2007)

​ A survey of percussion studio curricula in the state universities of the United States and Puerto Rico / by Pamela J. Nave  (2001)

​ The distribution, construction, tuning, and performance technique of the African log xylophone / by Yoo Jin Bae  (2001)

​ Notation for percussion instruments / by Charles L. Spohn  (1953)

An overview of the pedagogical benefits of trumpet ensemble playing  / by Jonathan Todd Bosarge  (2010)

The piano and wind quintets of Mozart and Beethoven  : reception and relationship / by Roberta Zajkowski  (2010)

The Woodwind music of Arthur Roland Frackenpohl : his biography, an analysis of two works for Clarinet, and an annotated bibliography of the original  by Deborah Elizabeth Andrus (1998). Authorization/login required.

Certain oboe techniques and ensemble pedagogy in selected woodwind chamber music of Heitor Villa-Lobos / by Ailene Annette Munger- MacKay  (1993)

Differential approaches to rehearsing and conducting an instrumental ensemble / by Bruce Burbank Moss  (1989)

Musical conducting emblems : an investigation of the use of specific conducting gestures by instrumental conductors and their interpretation by instrumental performers / by Gary Donn Sousa  (1988)

A descriptive analysis of secondary instrumental conductor rehearsal problem-solving approaches, addressed musical elements and relationship to student attitude / by Louis A. Menchaca  (1988)

A study of the effectiveness of rhythmic drill materials with student/conductor-teachers while conducting a live ensemble from a full score / by Jack Norman Liles  (1978)

Music for two, three, and four flutes by Friedrich Kuhlau / by Ann Kozuch Fairbanks  (1975)

Sousa's descriptive works and suites as class-cultural mediations / by Steven Wilcer  (2017)

The history and development of the front ensemble in drum corps international / by Lane Wendell Summerlin  (2016)

An examination of the band works nominated for the Grawemeyer Award for music composition and factors influencing the likelihood a band work will win / by Nicholas James Enz  (2015)

Ohio band directors' perceptions of large group adjudicated events / by Kenneth Lloyd Hoffman, Jr.  (2014)

An analysis of select beginning band method books and the level to which they address the national standards for music education / by Kie Watkins  (2011)

A study of Ohio high school band directors' perceived preparation for teaching high school marching band through participation in a collegiate marching band, marching band technique classes, and methods courses / by Brad A. Williamson  (2009)

"El Salón México" by Aaron Copland : a study and comparison of the orchestral score and two transcriptions for band / by Erika Kirsten Svanoe  (2009)

A cultural analysis of Afro-Caribbean rhythm, strumming, and movement for the North American school steelband /  by Lennard V. Moses (2008)

The Symphony for band of Donald E. McGinnis : a guide for conductors / by Matthew Charles Saunders (2007)

A study of first-year students within The Ohio State University and the factors influencing nonparticipation in band programs at the collegiate level / by Michael John Stewart  (2007)

An index of wind band literature analyses from periodicals and university research / by Milton Allen  (2006)

A descriptive analysis of the fourteen Mid-American Conference athletic band programs / by Eric W. Aho  (2005)

A course in band literature based on a standard repertoire developed from the opinions of selected collegiate and secondary school band directors / by Carol M. Hayward  (2004)

The quality and technical difficulty of repertoire performed by non-auditioned, small college bands and the criteria considered in the selection of this literature / by Ronda E. King  (2001)

A study of factors influencing nonparticipation in collegiate band programs among first-year students in the Pacific-10 Athletic Conference / by John Bradley McDavid  (1999)

A descriptive analysis of the eleven Big Ten Conference marching band programs / by John Allen Fuller  (1995)

Notable percussion excerpts of the twentieth century wind-band repertoire / by Charles Timothy Sivils  (1995)

A selected annotated list of wind band works by Henry Cowell and a performance edition of his Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 1 for Symphonic Band / by Jere by Brown, Jeremy Scott  (1993)

A status study of nonselective concert bands at selected colleges and universities / by Patrick Franklin Casey  (1993). Authorization/login required.

"A-tonal odyssey for band" : a detailed analysis / by David L. Taylor  (1992). Authorization/login required.

The brass band movement in North America : a survey of brass bands in the United States and Canada / by Ned Mark Hosler  (1992). Authorization/login required.

The influence of Leonard B. Smith on the heritage of the band in the United States / by Vincent Polce  (1991). Authorization/login required.

The effects of expressive and nonexpressive conducting on the performance accuracy of selected expression markings by individual high school instrumentalists / by Vincent James Sidoti  (1990). Authorization/login required.

Wind band performance repertoire at the university level : a survey of collegiate wind band curricula and current repertoire selection processes / by David Otto Woike  (1990)

The effect of conductor sensitization on ensemble response to articulation styles in high school bands / by John Wallace Taylor  (1989). Authorization/login required.

An auralization-based curriculum as a methodology for advanced aural skills training for wind band conductors / by Marcia Ann La Reau  (1989). Authorization/login required.

Marching band techniques in the music teacher education curriculum : a survey of high school band director needs and current university offerings and practices / by Frank Carl Tracz  (1987)

A descriptive analysis of relationships between verbal behaviors of teacher-conductors and ratings of selected junior high and senior high school band rehearsals / by Robert Alan Carpenter  (1986). Authorization/login required.

The effects of selected factors on the choice of freshmen instrumentalists in small colleges to participate or not to participate in the college concert band / by Garen Killion Milton  (1982)

The effects of structured singing activities and self-evaluation practice on elementary band students' instrumental music performance, melodic tonal imagery, self-evaluation, and attitude / by LaPointe Manuel Davis  (1981)

Relationship of private instrumental music instruction to the performance ratings of selected school bands / by Robert F. Kessler  (1961)

A performance guide to Friendly Persuasions : Homage to Poulenc by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer / by Daniel Christopher Stein (2019)

Vascularity and the hormonal cycle in female classical singers / by Kimberly Dawn Monzón (2019)

An Attentive Interpretation Study of Claude Debussy’s Trois chansons de Bilitis for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano, Including Jake Heggie’s Arrangement of Trois Chansons de Bilitis for Mezzo-Soprano and String Quartet / by Élise DesChamps (2019)

From baritone to tenor: making the switch / by Weilong Tao  (2017)

Musical means in Mussorgsky's Songs and dances of death : a singer's study guide / by Jason Fuh  (2017)

The adolescent singing voice in the 21st century : vocal health and pedagogy promoting vocal health / by Rianne Marcum Gebhardt  (2016)

Humanistic vocal pedagogy: exploring a voice teacher's scope of practice through a perspective of wellness / by Emily Katherine Brand  (2016)

​ Teaching the songs of Ivor Gurney : an applied studio guide to the utilization of fourteen songs / by Errik M. Hood  (2015)

A study guide of the Taiwanese composer, Nan-Chang Chien, and his four aboriginal lieder for soprano and orchestra / by Szu-Yu Chu  (2014)

Guide of the voice teacher to vocal health for voice students : preventing, detecting and addressing symptoms / by Sarah Khatcherian Milo  (2014)

Perfecting your practice : rehearsal techniques and strategies for the undergraduate singer / by Jennifer Maxwell Whitehead  (2013)

That world of somewhere in between : the history of cabaret and the cabaret songs of Richard Pearson Thomas, Volume I / by Rebecca Eveleth Mullins  (2013)

Ernesto Lecuona : his life and his songs / by Olga Perez Flora  (2013)

A performance guide to Mandarin-Chinese diction and selected art songs / by Yung-Wei Sun  (2012)

A performer's guide to John Musto's song cycle, Quiet songs / by Ching-Yi Chen  (2012)

Translation into Korean of chapter 9, appendix I, and II of The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice by Barbara M. Doscher /  by Eunsook Lee (2011)

Bridging the gap, transitioning vocalists from academia to career / by Laura Michele Portune Cordell  (2011)

The Russian word in song: cultural and linguistic issues of classical singing in the Russian language / by Kathleen L. Manukyan  (2011)

Understanding Libby Larsen's "Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flowers" a collection of love songs / by Huei-en Hsuu  (2011)

Musical and lyrical multiplicity of hua'er flower songs / by Mo Li  (2011)

Hanns Eisler and his Hollywood Songbook : a survey of the Five Elegies (Fünf Elegien) and the Hölderlin Fragments (Hölderlin-Fragmente) / by Stanley E. Workman, Jr.  (2010)

​ Alan Louis Smith's Vignettes: Ellis Island : the history, evolution and performance of a modern American song cycle / by Tamara Brooke Regensburger  (2009)

The five song collections of John David Earnest set to the poetry of Robert Bode : a performer's perspective / by Dennis M. Bassett  (2009)

Ernest John Moeran : seven poems of James Joyce a singer's guide to preparation and performance / by Cyril Andrew Blosser  (2009)

​"I sing because I'm free" : developing a systematic vocal pedagogy for the modern gospel singer / by Crystal Yvonne Sellers  (2009)

​Stephen Foster and American song : a guide for singers / by Samantha Renee Mowery  (2008)

​ A performer's examination of John Musto's Shadow of the blues and Recuerdo / by Daniel Hunter-Holly  (2007)

Songs to the moon : a song cycle by Jake Heggie from poems by Vachel Lindsay / by Carolyn E. Redman  (2004)

The Liriche da camera of Francesco Santoliquido / by Abra K. Bush  (2003)

The owner's manual to the singing voice / by Rachael Kathleen Gates  (2002)

Briefly it enters : a song cycle by William Bolcom from poems by Jane Kenyon / by Nancy E. Jennings Jantsch  (2001)

The art songs of André Previn with lyrics by Toni Morrison : Honey and Rue and Four Songs for Soprano, Cello and Piano a performer's perspective / by  Adrian, Stephanie McClure (2001)

Selected Gershwin songs as transcribed for the piano by George Gershwin and Earl Wild / by Yun-Ling Hsu  (2000)

​ The contributions of four African-American women composers to Amreican Art Song / by Carren D. Moham  (1997)

​ A performer's guide to the text and music of Dominick Argento's The Andrée Expedition / by Michael Andrew Paxson  (1997)

Twentieth-Century American Composer Thomas Pasatieri: An Examination of Style as Illustrated by the Works Set to the Text of American Poet Kit Van Cleave / by Beth Bauer  (1996)

​ Reflections of a life : biographical perspectives of Virginia Woolf illuminated by the music and drama of Dominick Argento's song cycle, "From the Diary of Virginia Woolf" / by Noelle Woods  (1996)

​ The songs of Franz Liszt / by Michael David Baron  (1993)

A survey and analysis of the published French and Irish songs for piano and voice of Sir Arnold Bax / by David Matthew Shockey  (1991)

​ The singing voice : effects of the menstrual cycle / by Cheryl Ann Hoover  (1991)

​ A study of methods used by exemplary college voice teachers in teaching improved vocal resonance / by Cynthia Renee Coleman  (1989)

An electromyographic study of preparatory set in singing as influenced by the Alexander technique / by Robert James Engelhart  (1989)

Twelve Rachmaninoff songs as transcribed for piano by Earl Wild : an introductory study / by Ching-Jen Wu  (1989)

​ Improving voice quality in pulmonary-assisted alaryngeal speakers through the application of singing techniques / by Kimberle I. Moon  (1984)

A performer's commentary on "To be Sung Upon the Water" by Dominick Argento / by Trucilla Marie Sabatino  (1980)

The early songs of Sergei Prokofiev and their relation to the synthesis of the arts in Russia, 1890-1922 / by Robert Kenneth Evans  (1971)

Discovering the nature of Robert Schumann's "Frauenliebe und Leben" / Helen Josephine Turner  (1963)

A conductor's guide to Dan Locklair's since dawn : a tone poem for narrator, chorus and orchestra / by Matthew Neal Russell  (2013)

A study of the original composition "Land of our birth" : composition for male chorus, brass, percussion, woodwinds and piano / by Michael George Martin  (2013)

Robert Schumann's part-songs for men's chorus and a detailed analysis of Fünf Gesänge (Jagdlieder), opus 137 / by Timothy David Sarsany  (2010)

Vocal preparation for the high school male : preparing the high school male soloist for contest/audition - a choral director's guide / by Todd Edward Ranney  (2009)

Gwyneth Walker : an annotated bio-bibliography of selected works for mixed chorus / by Richard L. Schnipke  (2008)

Selected baroque compositions with instrumental accompaniment for amateur choir / by Linda Cressman Busarow  (2007)

​ Four motets from the Florilegium portense / by Mark A. Chaney  (2007)

The messa di voce and its effectiveness as a training exercise for the young singer / by Diane M. Pulte  (2005)

​A choral organizational structure for the developing male singer / by Bevan T. Keating  (2004)

​An historical perspective of international champion quartets of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, 1939-1963 / by Benjamin Charles Ayling  (2000)

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's music for men's voices including a detailed analysis of Festgesang: An die Künstler, opus 68 and Zwei Geistliche Manner /  by Joseph H. Janisch (1998)

The effect of phonetic instruction on performance of liturgical Latin diction for middle school mixed choirs / by Yu-Wen Pan  (1997). Authorization/login required.

Talking within music : an ethnographic study of choral instruction, verbal interactions and the resulting ensemble sounds within a high school choral rehearsal / by Mark Edward Rohwer  (1997). Authorization/login required.

The stylistic placement of War Requiem in Benjamin Britten's oeuvre / by Nikola Dale Strader  (1996)

Job satisfaction among high school choral music teachers in the state of Ohio / by Frank Kalani Poncé  (1994). Authorization/login required.

Memories of Early Childhood: a composition for mixed choir with organ accompaniment / by Linda Hofstetter Nolan  (1991). Authorization/login required.

An experimental study of a speech cue rhythmic subdivision design in the remediation of rhythmic performance skills of junior high school mixed choirs / by Richard L. Mallonee  (1991)

A perceptual study of vocal registers in the singing voices of children / by Pamela Sewell Wurgler  (1990)

Acoustical placement of voices in choral formations / by Robert Dale Tocheff  (1990)

Welsh choral music in America in the nineteenth century / by Linda Louise Pohly  (1989). Authorization/login required.

Evaluation of procedures to develop selected choral rehearsal skills with undergraduate choral methods students / by Robert Allen Petty  (1987)

A descriptive analysis of the rehearsal behaviors of selected exemplary junior high and middle school choir directors / by Pamela Dayle Hopton Fiocca  (1986)

The seven last words / by Dorothy Elder Stewart  (1985). Authorization/login required.

The Dies Irae as used by Sergei Rachmaninoff : some sources, antecedents, and applications / by Susan Jeanne Woodard  (1984)

Vocal pedagogy in the choral rehearsal : the influence of selected concepts on choral tone quality, student understanding of the singing process, and student attitudes toward choir participation / by Lynn Ann Corbin  (1982)

"Song of a man and a nation's experience": a Cantata based on poetry by Walt Whitman / by Douglas Paul Starr  (1978). Authorization/login required.

Problems of composing choral music for high school use / by Harrison Leslie Adams  (1973)

A study of difference tones as related to choral singing / by Maurice Andrew Worland  (1948)

Registration strategies of professional operatic mezzo-sopranos / by Katherine Celine Osborne (2015)

The crossover opera singer : bridging the gap between opera and musical theater / by Keyona Willis-Lynam (2015)

The study of 'Alice in Wonderland' of Unsuk Chin / by Eun Seok Park (2014)

Puccini's creation of the role of Liù in his opera Turandot : a soprano's preparation of the role and a historical perspective / by Sanghee Kim (2001).

Operatic reform in Turin : aspects of production and stylistic change in the 1760s / by Margaret Ruth Butler (2000). 

Fusion of musical styles and cultures in Bright Sheng's opera "The Song of Majnun" / by Chiung-Tan Hsu (1999)

Musical and dramatic structure in the finales of the operas of Giacomo Puccini / by Micheal F. Anders (1997)

An Anthology of Nineteenth-Century Russian Arias for Tenor: A Guide to Performance / by Larry Wayne Fralick, Jr. (1995). 

Opera workshop for the undergraduate: more than aria coaching / by Christine Anne Janis (1994). 

Marc Blitzstein's Regina : a pivotal work in American musical theatre / by Anne Bill Foradori (1994)

Factors influencing performance standards for professional opera singers from 1600 to the present time / by David Michael Rives (1993)

American operas on American themes by American composers : a survey of characteristics and influences / by Penelope Ann Speedie (1991). 

​Meyerbeer's Le prophète : a history of its composition and early performances / by Alan Armstrong (1990). 

​ The piano in Alban Berg's opera, Lulu / by Mary Jane Fahrenbruck (1990)

A comparative study of "Le Barbier de Séville", the original play, and the two operas "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" by Giovanni Paisiello and Giochino Rossini / by Ricky Ricardo Little (1985). 

The rise and fall of the city of Mahagonny : an interpretive staging as applied to University Opera Theater productions / by David Neil Stoffel (1983). 

The hope of reconciliation : a stylistic characteristic of Sir Michael Tippett culminating in "The Ice Break" / by Beverly Jean Vaughn (1982).

Franz Liszt and his Verdi opera transcriptions / by Peter Paul Dorgan (1982)

​ Descriptive analysis of three one-act operas by Seymour Barab / by Heather Joy Parr (1982)

The dramatic function of poetic and musical forms in a Savoy opera prototype / by Jaropolk Lassowsky (1981)

A study of vocal demands in selected early German romantic operas / by Mary Gilley Schiller (1979).

Douglas Moore's The Ballad of Baby Doe : an investigation of its historical accuracy and the feasibility of a historical production in the Tabor Opera House / by Randie Lee Blooding (1979)

A study of the composition and performance of Scott Joplin's opera Treemonisha / by Rubye Nell Hebert (1976)

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Livia Helena de Moraes,   Ph.D. A Multiple Case Study of Divisive Concepts Laws: Music Teachers' Perspectives

Marilia Kamil,   Ph.D.

Instituto Baccarelli , Where Music Transforms: A Case Study of Music for Social Change

Marina McLerran,   Ph.D.

A Measure of Expression in Instrumental Performance

Giulia Ripani, Ph.D.

The Effect of Acculturation, Social Support, and Music Self-Perceptions on Latino Immigrant Children's Acculturative Stress in Music Classes: A SEM Mode l

Tina Beveridge, Ph.D. An Historical Case Study of Public School Music Education in Portland, Oregon, 1990-2015

Catherine Bennett Walling, Ph.D. Becoming: A Grounded Theory of Culturally Responsible Music Teaching in an Age of Change

Nicolas Coffman, Ph.D. Finding My Sound: Creative Musical Identity Development of Undergraduates in a Popular Electronic Music Program

Margaret Flood, Ph.D. Code-switching Behaviors in a Secondary Band Director

Julia Klingner, M.M. Perceptions of New Music Teachers in Florida Toward Their Induction Process

Marina McLerran, M.M. Instrumental Music Education for Middle School Students with Hearing Impairment

Sheerin Berte, Ph.D. The Lived Experience of Adult Musicians with Dyscalculia: A Heuristic Inquiry

Wendy Gunther, M.M. The Unicorns of Elementary Schools: A Collective Case Study of Male Elementary General Music Teachers

Laurie Peebles, Ph.D. Personality and the Quality of the Music Therapy Supervisor-Intern Relationship

Melissa Ryan, Ph.D. Social Justice Pedagogy in Elementary Music: Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices

Robert Saunders, Ph.D. Mandolin Parallels and Their Effects on Beginning Violin Achievement

Giulia Ripani, M.M. Children's Social Representations of Music

Víctor Manuel Rubio Carrillo, M.M. A Musical Breathing Approach with Guitar Performance

Vimari Colón León, Ph.D. A Model of Parental Involvement in the Music Education of Students with Special Education Needs

Donna Hewitt, Ph.D. The Impact of a Professional Development Program in Popular Music on a Music Teacher’s Beliefs and Practices

Kat Reinhert, Ph.D. Developing Popular Music Programs in Higher Education: Exploring Possibilities

Johanna E. Abril, Ph.D. The State of Music Education in Basic General Public Schools of Ecuador: The Administrators' Perspective

Sandra Sanchez Adorno, Ph.D. Navigating Identities: The Musical Lives of Four Second-Generation Immigrant Children in Miami, Florida

Melissa Eick, M.M. Background Characteristics, Identity Issues, and Mentoring Process Perceptions of Undergraduate Instrumentalists as Predictors of Applied Music Teaching Success

Molly Page, M.M. Running as a Treatment for Music Performance Anxiety

Carolyn Dachinger, Ph.D. The Effect of a Music-Movement Intervention on Arousal and Cognitive Flexibility in Older Adults With and Without Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

Candice Davenport, Ph.D. A Model of Classroom Environment and Social-Psychological Factors Influencing Computer-Based Compositional Creativity

Craig Denison, Ph.D. A Structural Model of Physiological and Psychological Effects on Adolescent Male Singing

Hyun-Jung Lee, Ph.D. The Effect of Auditory Pitch Range on Sustained and Selective Attention: A Comparison of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically-Developing Children

Peter J. Hamlin, Ph.D. Deliberate Practice of High School Instrumentalists: A Theoretical Model Susana M. Lalama, Ph.D. Perceived Caring Climate, Empathy, and Student Social Behavior in High School Bands Lindsay Moraczewski, M.M. Functional Harmony: The Social Culture of a High School Orchestra Ahmad Rithaudin Md Noor, Ph.D. The Effectiveness of Electronic (e-Learning) on Music Theory and Music Appreciation Achievement of Form 1 (Grade 7) Malaysian Secondary School Students

Steven Scher, M.M. Music Technology in the Classroom: Use, Accessibility, and Professional Development of Delaware K-12 Music Educators

Jennifer Lee Doyle, Ph.D. The Effects of Teacher Background, Teacher Preparation, and Support on Attitudes and Expectations of K-12 Urban Music Educators Kathryn L. Simon, Ph.D. Predictors of Classroom Management Challenges and Practices of Secondary Choral Music Educators E. Gaile Stephens, Ph.D. Formation and Prediction of the Singing Perceptions of Self-Labeled Singers and Non-Singers Brian C. Wesolowski, Ph.D. Testing a Model of Jazz Rhythm: Validating a Microstructural Swing Paradigm Alaina Galliford Lorenzo, M.M. The Effect of Verbal Versus Nonverbal Parent Cues on Children's Listening Skills
 Monica J. Kurtz, M.M. The Impact of Teacher Intensity on Student Motivation in the 4th and 5th Grade Music Classroom: A Case Study 
 Sandra Mercedez Sanchez, M.M. Individual Adequacy of Immersed Music Program Participants
 


Eunju Jeong, Ph.D.  Development and Validation of a Music-based Attention Assessment for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Susana M. Lalama, M.M. A Comparison of Student and Teacher Perceptions of Classroom Management in Secondary Band Rehearsals in Florida Schools

Linda Lathroum, Ph.D.  The Role of Music Perception in Predicting Phonological Awareness in Five- and Six-Year-Old Children

Adrienee Wills, M.M. Relationships Among Musical Home Environment, Parental Involvement, Demographic Characteristics, and Early Childhood Music Participation

Brian Wuttke, Ph.D. A Model Describing the Effects of Equipment, Instruction and Director and Student Attributes on Wind-Band Intonation

Caroline Elizabeth Morris, M.M. A Comparison of the Use of Composition as a Teaching Tool in Music Classrooms of the United States and United Kingdom

Bradley C. Olesen, Ph.D. The Impact of Background, Choral Conducting Training and Music Teaching Style on the Choral Warm-up Philosophy and Practices of Successful High School Choral Directors Brian Russell, Ph.D. The Empirical Testing of Musical Performance Assessment Paradigm

Jennifer Lee Doyle, M.M. Music Teacher Perceptions of Issues and Problems in Urban Elementary Schools

Sarah Duncan, M.M. Assessment Practices of String Teachers

Julie Stordahl, Ph.D.  The Influence of Music on Depression, Affect, and Benefit Finding Among Women at the Completion of Treatment for Breast Cancer

Ming Tu, Ph.D.  The Effects of a Chinese Music Curriculum on Cultural Attitudes, Tonal Discrimination, Singing Accuracy, and Acquisition of Chinese Lyrics for Third-, Fourth-, and Fifth-Grade Students

Brian Russell, M.M. The Development of a Guitar Performance Rating Scale Using Facet-factorial Approach

Hayoung Lim, Ph.D.  The Effect of "Developmental Speech-Language Training through Music" on Speech Production in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Charles Ciorba, Ph.D.  The Creation of a Model to Predict Jazz Improvisation Achievement

Lourinda S. Crochet, Ph.D.  Repertoire Selection Practices of Band Directors as a Function of Teaching Experience, Training, Instructional Level, and Degree of Success

Janet Kirsten, Ph.D.  Pre-Kindergarten Music Education Standards and the Opportunity-to-Learn Standards as applied to preschool settings in the United States

Kathleen M. Light, Ph.D.  Continuing in Band: Marketing to Incoming High School Students

Kelly A. Parkes, Ph.D.  The Effect of Performance Rubrics on College-Level Applied Studio Grading

Nathan Rinnert, Ph.D.  A History of the Bands at the Teachers' School in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, 1871--1971

Sandra Schwartz, Ph.D.  Vocal Health of Middle School and High School Choral Directors

Patricia O. Englehardt, Ph.D.  The Effect of the Yamaha Music in Education Keyboard Instructional Approach on the Musical and Nonmusical Outcomes of Middle School Students

Melissa Lesniak, Ph.D. Attitudes Towards String Education Among Collegiate String Faculty

Jeannine Mongeon, Ph.D. The effects of Left-hand Exercises on Beginning Upper String Performers' Intonation and Facility

Jay Dorfman, M.M. The Integration of Computer Technology into Music Teacher Training Curricula : An Historical Perspective

Joy Galliford, Ph.D. The Effects of Music Experience During Early Childhood on the Development of Linguistic and Non-linguistic Skills

Christopher R. Sweeney, Ph.D. The Effects of Structured Practice on the Performance Skills of Middle School First-year Band Students

Thelma B. Alvarez, Ph.D. The experience of being a mother of children up to two-and-a-half years old and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music

Roger A. Mason, Ph.D. Audiation, Cochlear Function, and the Musical Ear of Alfred Tomatis

Mohammed A. Soulayman, Ph.D. A Review and Survey of Current Practices in Elementary Music Education Methods Courses with Recommendations for a K--4 Course of Study for the College of Basic Education in Kuwait

Khaled M. Almujarreb, Ph.D. A Survey of Current Practices in the Teaching of College and University Music Appreciation Classes with Implications for Teaching the Course in Kuwait's College of Basic Education

Mahmoud A. Faraj, Ph.D. A Proposed Four-year Undergraduate Vocal Performance Major Curriculum Guide for the Higher Institute of Musical Arts in Kuwait

Badreyah H. Abdali, Ph.D.   A Method of Teaching Qanun Performance to Elementary-Aged Children    

Patricia Ooi, M.M.   A Description and Comparison of Two prominent Keyboard Music Education Systems and their Implications for Music education in Malaysia

Sager Al-Ramzi, Ph.D.   The History, Development, and Curriculum of the Institute of Musical Studies and the Higher Institute of Musical Art in Kuwait    

Sergio Luis Alvares , Ph.D.   A Rationale for and the Development of “Choro” Courses as a Proposed Model for Brazilian Popular Music Program s in Colleges and Universities o f Brazil   

Christopher Sweeney, M.M.   A Description of Student and Band Director Attitudes toward Concert Band Competition

Walter G. Busse , Ph.D.   Toward Objective Measurement and Evaluation of Jazz Piano Performance Via MIDI-Based Groove Quantize Templates  

Kaja L. Jenson, Ph.D.   The effects of selected classical music on writing and talking about significant life events  

Douglas M. Jordan, Ph.D.   Alfred Reed: The Man Behind the Music  

Perry Lee, Ph.D.   An Investigation of the Opportunities of Exceptional Students in Secondary Instrumental Music in Flori da Twenty Years after PL 94-142  

Elizabeth F. York, Ph.D.   The Effects of Music Therapy Interventions on Naming and Verbal Fluency in Persons with Probable Alzheimer’s Disease   

David J. Greennagel, Ph.D.   A Study of Selected Predictors of Jazz Vocal Improvisation Skills   

Cathy H. McKinney, Ph.D.   The Effect of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music on Mood, Emotional Expression, Cortisol, and Immunologic Control of Latent Epstein-Barr Virus in Healthy Adults    

Lee W. Stone, Ph.D.   The Effects of Systematic Aural/Visual Performance Modeling on Young String Instrumentalists’ Executive and Performance Skills   

Patrick M. Fortney, Ph.D.   Learning Style and Music Instruction Via an Interactive Audio CD-ROM: An Exploratory Study    

Merja A. Sargon, Ph.D.   An Examination of Primary, Middle, and Senior High School Students' Responses to Operatic and Popular Female Vocal Timbres (Order No. 9331529). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (304071708).    

Yasmin Alvarez, Ph.D.   The Development and Evaluation of a Sequential Comprehensive Keyboard Curriculum for Senior High School   

Randy L. Bangs, Ph.D.   An Application of Amabile’s Model of Creativity to Music Instruction: A Comparison of Motivational Strategies   

Krista Erickson, M.M. The Effect of Group Music Instruction and Computerized Tutorials on the Pitch-matching Ability of Pitch-defective Singers in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade  

Barry R. Garman, Ph.D.   The Effects of Accompaniment Texture and Contextual Pitch Distance on String Instrumentalists’ Intonational Performance

Deborah Knaus, M.M. Evaluation of Middle School Students' Instrumental Performance Skills: A Comparison of Teacher Evaluations and Student Self-evaluations     

Rebecca C. Kralik, Ph.D.   An Examination ot the Self-Concepts of Middle School Music Participants and Nonparticipants   

Keitha V. Lucas, Ph.D.   The Effect of Contextual Condition on the Sight Singing Achievement of Middle School Choral Music Students  

Raquel M. Montalvo, Ph.D.   An Assessment of the Status and Needs of K-12 Public School Music Education in Puerto Rico   

Mary E. Pocock, Ph.D.   The Influence of Harmonic Complexity on Melodic Expectations  

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Michael B. Dressman, Ph.D.   The Development and Validation of a Test to Evaluate Selected Wind Instrument Performance Competencies of Middle School/Junior High School Instrumentalists  (Order No. 9114795). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (303836586).   

Gerald W. Siverson, Ph.D.   An Examination of The Extent to which Senior High School Band Programs Reflect Aesthetic and Utilitarian Goals   

Marilyn C. Allen, M.M. A Study of Dade County Public School Music Teachers' Practices and Attitudes toward Mainstreaming 

Richard K. Fiese, Ph.D.   An Examination of the Relationship a mong Conductors’ Rankings of the Relative Musical Quality of Three Unfamiliar Wind Band Scores  

Sammi S. Liebman, Ph.D.   The Effects of Music and Relaxation on Third Trimester Anxiety in Adolescent Pregnancy    

Deborah Mar, M.M. A Study of Selected Environmental and Socio-cultural Factors on High School Students' Music Ability

David C. McCalla, Ph.D.   The Status of Class Piano Instruction in the Public Secondary Schools of Florida    

Mary F. Chavez, M.M. A Survey of String Instructional Practices in the Public Elementary Schools of Dade County, 1987-1988  

David L. Mills, Ph.D.   The Meaning of the High School Band Experience and its Relationship to Band Activities  

Joseide G. Montarroyos, Ph.D.   Music Education in Brazilian Public Elementary Schools: A Proposed Curriculum for Children of Ages Seven through Ten  

Martha L. Gackle, Ph.D.   The Effect of Selected Vocal Techniques for Breath Management, Resonation, and Vowel Unification on Tone Production in the Junior High School Female Voice   

Richard Fiese, M.M The performed repertoire of college and university wind bands 1980-1985 

Jacqueline S. Glass, Ph.D.   The Effects of a Microcomputer-Assisted Tuning Program on Junior High School Students’ Pitch Discrimination and Pitch-Matching Abilities  

Shelly Green, M.M.   A Study of Secondary Choral Music Teachers' Management Responsibilities Related to Fund Raising, Publicity, and Touring/travel

Rachel L. Lebon, Ph.D.   The Effects of a Pedagogical Approach Incorporating Videotaped Demonstrations on thge Development of Female Vocalists’ “Belted” Voca l Technique  

Richard W. Weymuth, Ph.D.   The Development and Evaluation of a Cognitive Music Achievement Test to Evaluate Missouri High School Choral Music Students  

Frederico A. d. B. Manso , Ph.D .   An Examination of Music Education Philosophy and Practices in Grades One Through Four of the Municipal Primary Schools in Rio De Janeiro  

John S. Kuskinski, Ph.D.   The Effect of Mouthpiece Cup Depth and Backbore Shape on Listeners' Categorizations of Tone Quality in Recorded Trumpet Excerpts  

Russell L. Robinson, Ph.D.   The Development and Evaluation of a Microcomputer-Assisted Music Instruction Program for the Improvement of Tonal Memory

Pamela A. Sterling, Ph.D.   A Developmental Study of the Effects of Accompanying Harmonic Context on ‘Vocal Pitch Accuracy of Familiar Melodies  

Richard E. Stewart, Ph.D.   A Comparison of Music Preferences of Students in Three Educational Systems: Seventh -Day Adventist, Public, and Private Independent Schools

John S. Brick, Ph.D.   The Effects of a Self-Instr uctional Program Utilizing The “Pitch Master” on Pitch Discrimination and Pitch Accuracy in Performance of Junior High School Trombonists

Sonja Poorman, M.M. A Atudy of Views and Practices Regarding Sight Singing in Secondary School Choral Ensemble Rehearsals  

Stephen Benson, M.M. A Study of the Methods and Procedures of Twelve Massachusetts Jazz Nand Directors who Received the Highest Ratings in State Competitions in 1981

Joseph P. Scartelli, Ph.D.   A Comparison of the Effect of Electromyographic ( Emg ) Biofeedback and Sedative Music, Emg Biofeedback Only, And Sedative Music Only on the Ability of University Music Majors to Relax the Frontalis Muscles  

William F. Schlacks, Ph.D.   The Effect of Vocalization through an Interval Training Program Upon the Pitch Accuracy of High School Band Students  

Lynne H. Micheletti, Ph.D.   An Assessment of the Vertical Method and the Ensemble Approach for Teaching Sight Reading to Secondary Class Piano Students  

Robert C. Parker, Ph.D.   The Relative Effectiveness of the Tap System in Instruction in Sight Singing: An Experimental Study   

Joseph Scartelli, M.M. The Effect of Popular Music Instruction on the Attendance of Socially Maladjusted Junior High School Students

Charles V. Burnsed, Ph.D. The Development and Evaluation of an Introductory Jazz Improvisation Sequence for Intermediate Band Students   (Order No. 7901829). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (302892022).

Manny Brand, Ph.D.   A Study of the Effectiveness of Simulation Techniques in Teaching Behavior Management Skills to Undergraduate Music Education Majors  

James D. Ewing, Ph.D.   Elaine Brown and Singing City: The Choral Art as a Communicative Social Force (Order No. 7712919). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (302827083).    

William C. Robinson, Ph.D.   The Musical Preferences of Mental Patients Based on Cattell’s Interpretations of Factors Associated with Certain Aspects of Personality  

Rasamma Nyberg, Ph.D.   The Development, Implementation and Evaluation of an Introductory Course in Ethnic Music for Use in the Secondary Schools    

Frank A. Biringer, Jr., Ph.D.   The Development and Evaluation of a Systems Approach Curriculum for a Heterogeneous Beginning String Class   

Jack A. Bullock, Ph.D.   An Investigation of the Personality Traits, Job Satisfaction Attitudes, Training and Experience Histories of Superior Teachers of Junior High School Instrumental Music in New York State  

Philip H. Fink, Ph.D. The Development And Evaluation Of Instrumental Materials For A Beginning Class In Heterogeneous Strings Including Guitar  (Order No. 7325907). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (302652502)

William A. Moss, Ph.D. A Study in the Use of Bone Conduction Hearing as an Aid to Improving Out-of-Tune Singers  (Order No. 7316862).   Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (302652551).  

Raymond C. Williams, M.M. The Relative Effectiveness of Three Types of Melodic Interval Training in the Improvement of High School Music Students to Identify Melodic Intervals

Julia E. Bojus, Ph.D. Music Education In Poland (Order No. 7231888). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (302617121)

Arthur L. Evans, Ph.D. The Development Of The Negro Spiritual As Choral Art Music By Afro-american Composers With An Annotated Guide To The Performance Of Selected Spirituals (Order No. 7305837). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (302701012).

Robert F. Testa, Ph.D.  The Effect Of Jaw-thrust Instruction On Four Selected Aspects Of Trumpet Performance And Overjet Of Young Players (Order No. 7231904). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (302618783)

Arthur M. Hansuld, Ph.D.   The Development and Evaluation of Two Filmed Methods for Teaching Principles of Selected Musical Wind Instrument Skills on the College Level  

Jack Grogan, M.M. The Role of the Student Teacher in Secondary Music as Structured by State Agencies of Education

Tran Ahn Linh, M.M. The Development of an Elementary-Level General Music Curriculum Based on Vietnamese Folk Music

John M. Munroe, Ph.D.   The Nature of Group Opinion on Goals of Music Performance Groups in the Secondary Schools of Palm Beach County, Florida  

Victor Bilanchone, Jr., M.M.   Teaching Music Concepts of Style in the Senior High School Choral Rehearsal with the Use of Audio-visual Aids  

Milford Kuhn, Jr., M.M.   A study of the Effects of Background Music on the Mental Test Performance of Certain Students with High and Low Musical Aptitudes  

Neal Bonsanti, M.M.   A Survey of Stage Band Curricula in the High Schools of Florida  

Stewart Brenner, M.M.   A Survey and Analysis of Contemporary Opinion Fact and Research Concerning Embouchure, Breathing, and Tongue Usage as Applied to the Trumpet  

John Lammers, M.M.   A Comparative Study of Past and Present Scaling Practices of American Pipe Organ Builders  

Diane Penney, M.M.   Some Recent Trends in Education and Piano Teaching as Evidenced in Selected Piano Courses  

Julia Bojus, M.M.   A Survey and Evaluation of the Required Music Courses for Classroom Teachers at the University of Miami    

Richard Davis, M.M.   The Development of a Proposed Handbook for the Florida Vocal Association  

Adele De Los Santos, M.M.   A Survey and Analysis of Seventh Grade General Music in the United States with some Recommendations for its Improvement  

William Higgins, M.M.   A Study of the Effect of Participation in a High school Band on Academic Achievement and Social Adjustment  

Harry Johanson, M.M.   A Study of the Preparation and Effectiveness of Dade County High School Choral Directors  

Carl Nalls, M.M.   The Relationship between Creativity and Participation in a High School Music Program  

Florence Nyberg, M.M.   The Problems in Adapting Selected Folksongs of India for use in the American Elementary School  

Arthur Parisi, M.M.   Problems Involved in Composing and Arranging an Original Suite for Junior High School Band  

Jesse Pearl, M.M.   Problems involved in Transcribing Three Palestrina Works for Symphonic Band and their Application to Student Ear Training  

Juanita Rafield, M.M.   An investigation of Existing Student Handbooks for Choral Students in Secondary Public Schools of Florida and a Proposed Student Handbook of Information for the Coral Gables Senior High School Choral Department  

William Day, M.M.   Problems in Transcribing the Berlioz Overture "Rob Roy" for Concert Band  

Albert Hall, M.M.   Problems in Arranging Four Songs by Victor Young for a High School Concert Band  

Tommye Kelly, M.M.   A Study and Evaluation of some Music Aptitude and Achievement Tests for Grades Four, Five, and Six  

Adam Fischer, M.M.   Problems in Composing, Scoring, and Researching an Original Suite for Junior High School Orchestra  

Richard Dasher, M.M.   Problems in Composing an Original Chorale, Variations and Fugue for Junior High School band

Stanley Garlitz, M.M.   Problems Involved in the Composition and Orchestration of an Original Suite for Junior High School Band  

Budd Malchus, M.M.   Problems Involved in Transcribing Beethoven's Prometheus Overture for the Senior High School Band  

Philip Paul, M.M.   Problems in Transcribing Johannes Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Opus 56A, for Senior High School Band  

Helen Rhorer, M.M.   The Role of Auditory Memory in the Eevelopment of the Pianist as a Musician and a Performer

Frederic Ashe, M.M.   Problems in Scoring an Original Overture for Senior High School Band

Ove W. Jensen, M.M.   Problems in Transcribing Selected Italian Polyphonic vocal compositions for High School Brass Ensemble

Ernest Cowley, M.M.   Problems Involved in Composing Music in a Contemporary Idiom for a Senior High School Band

Clifford Alper, M.M.   A Survey and Analysis of Voice Training Classes in the Secondary School

George Blumenthal, M.M.   Problems involved in the transcription of a Handel suite for a school band at the Junior High School levele

Authur Bodger, M.M.   Thirty Bach chorales arranged as an aid for training players of string instruments

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Writing A Research Paper About Music

So, what is music? Music is a form of art that uses sound and rhythm to create an emotional or aesthetic experience. It can be created by combining different elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm and timbre. Music is a universal language that can be found in all cultures and has been an important part of human history for thousands of years. It can evoke emotions, tell stories, and communicate ideas. Music can take many forms, including vocal or instrumental, solo or ensemble, live or recorded, and can be classified into various genres such as rock, pop, classical, jazz, and many more.

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Choose a music topic. Select a topic that interests you and that you have enough background knowledge on to research and write about. Conduct research. Use a variety of sources to gather information on your topic, including books, academic journals, online databases, and primary sources such as interviews or musical recordings. Organize your research. Once you have gathered enough information, organize your research into an outline or a mind map to help you visualize how your paper will flow. Write a thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be a concise statement that summarizes the main argument of your paper. Write a rough draft. Begin writing your paper using the information you have gathered and the outline or mind map you created. Focus on creating a clear and coherent argument, and be sure to cite all sources using the appropriate citation style. Help with coursework services can aid you in succeeding with this part. Revise and edit. Once you have completed a rough draft, revise and edit your paper to improve its clarity, organization, and coherence. Check for grammar and spelling errors, and make sure all citations are correct and properly formatted. Create a bibliography or works cited page. Include a list of all sources you used in your research, including books, articles, interviews, and recordings. Finalize your paper. After making all necessary revisions and edits, finalize your paper and ensure that it meets all the requirements set by your instructor or professor. Proofread everything and make sure it’s perfectly written. You don’t want to lose points over some typos, do you?

Easy Research Topics About Music

• The history and evolution of hip-hop culture
• The impact of classical music on modern composers
• The role of music in therapy for mental health
• The cultural significance of jazz in African-American communities
• The influence of traditional folk music on contemporary artists
• The development of electronic music over the past decade
• The use of music in film to enhance storytelling
• The rise of K-pop and its global popularity
• The effects of music on our learning abilities
• The use of music in branding in the fashion industry
• The influence of the Beatles on popular music
• The intersection of music and politics in the 1960s
• The cultural significance of reggae music in Jamaica
• The history and evolution of country music in America
• The impact of music streaming on the music industry

Opinion Essay Music Topics

• Music piracy: Should it be considered a serious crime?
• Should music education be mandatory in schools?
• Is autotune ruining the quality of music?
• Are music awards shows still relevant in today’s industry?
• Should music lyrics be censored for explicit content?
• Is it fair that some musicians earn more money than others?
• Is classical music still relevant in modern society?
• Should music festivals have age restrictions for attendees?
• Is it fair for musicians to be judged on their personal lives?
• Is the current state of the music industry sustainable?
• Should musicians be held accountable for the messages in their lyrics?
• Is the role of the record label still important in the age of digital music?
• Should musicians be able to express their political views in their music?
• Does the use of music in movies and TV shows enhance or detract from the storytelling?

Interesting Music Research Topics

• The impact of music on athletic performance
• The use of music in advertising and consumer behavior
• The role of music in enhancing cognitive abilities
• The effects of music on stress reduction and relaxation
• The cultural significance of music in indigenous communities
• The influence of music on fashion and style trends
• The evolution of protest music and its impact on society
• The effects of music on Alzheimer’s disease
• The intersection of music and technology in the music industry
• The effects of music on emotional intelligence and empathy
• The cultural significance of hip hop music in the African diaspora
• The influence of music on human behavior and decision-making
• The effects of music on physical performance and exercise
• The role of music in promoting social and political activism

Research Paper Topics On Music

• The effects of music on the brain and mental health
• The impact of streaming on the music industry
• The history and evolution of rap music
• The cultural significance of traditional folk music
• The use of music in video games to enhance the gaming experience
• The role of music in religious and spiritual practices
• The effects of music on memory and learning
• The development of rock and roll in America
• The intersection of music and politics in the 21st century
• The cultural significance of country music in the South
• The use of music in autism therapy
• The impact of social media on music promotion and marketing
• The influence of music on the LGBTQ+ community
• The effects of music on social behavior and interaction

Argumentative Essay Topics About Music

• Does music have a negative effect on behavior?
• Is streaming music harming the music industry?
• Can music censorship be justified in certain cases?
• Is cultural appropriation a problem in the music industry?
• Should musicians be held accountable for controversial lyrics?
• Is autotune a helpful tool or a crutch for musicians?
• Should music education be a required part of the curriculum?
• Is the use of explicit lyrics in music harmful?
• Should music festivals be required to have safety measures?
• Does the use of profanity in music undermine its artistic value?
• Can music be used to promote political messages effectively?
• Should musicians be allowed to profit from tragedies?

Current Music Topics To Write About In 2023

• The rise of TikTok and its impact on music promotion
• The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK music
• The use of virtual concerts and live streaming during COVID-19
• The influence of social media on music consumption and trends
• The emergence of new genres and sub-genres in popular music
• Talk about cancel culture in music
• The debate over the use of explicit lyrics in music
• The impact of climate change on music festivals and events
• The use of artificial intelligence in music production and composition
• The influence of music on political and social movements
• The rise of female and non-binary artists in the music industry
• The effects of globalization on the diversity of music around the world
• The role of nostalgia in the popularity of music from past decades

Musical Topics About Famous Musicians

• The life and legacy of Beethoven
• The impact of Elvis Presley on rock and roll
• The career and contributions of Bob Dylan
• The influence of Michael Jackson on pop music
• The musical evolution of Madonna over time
• The enduring appeal of the Rolling Stones
• The career of Prince and his impact on music
• The contributions of David Bowie to pop culture
• The iconic sound of Jimi Hendrix’s guitar
• The impact of Whitney Houston on the music industry
• The life and career of Freddie Mercury of Queen
• The artistry and impact of Joni Mitchell
• The groundbreaking work of Stevie Wonder in R&B
• The musical legacy of the Beatles and their influence on pop music

Music Research Paper Topics For College

• The cultural significance of the accordion in folk music
• The use of sampling in hip-hop and electronic music production
• The evolution of the drum kit in popular music
• The significance of Taylor Swift in contemporary country-pop music
• The effects of drug abuse in the music industry
• The role of music in shaping political movements and protests
• The impact of streaming services on the music industry and artists’ income
• The significance of the Burning Man festival in music and culture
• The emergence and growth of Afrobeat music globally
• The role of musical collaboration in the creation of new music genres
• The use of autotune and other vocal processing tools in pop music
• The effects of social and political issues on rap music lyrics
• The significance of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in pop culture
• The impact of music on emotional regulation and mental health

Our Controversial Music Topics

• The controversy of the “cancel culture” in US music
• The impact of music piracy on the industry and artists
• The ethical concerns of music sampling without permission
• The controversy surrounding lip-syncing during live performances
• The debate over the authenticity of auto-tune in music
• The controversy surrounding the use of profanity in music
• The debate over the cultural appropriation of music styles
• The controversy surrounding music festivals and their impact on local communities
• The debate over the role of music in promoting violence and aggression
• The controversy surrounding the ownership of an artist’s discography
• The ethical concerns of musicians profiting from songs about tragedies and disasters

Captivating Music Thesis Topics

• The role of music in promoting social justice
• The impact of music streaming on album sales
• The significance of lyrics in contemporary pop music
• The evolution of heavy metal music over time
• The influence of gospel music on rock and roll
• The effects of music education on cognitive development
• The cultural significance of hip-hop music in America
• The role of music in promoting environmental awareness and activism
• The impact of music festivals on local economies
• The evolution of country music and its impact on popular music
• The use of music in advertising and marketing strategies

Classical Music Topic Ideas

• The influence of Baroque music on classical music
• The history and evolution of the symphony orchestra
• The career and legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• The significance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
• The evolution of opera as an art form
• The role of women composers in classical music history
• The impact of the Romantic era on classical music
• The use of program music to tell a story through music
• The significance of the concerto in classical music
• The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on classical music
• The contributions of Antonio Vivaldi to the concerto form
• The use of counterpoint in classical music composition
• The role of chamber music in classical music history
• The significance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah in classical music

Interesting Music Topics For High School

• The history and evolution of the piano as a musical instrument
• The significance of Beethoven in classical music
• The impact of Elvis Presley on US music
• The emergence and growth of the hip-hop music genre
• The role of music festivals in contemporary music culture
• The effects of technology on music production and performance
• The influence of social media on music promotion and distribution
• The effects of music on mental health and well-being
• The role of music in popular culture and media
• The impact of musical soundtracks on movies and TV shows
• The use of music therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
• The significance of the Coachella Music Festival in modern music culture
• The cultural significance of the ukulele in Hawaiian culture

Awesome Music Research Questions For 2023

• Should musicians be required to use their platform to promote social justice causes?
• Is music piracy a victimless crime or does it harm the industry?
• Should music venues be required to provide safe spaces for concertgoers?
• Is the Grammy Awards selection process biased towards mainstream artists?
• Should music streaming services pay musicians higher royalties?
• Is it appropriate for music to be used in political campaign advertisements?
• Should music journalists be required to disclose their personal biases in reviews?
• Is it ethical for musicians to profit from songs about tragedies and disasters?
• Should music education be funded equally across all schools and districts?
• Is it fair for record labels to own the rights to an artist’s entire discography?
• Should music festivals have more diverse and inclusive lineups?
• Should musicians be allowed to use drugs and alcohol as part of their creative process?

Fantastic Music Topics For Research

• The evolution of the electric guitar in rock music
• The cultural significance of the sitar in Indian music
• The impact of synthesizers on contemporary music production
• The use of technology in the creation and performance of music
• The influence of Beyoncé on modern pop music
• The significance of Kendrick Lamar in contemporary rap music
• The effects of misogyny and sexism in the rap music industry
• The emergence and growth of K-pop music globally
• The significance of Coachella Music Festival in the music industry
• The history and evolution of the Woodstock Music Festival
• The impact of music festivals on tourism and local economies
• The role of music festivals in shaping music trends and culture
• The effects of music piracy on the music industry
• The impact of social media on the promotion and distribution of music
• The role of music in the Black Lives Matter movement

Catchy Music Related Research Topics

• Is hip-hop culture beneficial or harmful to society?
• Is it ethical to sample music without permission?
• Should music streaming services censor explicit content?
• Is auto-tune a valid musical technique or a crutch?
• Does the music industry unfairly exploit young artists?
• Should radio stations be required to play a certain percentage of local music?
• Is the practice of lip-syncing during live performances acceptable?
• Is music education undervalued and underfunded in schools?
• Does the use of profanity in music contribute to a decline in society?
• Should music venues be held accountable for the safety of concertgoers?

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• The history and evolution of jazz music
• The cultural significance of classical music in Europe
• The origins and development of blues music in America
• The influence of Latin American music on American popular music
• The impact of technology on music production and distribution
• The role of music in expressing emotions and feelings
• The effects of music therapy on mental health and wellbeing
• The cultural significance of traditional music in Africa
• The use of music in films and television to create mood and atmosphere
• The influence of the Beatles on popular music and culture
• The evolution of electronic dance music (EDM)
• The role of music in promoting cultural diversity and unity
• The impact of social media on the music industry and fan culture

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	Aug 10, 2024   2024-2025 Graduate Catalog     2024-2025 Graduate Catalog | The Doctor of Pastoral Music (D.P.M.) degree is intended to provide an environment for the vocational renew of practicing and experienced church musicians, and equip them for changes in the profession of church music in the areas of liturgy, cultural diversity, theological perspectives, congregational song, contextual musical analysis, and additional skills related to the performance of music in worship. Learning Outcomes Students will be able to identify critical issues in pastoral ministry related to worship and church music and implement holistic strategies for improvement in relationships and performance. Students will be able to evaluate research that integrates various musical traditions with recent developments in liturgy, culture and worship, ritual studies, and hymnody. Students will be able to demonstrate refined skills in an applied area including, but not limited to, organ service playing, keyboards in worship, congregational song, choral conducting, guitar, and percussion, in conjunction with their primary focus. Students will be able to apply these methodologies and performance skills in the context of their social location, including their congregation and community. Requirements for Admission An accredited (NASM/ATS) MM, MSM, MCM degree (48 credit hrs.) or equivalent with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (B=80) in addition to graduate courses in music theory, musicology, applied music study, and a minimum of five courses in Bible (6 credit hrs.), theology (3 credit hrs.), liturgy (3 credit hrs.), and hymnology (3 credit hrs.). At least five years of full‐time music ministry experience post‐master’s degree. Requirements for Graduation The D.P.M program requires 39 credit hours of academic credit: 30 credit hours of coursework and nine credit hours earned through the satisfactory completion of a practicum and thesis. Only course grades of 80 or higher will qualify toward meeting the requirements for graduation. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years from the time when coursework began. Under special circumstances, the director of the D.P.M. program may be petitioned in writing for an extension. People who do not complete the degree within eight years of initial matriculation will be required to repeat all coursework. All financial obligations must be met before graduation. Course Requirements Required courses, summer term. CM 9370 - The Person and Role of the Minister CM 9380 - Seminar in Practical Theology Total: 6 Credit Hours Taken in sequence CM 9392 - Professional Project I CM 9394 - Professional Project II Concentration Courses CM 9323 - Applied Studies in Church Music (conducted in student’s parish) CM 9373 - Issues in Liturgical Theology and Practice CM 9324 - Issues in Pastoral Music CM 9344 - Music in Worship and Renewal Total: 12 Credit Hours Choose from the following suggested courses: CM 9325 - Seminar in Worship Arts CM 9321 - Cross-Cultural Immersion in Music and Worship CM 9307 - Conflict Transformation in Congregational Life CM 9308 - Making Sense of the American Spiritual Landscape CM 9359 - Understanding Congregations: An Introduction to Congregational Studies CM 9369 - Leadership in Church and Community CM 9390 - Directed Studies in Pastoral Music Practicum/Thesis CM 9696 - Pastoral Music Practicum CM 9398 - Doctor of Pastoral Music Thesis Total: 9 Credit Hours Total: 39 credit hours, the doctor of pastoral music committee. During the first year of study, the student will invite, in consultation with the director of the Doctor of Pastoral Music program, three people to serve on a committee to supervise the approved project practicum and the written project thesis. The committee will consist of an adviser, a reader and a field supervisor. Either the adviser or the reader must be a member of the Perkins regular faculty, with the other committee member selected from the regular or adjunct faculty. It is recommended that a Perkins regular faculty member serve as adviser. The field supervisor should be recognized as having gifts and experience in ministry that are applicable to the practicum and be available to consult with the student during the practicum as well as to evaluate the student’s practicum. The entire committee will guide, read and evaluate the student’s professional practicum and project thesis. When the professional project is completed satisfactorily as determined by the committee in consultation with the director of the Doctor of Pastoral Music program, the student will participate in an oral evaluation on the school campus by the committee on the professional project thesis. At a minimum, both the student and adviser must be physically present for the oral evaluation. It is recommended that all committee members be physically present with the student for the evaluation. All committee members must be present for the evaluation, either in person or by electronic means. Project Practicum and Thesis The professional project practicum and thesis combine research, a designed ministerial field experience and a written doctoral-level project that addresses both the nature and the practice of ministry and has the potential for application in other ministry contexts. The professional project is an approved practicum experience and written thesis that articulates the theological and theoretical rationale for the practicum with theological reflection on the experience. The professional project in both its parts (practicum and written thesis) should demonstrate the student’s ability to identify a specific theological topic in ministry, organize an effective research model, use appropriate resources, evaluate the results and reflect the student’s depth of theological insight in relation to ministry. The written project thesis must be submitted in an approved style and format. Upon completion of the professional project and with the student’s Doctor of Pastoral Music committee’s permission, the student will sit for an oral examination administered by the project committee and open to the public covering the project and the student’s integration of her or his theology and practice of ministry. This examination will take place on campus, with at a minimum the student and adviser present. Other committee members may participate via electronic means if necessary. At completion of the D.P.M. thesis and successful oral evaluation, the completed written project thesis will be accessioned in Bridwell Library. A summary of the thesis proposal and its results will be posted on the D.P.M. website. 168 IMAGES PPT Innovationwithin the Music Industry Dissertation Music Business Dissertation Music and Studying (600 Words) Artistic Research in Music versus Musicological Musicianship Folk music revival dissertation proposal COMMENTS Music Theses and Dissertations Theses/Dissertations from 2021. School Music Administration During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Trauma, Loss, Meaning, Change, and Innovation, Christopher Burns. Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Songwriting Self-Efficacy (SSES) with Secondary Music Students, Patrick K. Cooper. 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