Undergraduate thesis explores the link between self-perceived flow states and a feeling of community belonging within the context of the high school band environment. The methodology observed a positive interdependence between a perceived sense of community and the flow parameters of challenge-skill ratio, utilization of clear goals, and provision of unambiguous feedback.

This paper explores the history of the University of North Texas' marching band, the Green Brigade Marching Band, including it's early iterations in 1911 to achievements in 2021.

This study describes the state of the charanga, a Latin popular music ensemble, in New York in 1987–1988. After sketching the historical background of the ensemble, I will present and analyze data derived from primary fieldwork with Orquesta Broadway and secondary work with La Orquesta Típica Novel and Charanga América in the domains of musical style, performance context, and tradition.

Presentation on a study that investigated the prevalence, intensity, frequency, and quality of musculoskeletal pain as well as performance anxiety and identify factors among clarinet players and instructors. Some results of the study are discussed along with implications for performers, educators, and student-musicians. It was presented at the International Clarinet Association Conference held in July 2019.

Poster presenting results of a study that characterizes clarinet specific health problems such as site-specific pain, non-musculoskeletal issues, performance anxiety, and related variables including instrument type, use of neck-strap, educational attainment, musician identity, and other lifestyle and performance-related factors. An online survey specifically for clarinetists was developed using techniques adopted from a recent study of trombonists (interactive body maps, skip logic, etc.). In addition to clarinetists being underrepresented in previous epidemiologic research, previous studies did not consider the lower lip as being a potential pain site despite clarinet pedagogues mentioning this concern, proliferation of commercial products to help clarinetists manage lip pain, and the lip being a primary contact point between the instrument and the body. Consistent with findings from Thrasher and Chesky, clarinetists in this study also reported musculoskeletal problems in the right wrist area.

This article discusses the need for harpists to be properly balanced when playing.

This article discusses how to engage with the musical structure of a work to enhance a musician's performance.

This article discusses the use of white space between notes to enhance a harpist's technical skills.

This article discusses the reasons why warm ups are necessary, and includes variations for harpists.

This article discusses strategies for musicians to have more efficient practice sessions.

This article discusses strategies to reinvigorate repertoire standards.

This article discusses the influence of musician earplugs on musical stimuli.

This article discusses how harpists can incorporate alternative pieces into their standard repertoire.

This article discusses how exercise can mitigate stage fright.

This paper was awarded a Nicholas and Anna Ricco Ethics Award for 2013. This paper discusses music appreciation. The author looks at who is qualified to teach a Music Appreciation course, what the true purpose of such a course is in the general curriculum, and what our responsibility in musically educating our citizens is.

This book chapter discusses the distinction between modes and tones as corresponding to different epistemologies.

Poster presented as part of the 2012 University Forum on Teaching & Learning. This poster discusses improving retention of chord recognition and voice-leading principles in students of music.

This article discusses different styles for playing arpeggiated chords.

This article discusses strategies for developing focus during a performance.

This article discusses the glissando for harp.

This paper contains the frontmatter and preface material for the Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education.

This article discusses liminality as thought and action in urban music education programs.

The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.

The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.