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"Once Upon a Time..." : a fairy tale musical
(1995)Storyline, libretto, and music. -
Native American Music : Introductory Study and Analysis of the Chippewa
(1993)Analyzes the forms and social context of Chippewa vocal and instrumental music. The appendix includes musical scores for 16 pieces, an annotated bibliography, and a list of suggested recordings. -
Music Teaching in El Instituto de Musica Sacra in Quito, Ecuador
(1992)Reflections on a quarter spent teaching piano lessons, music theory and music history in Ecuador. -
Two Pieces for Percussion Ensemble
(1992)An orginal composition featuring the inside of the piano used as a percussion instrument, electronically amplified water in a bowl, and a cymbal suspended on a timpani. -
Reflections on a Performance Recital
(1995)The author discusses the selection and performance of four pieces for trumpet by Hummel, Hovhaness, Friedman, and Arban. -
The Presidency of Andrew Jackson : A Musical Documentary
(1991)Documents Jackson's presidency in seven musical movements, scored for three voices, piano, and solo violin. Words and music by William Kolean. -
Transcending Gender : Mezzo-Soprano Trouser Roles in Opera
(1999)In this paper, I argue that composers wrote the parts for women with a specific intent in mind, so that a listener/viewer wouldn't take the role at face value but would instead "read into" the role. In most instances, ... -
"We Are Children Of Our God" : Directing a Church Choir For Children and Youth
(1997)It is with enthusiasm that I prepare my SIP by teaching and directing the Children's and the Youth Choirs at Oakland Drive Church of Christ, in Portage, Michigan. On March 7, 1997 they will present a concert at Stetson ... -
Keeping Your Head Above the Shadows
(1990)A collection of original song lyrics. -
A Critical History of Jazz in the 1950s
(1993)Describes the movement in the 1950s away from the earlier jazz forms of Swing and Be-Bop to Cool-Bop and then Hard-Bop, focusing on central figures Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Gerry Mulligan, The Modern Jazz Quartet, ...