Music

Sarah Turner, 2021

The Effect of Music on Mood: A Pilot Study

This project explores the effect of recorded music on the mood of college students. The final product includes the pilot study and findings are articulated in a 10 page paper.

Course: MU 4633

Supervising Professor: Nicki Cohen

TAYLOR COCKRUM, 2019

An Exploration of Music Preference Assessments: Assessment of Music Preference for Adolescents in a Psychiatric Setting

This project reviews currently available music preference assessments and includes an original comprehensive music preference assessment for adolescents that can be applied in a music therapy career, as well as serving as a resource for other music therapists. The final product includes a research paper discussing the research, the original music preference assessment, and a presentation of the work.

Course: MU 4633

Supervising Professor: Nicki Cohen

Hannah Crim, 2019

Perceptions of Music Therapy Among Hospital Staff and Patients

I will analyze available research regarding the attitudes of medical professionals towards music therapy.

Course: MU 4643

Supervising Professor: Nicki Cohen

MADELINE DEHART, 2019

A Study on Women’s Roles and Instrument Association in the World of Strings

In a unit plan composed of two lesson plans, this project will compile introductory materials that progress from Ancient to Modern perceptions of women and strings. The finished element will be a 10-page unit plan and a research paper.

Course: MU 3703

Supervising Professor: Vicki Baker

Hunter Hancock, 2019

How the Bard Singeth, Shalt Sing I: Applying Historical Phonology and Pronunciation to Elizabethan Vocal Music in Performance

I will research English language phonology during Shakespeare's time and its effect on vocal performance.

Course: MU 3492, 4029

Supervising Professor: Jennifer Youngs

KATIE LOPEZ, 2019

An Exploration of Music Preference Assessments: Assessment of Music Preference for Adolescents in a Psychiatric Setting

Course: MU 4633

Supervising Professor: Nicki Cohen

heather mock, 2019

The Effect of Music Therapy Combined with Equine-Assisted Activities on Physical and Communication Skills of a Woman with Stoke-Induced Quadriplegia: A Pilot Case Study

This project explores the process and results of a pilot collaboration of music therapy and equine-assisted activities for a woman with stroke-induced quadriplegia. Findings and analysis are articulated in a research paper following the Bruscia outline for case studies in music therapy, and eight pages of fieldnotes.

Course: MU 4643

Supervising Professor: Nicki Cohen

MIA PEABODY, 2019

Visions: A Musical Composition For Concert Band

Using learned knowledge of music theory and composition along with composer influences, this project includes a 5-8 minute piece written for a level 3 band. Additionally, a research paper describing the methods and inspirations used to write the piece is included with the piece, sightread by the TWU University Band and Wind Symphony.

Course: MU 4913

Supervising Professor: Paul Thomas

Natalie Windle, 2018

My Impressions: Exploring the Style of Claude Debussy-An Interpretation of Bruyeres and Voiles

I will explore impressionism through Claude Debussy's compositions and, more specifically, the ways my understanding of the ideas associated with impressionism affect my interpretation and performance of two of his preludes Bruyeres and Voiles.

Course: MU 4032

Supervising Professor: Richard Shuster

Cheryl Kalmoe, 2016

Inspiration and Interpretation: An Analysis of Clarinet Repertoire

I will research the history and background of each piece of music in my senior recital, the era, and the composer before I perform the pieces for my senior recital.

Course: MU 4913

Supervising Professor: Danielle Woolery

Delanie Sager, 2016

Lecture-Recital

I will select a repertoire and study all aspects necessary for a successful performance of the works, including physical technique, harmonic structure, and appropriate artistic style.

Course: MU 4031, 4032

Supervising Professor: Richard Shuster

Shelby Morgan, 2014

Special-Needs Students in the Kindergarten Music Classrom: A Unit Plan of Adaptive Lessons

I will develop a six-week unit plan to teach nursery rhymes to kindergarten students in a music classroom and will include adaptive lessons for students with special needs.

Course: EDUC 3003

Supervising Professor: Vicki Baker

tIFFANY bALLINGER, 2011

The Female Composer in Contemporary Christian Music: An Investigation and Creation

I will create sheet music for and record original vocal compositions and interview female Christian composers to detail the composing process and discover the challenges they face in their field.

Course: MU 3703

Supervising Professor: Pamela Youngblood

Lori Kouba, 2011

Music Therapy in the Public Schools: A Program Proposal

I will develop a music-therapy program proposal including a literature review, formal proposal, annual budget, and a rationale.

Course: MU 4913

Supervising Professor: Nicki Cohen

Megan Stoltz, 2009

A Unit of Music of the World

I will develop a unit of music (5 lessons) in world cultures for a general preschool music class.

Course: MU 3713

Supervising Professor: Nicki Cohen

Allison Black, 2005

20th Century Versus 18th Century Counterpoint

I will analyze, compare, and contrast an 18th and and 20th century composition and describe how contrapuntal composition has changed over time.

Course: MU 4723

Supervising Professor: James Chenevert

Emily Everett, 2005

Senior Voice Recital

I will perform a senior voice recital, submit a program as well as translations and program notes, and write a paper discussing the preparation for this recital.

Course: MU 4091, 4092

Supervising Professor: Thomas K. Brown

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