Browsing by Author "Barry, Nancy"

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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 ...

Choral directors' knowledge of biological and sociological sex differences in the secondary choral classroom

Rudolph, Megan (2013-04-16)

Secondary choral directors who enter the work force are expected to teach all types of choirs, including mixed-sex choirs, male choirs, and female choirs. Most undergraduate programs address voice change differences and ...

A Comparison of Music Compositional Process and Product of Two Groups of Secondary Students: Using Only Acoustic Instruments Versus Using Acoustic Instruments and iPads

Lyda, Robert (2014-12-10)

The purpose of this study was to explore compositional process stages, determine aptitude score changes, and examine differences in two groups of secondary-level general music students who composed music over eight composition ...

Developing Critical Consciousness of ‘Nice’ Dysconscious Racism: An Analytic Autoethnography of a K-5 General Music Specialist at a High-Needs Title I School

Bell, Macy (2023-08-01)

The purpose of this analytic autoethnography was to explore how enacting critical consciousness (CC) through critical reflection, inquiry, discourse, and action developed my critical awareness of ‘nice’ dysconscious racism ...

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 ...

Dr. Billy G. Walls and the Auburn University Bands, 1961-1991: A Story of Impact, Influence and Innovation

Bouldin, Thomas (2010-12-08)

The purpose of this study was to examine the career of Dr. Billy G. Walls at Auburn University. The study focused on three aspects of his career, namely: social, economic and political issues that affected the band program ...

A High Achieving Middle School Band at a High Poverty School in Georgia: A Case Study

Grogan, Robert (2022-07-19)

This case study examined the pedagogical and organizational practices of successful middle school band directors teaching at a high-poverty school in Georgia through the lens of Self-determination theory. Inequity within ...

High School Students’ Attitudes Toward Competitive Marching Band: A Comparative Analysis Based Upon Contest Rankings

Antos, Justin (2017-04-24)

The purpose of this quantitative study was (a) to determine the extent to which secondary school students find educational and musical value in competitive marching band programs, and (b) to discover how contest rankings ...

Inclusion Practices for Students with Autism in the Music Classroom: A Survey of K-6 Music Educators' Perceptions, Training, and Strategies

Powell, Lisa (2021-07-26)

In 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), was amended to include students with autism into the music classroom with their typically developing peers (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special ...

The Incorporation of Error Detection Methods in Undergraduate Instrumental Conducting Courses: A Mixed Methods Investigation

McCullough, Chapel (2018-12-03)

Error detection is an important skill for conductors and there have been many studies investigating factors that affect error detection ability. Although error detection method books have been developed, there is little ...

Intersecting Social Justice and the Secondary Choral Classroom: A Phenomenological Study of Social Justice Teacher Perspectives

Dick, D. Kay (2022-05-06)

The American public-school student population has changed, yet school music remains much as it was at the turn of the twentieth century. The reality of today’s profound absence of students of color, equity gaps, and lack ...

Is There an Equity Gap in Marching Band Competition? Relationships between School Demographics and Participation and Competitive Rankings at Bands of America Marching Competitions

Lenard, Martin (2021-04-27)

Socioeconomic status (SES) is linked to multiple interacting systems, including students’ racial and ethnic background, grade level, and school/neighborhood location (Brooks-Gunn & Duncan, 1997). In music education research ...

Keeping Choir in Show Choir: A Qualitative Study on How a Select Group of Public Secondary School Choral Directors from Various Regions of the United States Incorporate Choral Methods in Competitive Show Choir

McCormick, Patrick (2023-11-29)

“Swing Choir” was first introduced by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians via the phonograph, radio, synchronized sound, and television in 1949. Since its inception, the evolution of show choir has brought some controversy ...

Legal Issues in Music Education: An Analysis of Court Cases Involving Music Educators

Gallahan, Carla (2010-11-30)

Although all educators are susceptible to legal challenges, music educators, as a result of their professional responsibilities, have an increased risk of becoming involved in litigation. Reasons for this increased risk ...

Marching Band Directors’ Attitudes Towards Participation in Marching Band Competitions: A Descriptive Survey

Glasscock, Robert (2021-04-19)

The purpose of this quantitative study was to learn about the reasons high school band directors choose to participate in marching band competitions. This was a descriptive study which involved an anonymous online survey. ...

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 ...