Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author "Good, Richard"

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Aural Skills Pedagogy in the Wind Band: A Survey of Secondary and Collegiate Wind Band Conductors’ Perceptions and Strategies

McNeil, Brady (2021-03-24)

The purpose of this study was to explore (a) perceptions of collegiate and high school wind band conductors surrounding aural-based learning in the rehearsal, (b) current trends in pedagogical strategies used to strengthen ...

Developing Successful Conductors: A Survey of Feedback Methods for Undergraduate Instrumental Conducting Courses

Webb, LaToya (2020-07-30)

Few studies have explored feedback methods in undergraduate instrumental conducting courses. The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the various methods of verbal (spoken/written) and nonverbal feedback ...

The Effects of Two Approaches to Rhythm Study on the Sight-Reading Proficiency of Secondary Wind Instrumentalists

Howell, Todd P. (2016-05-05)

Music educators strive diligently to develop musically literate student musicians. Sight-reading new music is one way of displaying music literacy because musicians must simultaneously synthesize an understanding of music ...

Influence of a Marching Snare Drum System on Joint Kinematics, Electromyography, and Contact Pressure

Sumner, Andrea (2012-04-27)

Each year thousands of students participate in marching band. Many participate by carrying a flag, baton, woodwind or brass instrument, or drum. The drumline is of particular interest due to the unique and restricting ...

Instrumental Jazz Ensemble Programs in Alabama High Schools

Jones, Lloyd, III (2009-12-18)

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to survey the instrumental jazz ensembles of Alabama’s public high schools during the 2008-09 academic year. Since existing data on high school jazz ensemble programs in Alabama ...

Music Teacher Preparation for Inclusion of Students with Special Needs: Survey of Music Teacher Educators in the United States

Cater, Michael (2023-08-03)

Current music teacher educators at colleges and universities were examined to determine how they prepare preservice music teachers to work with students with special needs. Participants included music education professors ...

The Role of the Music Administrator in Public School Systems of the Southeastern United States: A Mixed Methods Study

Ferrell, Christopher (2021-04-16)

The position of the system-level music administrator is an important component in the successful district-wide school music program. Curriculum supervision has been in place in various forms since the beginning of public ...

Technology Use in Instrumental Practicing: A Mixed Methods Study of Middle School Band Students

Gibbs, Elizabeth (2022-04-11)

Deliberate, thoughtful, and structured practice is critical to developing proper skills on an instrument (Barry & McArthur, 1994; Byo & Cassidy, 2008; Duke et al., 2009; Hallam, 2001a; Lehmann & Ericsson, 1996; Miksza, ...