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Showing 1 to 20 of 106 for “"Music--Instruction and study"”.
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Music matters: improving practice in music education among early childhood educators in a reggio-inspired climate
Experts agree: music matters. It is fundamental to the human condition. Studies confirm its particular importance throughout early childhood, and yet, for most American preschool children high quality, developmentally appropriate music instruction is missing from their daily preschool experience. …
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The effects of a music learning theory-based pattern instruction curriculum on the improvisational ability of middle school instrumental music students
… State University. Department of Music Education, 2005
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A survey, critical analysis, and comparison of current beginning band methods
… for the prospective teacher still in college, and the teacher in service, the theory and practice of the leading band teachers in the country through the medium of the ensemble class method.</p>
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Study of the acquisition of development of melodic notation in first- to third-grade children
The purpose of this study was to examine the cognitive development in music of first- to third-grade children, with particular interest in the mean level of development for each age and the role that gender may play. Participants included 224 students (115 girls and 109 boys) from grades 1-3. Using …
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Preference between audio-visual recorded performance and audio-only recorded performance
… (AV) presentation of the same piece of music. The research was conducted in two parts as a pilot study and as a main study. In the pilot study, the adult subjects were directed to the website YouTube where they listened to an audio and an audio-visual recording. During each presentation, …
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A critical evaluation of the music curriculum in representative high schools of California, Oregon and Washington and a suggested program based upon the possibilities of post school musical activities
<p>"Music for every child. Every child tor Music." How many time have we heard that? Fundamentally, however, it does not go deeply enough into the objectives and purpose of music in the schools today. Every conceivable kind of music is being used in modern schools, and every type of ensemble group …
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Teacher perceptions of music technology programs and of the use of technology to support music courses in public schools
<p>"This descriptive case study investigated perceptions of five high school music teachers regarding the nature, relevance and significance of music technology programs and the use of technology to support music in their schools. The literature describes numerous school music programs in the …
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Survey and analysis of selected rhythm band literature 1928-1932
The purpose of this study was to understand how the written scores of the rhythm band were utilized in music education. Six rhythm band pieces were selected from the era when the rhythm band was the most popular: “At the Circus” and “March of the Brigands” by Paul Valdemar from The Etude; “The Boy …
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An investigation into the influence of the "Cape Malay" child's cultural heritage upon his taste in appreciating music, with a proposed adaptation of the music curricula in South African schools to reflect a possible application of "Cape Malay" music therein
This investigation of a repertory of music, grew out of a need to find a link between the societal structures created, and the activity of a group of people for whom they are intended. Music is a universal phenomenon but has definite cultural boundaries. Ever since the author became a student at …
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The Effect of Repeated Listening Experiences on Upper Elementary Students' Tolerance Toward Non-Western Music
This study examined the effect of repeated listening experiences on upper elementary students' tolerance toward non-western music. Intact music classes were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. During the pretest, students indicated their degree of liking for nonwestern musical …
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A review of environmental determinants of schistosomiasis prevalence in Africa
… means of additional strategies for prevention and control of the disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review environmental determinants that are associated with schistosomiasis prevalence in Africa. Methods: A systematic review was conducted by searching Pubmed, Embase and Google …
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A review of environmental determinants of schistosomiasis prevalence in Africa
… means of additional strategies for prevention and control of the disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review environmental determinants that are associated with schistosomiasis prevalence in Africa. Methods: A systematic review was conducted by searching Pubmed, Embase and Google …
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An investigation of the relationship between certain parental characteristics and musical interest of students in high school bands
The purpose of this study was to learn more about specific features of the home environment of high school band members in former band members in two neighboring communities in southwestern Oregon: Coquille, and Myrtle Point. It was hoped that the effort might provide a specific contribution to …
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A handbook of fundamentals of music
… is to provide the beginner with a background of musical experience to strengthen his own musicianship so that he may possess confidence in his own ability and venture to be a creative person. The work in this book is strictly preparatory and is intended as a starting point.
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