The development and trial of a beginning band method for teaching wind and percussion instruments based on a notation system different from the traditional notation

The purpose of this study was to develop a beginning band method based on a number-system approach to musical notation and to describe its effect on beginning wind and percussion students after fifteen weeks of instruction. The problem addressed in this study was the need for finding a better way to help the beginning band instrumentalist to cope with the basic mechanical aspect of performance while developing fundamental music concepts without having to struggle with the abstract nature of the symbols used in traditional music notation. An ancillary problem relevant to the purpose of this study, is the lack of a method book for band instruction suitable for the needs of the Puerto Rican school band program. The results obtained from this investigation should serve as a catalyst for the development of future band curriculum materials for the public schools of Puerto Rico.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Rivera-Diaz, Amilcar

Contributors dc:contributor

• Leonhard, Charles

• Music
• Education, Music

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1992 Rivera-Diaz, Amilcar

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9236579
(UMI)AAI9236579

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19345