Coleman Hawkins & Lester Young/Jazz Virtuosos
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the distinctly different music styles of jazz greats Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young, the men who are primarily responsible for the tenor sax becoming a leading instrument in jazz. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khtensax.rtf

Comparative Analysis of John Keats’ Poem ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ and Bob Dylan’s Song ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’
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In three pages this paper compares Keats’ nineteenth century poem with Dylan’s twentieth century song. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Comparing 3 paintings & painting/music
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A 6 page essay that discusses three paintings and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. “The Abduction of the Sabine Women” by Nicolas Poussin (1634), “The Death of General Wolfe” by Benjamin West (1770), and “The Raft of the Medusa” by Theodore Gericault” (1818) are each representative of a specific period in art history. Comparing the three works illustrates the way in which the Romantic era reconnected with the emotionality and vibrancy of the Baroque. However, it should be noted that Neoclassical works were not without emotion, as Beethoven’s striking Fifth Symphony exemplifies, rather it indicates that comparison between the periods illustrates that in the Neoclassical era, emotion was controlled within the confines of rationality. A bibliography is not offered.
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Comparing and Contrasting Elvis and Eminem:
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This 8 page paper examines the similarities and differences between these two musicians and uses specific songs from each artist as examples. This paper details their music in terms of lyrics, the technical aspects of the music, their cultural impact, and more. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSElvisP1.rtf

Comparing Bach and Mozart
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Music is heard through the senses, however, it is experienced through both the senses and the emotional response. This 6 page paper explores the differences in style, tempo and harmonic language between Johan Sebastian Bach's Suite No. 1 in C and Mozart's symphony number 36 (the Linz symphony). Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Comparing Three Concertos by Bach, Mozart & Rachmaninov
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A 10 page research paper and analysis of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat; Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major; and Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor. The writer demonstrates how each concerto is representative of the century in which it was written and also of the composer. A synopsis of each work is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison of Teaching Strategies /Piano
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A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares different strategies for piano instruction. The writer discusses various methods for beginning instruction and also a strategy that stresses theory for teaching older students and adults. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khcompno.rtf

Comparison/Assessment of the Classical and Romantic Music Periods
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the Classical and Romantic periods of music. Classicism or the Classical Period (1750-1820) of music was quite different from that which followed it found in the Romantic Period (1820-1910). The Classical Period was known for its shift away from the flowery Baroque Period and toward more balanced and simple pieces which were performed before a public audience. For the first time music was written for its own means and not as an accompaniment for dancing or a special occasion. This “absolute music” saw the emergence of such composers as Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven among many others and also saw the development of the instrumental importance in the form of concertos, symphonies and sonatas as well as the comic opera. The Romantic Period built upon the instrumental work of the Classical Period by expanding the size of the orchestras and the length of the symphonies. In addition, styles unique to the Romantic Period emerged which included the development of the Romantic symphony, the symphonic poems, the concert overtures, the Romantic operas, the Lieder, National music and the popularity of works for the piano. Composers from the Romantic era included Bizet, Chopin, Dvorak, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Puccini, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and Wagner among many others in which forms were not always based on the traditional German, Italian or French styles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Composer Cesar Franck: His Life and Representative Works
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This is a 9 page paper discussing composer Cesar Franck and his works. French composer Cesar Franck (1822-1890) born in Liege, Belgium was considered one of the most talented French composers of all time. While he was known initially for his organ music and playing, especially in the new church of Ste. Clotilde in Paris, he became considerably better known for his range of compositions throughout his lifetime. The organ and the Church played significant roles in some of his early works but his talent was truly revealed through his exceptional range in compositions which included not only singular pieces for the organ, keyboards and other instruments but also symphonies, chamber music and the nineteenth century phenomenon symphonic poems, among others. Much of Franck’s work showed the influence of the Church within his work and life and many of his works are still used within the Catholic liturgy. Other works, such as the symphonic poem Psyche among others showed how passionate and romantic Franck could be often revealed within the mythical and natural worlds. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Composer Franz Schubert
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18 pages. This paper is a discussion of the life of composer Franz Schubert and his song cycle Die Winterreise (The Winter Journey). The paper will explain the entire cycle but focus on only certain songs within it. Topics covered include the music's relationship to the text in each song, the symbolism as well as the general mood of the piece. Also discussed is Schubert's life at the time the cycle was written. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JAschbrt.rtf

Concert Report/Borealis String Quartet
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A 4 page concert report on a performance given by the Borealis String Quartet. The concert consisted of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Kelly-Marie Murphy's Quartet No. 4 (Another Little Piece of My Heart), and Schubert's String Quartet No. 14 in D minor (Death and the Maiden). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Concert Report/Nesrallah and Bolshoy
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A 5 page research paper that takes the form of a hypothetical concert review. The writer provides an example of how such a review might be written, specifically in regards to an actual concert that occurred in Ottawa in August, 2003 by Daniel Bolshoy and Julie Nesrallah, which featured Spanish classical guitar compositions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khbolnes.rtf

Concert Report/Ravel, Villa-Lobos, Etc.
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A 5 page concert report that discusses the selections played. The writer focuses particularly on Daphnis and Chloe by Maurice Ravel. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Concert Report/University of Michigan, October 1, 2008
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A 4 page essay that offers a student writing a concert report suggestions on how the student might address aspects of this assignment. The concert was occurred in Hill Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus at 8 pm on Wednesday, October 1 with Nan Washburn conducting ("Welcome"). The program consisted of "Kristin Kuster's Iron Diamond, Hayden's Symphony No. 99 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony #2" ("Welcome"). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmiconr.rtf

Concert Report: Beethoven's Ninth
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A "concert" review of the 1976 recording of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony as played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The writer offers a brief musical analysis of each movement, as well as comments on this recording. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Concert Review
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A 5 page concert review that discusses the writer's impressions of four works on the program. The works discussed include Bruckner's Seventh Symphony in E major; Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major; and Chopin's Sonata in B minor and his Barcarolle, opus 60. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khbbcc.rtf

Copland & Gershwin/American Composers
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A 5 page research paper that examines Aaron Copland's Down a Country Lane and Gershwin's Three Piano Preludes, looking at structure, harmony and influences. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khcopger.rtf

Copyright Laws and the Protection of the Music Industry
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7 pages. Because of the latest technological developments of the internet, computers, and other types of equipment, the protection of music by copyright law is becoming extremely tenuous. Now able to download virtually any song they want, teenagers and adults alike are copying not only single songs but entire albums from the internet - all for free, which means no payments to the record labels and no royalties for the musicians. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Costuming in “The Cell”
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A 4 page paper which examines the psychological need for costuming on the part of the character Catherine in the 2000 film “The Cell.” No additional sources cited.
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Count Basie, The Early Years
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Review of the early years as told by Count Basie to Albert Murray in the book "Good Morning Blues" Bibliography lists 1 source. jvBasie.rtf
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Country Music - Not the Songs That Soothe the Soul
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A 5 page paper that argues the point that country and western music does not express the noble and pure American spirit as has been claimed. Discussed is the inherent depression and violence that has come to mark contemporary country music. Also disused is recent research aimed at linking country music with depression and high suicide rates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: LCcmusic.doc

Criticisms Of Rap Music / Valid Arguments Or Extended Prejudices ?
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In this well-prepared 5 page essay, the writer argues that there exists a great societal irony in the fact that lyrically-violent rap music is critiqued as destructive to a specific culture and at the same time praised by ‘hip-hop advocates' for its realistic contributions to the social advancement of today's inner city Black youths. It is asserted that critics of rap music fail to recognize it for its redeeming social value. And more importantly, we should be struggling to correct the very real problems that rap describes in its lyrics and not trying to hide or bury them even deeper by attacking the music itself. No Bibliography.
Filename: Rap.wps

Critiquing a performance by the Russian State Symphony
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This 5 page paper focuses on Tchaikovsky as it provides a tutorial on how to write a performance review. Russian culture is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA616Rus.rtf

Cultural Developments During the Age of Jazz
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A 3 page review of some of the primary cultural developments that occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. The author maintains that many of these developments came about as a result of the experiences of those that served in Europe during World War I. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPjazz.rtf

Darius Milhaud / Composer
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A 5 page paper providing an overview of the life and works of Darius Milhaud, one of the most influential French composers of the 20th century. This paper suggests that even in light of signficant physical infirmities and social issues, Milhaud was still able to create over 400 works, demonstrating both his complexity and dedication to music. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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DAVE MATTHEWS BAND IS THE GREATEST BAND EVER
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This 3 page creative writing exercise presents the argument and the supporting evidence to support the claim that the DMB is the greatest band ever. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Debussy, Beethoven & Chopin
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A 6 page research paper that offers 3 short discussion of 3 major works: Debussy's "Images for Piano," Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata for Violin and Piano, and Chopin's Polonaise, opus 53. Each discussion is roughly 2 pages in length. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Debussy/Images II
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A 6 page research paper that discusses three pieces from Debussy's works for piano, Images II. The writer first examines the nature of each piece and then discusses the proper technique for playing Debussy. The pieces are Cloches a travers les feuilles; Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut; and Poissons d'or. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp
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A 7 page research paper/essay that examines the last works of Debussy. The writer argues that Debussy was, above all else, a musical innovator. Looking specifically his sonatas for cello, flute-viola-harp & violin, the writer argues that examination of these works, focusing on his Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, indicates that it is necessary to know something of the “sprit and style” of these works in order to accurately reconstruct Debussy’s intention regarding performance practices (Abravanel 28). Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Derek Jarman/War Requiem
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A 3 page research paper that discusses British director Derek's Jarman's War Requiem. The score of the film consists of Benjamin Britten's major sacred work of the same name. In 1961, Britten composed his War Requiem, which utilized the bitter anti-war poems of Wilfred Owen, alongside the "timeless and universal Latin text of the Mass for the Dead" (Headington 123). In War Requiem, Jarman does not merely interpret the music or Owen's poetry, but rather offers a fusion of the arts that integrates all the elements-- film, music and poetry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Deryck Cooke on Romantic Music
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An 11 page summation and analysis of several of the essays included in a posthumous publication of some of Deryck Cooke's writing: Vindications: Essays on Romantic Music. The writer also outlines facts from a biographical memoir on Cooke, included in the book, that offers insight into Cooke's critical perspective. The writer argues that Cooke's perspective was unique. No additional sources cited.
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Description of the Opera “La Traviata”
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This 5 page report discusses Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813-1901) “La Traviata,” created in 1853. In the nearly 150 years since that time, it has become one of the best-known and most frequently performed operas in the Western world. The story of the opera revolves around the courtesan Violetta Valery and the man she loves, Alfredo. Misunderstandings and confusions separate the two who are reunited by the end of the opera, only to face the death of Violetta. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWtravi.rtf

Designing Research; Why Do Music Users Download from Illegal Sources?
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This 10 page paper shows how research can be designed. Using the example of a music company that wants find out what music users download tracks illegally so they can devise a marketing strategy to encourage legal downloads. The paper identifies the potential sample, considers what data should be collected and how the sample may be most effectively approached and how the information should be collected and presents an outline for a questionnaire. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Differences in Music of India and the United States
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The music of different countries, in this case that of India and the United States, is comprised of different histories, cultures, faiths and education. While the music of these two countries might be completely different from one another, the fact remains that each country has music that represents these same agendas. Includes outline
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Digital Audio Recording
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An 11 page paper tracing the development of digital audio recording and exploring how it works. Digital audio recording arrived in a commercial way in the early 1980s with the development and release of the compact disc (CD). It appears that the CD is only the beginning, however, as digital audio recording continues to progress. It provides convenience, reliability and lower production costs, but it is certain that copyright holders have not yet finished trying to mold its applications into forms most profitable for them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSdigAudioRec.rtf

Digital Audio Technology
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A 4 page paper current use of digital audio technology, particularly as it applies to the creation of current popular music. Digital audio technology allows the electronic creation of any number of combinations of people or effects, without the need for having all contributors present at the same place or at the same time. In some respects, the artistic influence in much of today’s popular music can be seen to lie more with mixing technicians than with performers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Does Music Construct Rather than Reflect Cultural Identities
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This 12 page paper considers this question of the interaction between music and culture discussing the influences and how one may be seen to influence the other before coming to an unusual conclusion. In discussing this various types of music are considered with attention played to the interpretation of music, the nature of a consumer society and the way in which music may be seen as a tool to be used. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Does Sex Sell Music
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This 19 page paper begins with a general introduction of the use of sex in advertising, per se. The author then reports the way sex has been used in the music industry, including some of today's rappers moving into making porn movies. Britney Spears and others are used as examples of performers who began with an image of wholesomeness and transitioned into a very different image. Examples from Russia and Japan demonstrate that using sex to sell music is not and American phenomenon. Does sex really sell music? The jury is out. Consider the fact that while sales in the industry dropped by 3 percent in one year, sales in the Christian and gospel arena rose by over 13 percent in that same year. The author presents a discussion that includes comments from those who believe sex sells, e.g., even a classical label used sex to sell one artist's classical music, and those who believe it is not working at all. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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DOWNLOADING MUSIC -- FOR FREE
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This 5-page paper focuses on various methods by which a teen consumer can download music for free. The paper focuses on pros and cons of this. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTfreemusi.rtf

Dream of a Witches' Sabbath by Berlioz
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, which integrates a number of different movements that are distinct, thematic and produce specific feelings. Though Belioz attached definitive meaning to each of these movements, the feelings conveyed through the musical elements may be interpreted differently if the listener was unaware of Berlioz's meaning.
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Duke Ellington/Caravan
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An 8 page research paper that discusses and analyzes Duke Ellington's composition "Caravan." The writer offers a brief biography of Ellington and then discusses contextual information pertaining to "Caravan." Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Duke Ellington—His Unique Style
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A 6 page research paper that examines the unique style of Duke Ellington. The writer analyzes Ellington's writing style, and the unique characteristics of his orchestra, which contributed to his style. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Early Piano Development
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A 5 page research paper on the development of the piano. The writer describes how the first pianos, made by Cristofori in the early eighteenth century, differed from previous keyboard instruments and traces the piano's development through the innovations of Broadwood. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Edgard Varese – For the Record
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Edgard Varese – For the Record:This 5-page analytical essay examines how Varese and his “liberation of sound” changed traditional definitions relevant to 20th century music. A composer in his own right, Varese was unexpectedly on the cutting-edge of innovative sound, and left behind a legacy of acceptance for all things musical. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNMusic1.doc
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Effects of Listening to Music
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A 10 page research paper that examines the effects that music has on the brain. The writer demonstrates that current research encompasses a wide rangeóeverything from the "Mozart effect," which deals with the effect of music on learning math, to how it effects the perception of adults on the passage of time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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