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Creating the Optimal Experience: An Analysis of Flow Theory Factors in High School Band Programs (open access)

Creating the Optimal Experience: An Analysis of Flow Theory Factors in High School Band Programs

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.
Date: Spring 2022
Creator: Murthy, Amrutha V.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
A History of the University of North Texas Marching Band from 1911-2021 (open access)

A History of the University of North Texas Marching Band from 1911-2021

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.
Date: December 3, 2021
Creator: Murthy, Amrutha V.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Charanga in New York, 1987-88: Musical Style, Performance Context, and Tradition (open access)

The Charanga in New York, 1987-88: Musical Style, Performance Context, and Tradition

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.
Date: 2020
Creator: Murphy, John P. (John Patrick)
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Balance Points: Achieving Balance in Your Body to Make Better Music

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This article discusses the need for harpists to be properly balanced when playing.
Date: 2016
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Charting Your Course: Explore Your Musical Landscape and Elevate Your Performance

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This article discusses how to engage with the musical structure of a work to enhance a musician's performance.
Date: 2016
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Creating Music in Silence: How to Harvest the White Space Between the Notes

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This article discusses the use of white space between notes to enhance a harpist's technical skills.
Date: 2016
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fire Up Your Warm Ups: Find the Right Recipe to Get Your Body Primed to Practice

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This article discusses the reasons why warm ups are necessary, and includes variations for harpists.
Date: 2016
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Practice Takes Practice: Find All the Time You Need to Practice

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This article discusses strategies for musicians to have more efficient practice sessions.
Date: 2016
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reviving Old War Horses: How to Breathe New Life Into Stale Standards

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This article discusses strategies to reinvigorate repertoire standards.
Date: 2016
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Acoustical Analysis of the Frequency-Attenuation Response of Musician Earplugs (open access)

An Acoustical Analysis of the Frequency-Attenuation Response of Musician Earplugs

This article discusses the influence of musician earplugs on musical stimuli.
Date: August 23, 2014
Creator: Chesky, Kris S. & Amlani, Amyn M.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reset the Standard

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This article discusses how harpists can incorporate alternative pieces into their standard repertoire.
Date: 2014
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Work Out Stage Stress

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This article discusses how exercise can mitigate stage fright.
Date: 2014
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Music Appreciation: To What End? (open access)

Music Appreciation: To What End?

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.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Spring, Staci
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
“¿Son Modos? Tonos y salmodia en Andrés Lorente (open access)

“¿Son Modos? Tonos y salmodia en Andrés Lorente

This book chapter discusses the distinction between modes and tones as corresponding to different epistemologies.
Date: 2013
Creator: Illari, Bernardo
Object Type: Book Chapter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Improving Retention of Chord Recognition and Voice-Leading Principles through Immediate Feedback about Errors in Practice Drills

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.
Date: March 28, 2012
Creator: Dworak, Paul E.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Just Roll With It: Exploring the Array of Arpeggiated Chords

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This article discusses different styles for playing arpeggiated chords.
Date: 2012
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mind Games: Getting Out of Your Head

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This article discusses strategies for developing focus during a performance.
Date: 2012
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Put Some Bliss in Your Gliss: Mastering Our Signature Sound

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This article discusses the glissando for harp.
Date: 2012
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preface (open access)

Preface

This paper contains the frontmatter and preface material for the Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education.
Date: November 2011
Creator: O'Flynn, John
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Liminality as Thought and Action (open access)

Liminality as Thought and Action

This article discusses liminality as thought and action in urban music education programs.
Date: August 2011
Creator: Emmanuel, Donna T.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Counterpoint, 2011 (open access)

Counterpoint, 2011

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.
Date: 2011
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Counterpoint, 2012 (open access)

Counterpoint, 2012

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.
Date: 2011
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cracking the Code: Using Tonal Theory to Solve the Puzzle Between the Notes

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This article discusses strategies for harpists to use music theory for learning and memorizing music.
Date: 2011
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Playing in Theory: Incorporating Music Theory Into Your Harp Playing

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This article discusses basic principles of music theory that can incorporated into learning a musical work.
Date: 2011
Creator: Haefner, Jaymee
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library