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A Comparative Analysis of Method Books for Class Jazz Instruction
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Watson, Kevin E. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2017
The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare instructional topics and teaching approaches included in selected class method books for jazz pedagogy through content analysis methodology. Frequency counts for the number of pages devoted to each defined instructional content category were compiled and percentages of pages allotted to each…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Books, Music, Content Analysis
Effects of Baton Usage on College Musicians' Perceptions of Ensemble Performance
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Silvey, Brian A.; Wacker, Aaron T.; Felder, Logan – International Journal of Music Education, 2017
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of baton usage on college musicians' perceptions of ensemble performance. Two conductors were videotaped while conducting a 1-minute excerpt from either a technical ("Pathfinder of Panama," John Philip Sousa) or lyrical ("Seal Lullaby," Eric Whitacre) piece of concert…
Descriptors: Musicians, College Students, Student Attitudes, Music Activities
The Visual Memory-Based Memorization Techniques in Piano Education
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Yucetoker, Izzet – Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 2016
Problem Statement: Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the leading composers of the baroque period. In addition to his huge contributions in the artistic dimension, he also served greatly in the field of education. This study has been done for determining the impact of visual memory-based memorization practices in the piano education on the visual…
Descriptors: Memorization, Visual Perception, Music Education, Musical Instruments
Effects of Selected Nonmusical Characteristics and Band Festival Participation, Scores, and Literature Difficulty
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Perrine, William M. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine potential validity concerns regarding the use of music festival scores as an element of value-added assessment practices mandated by federal education policy. Nonmusical school and band characteristics of band size, school enrollment, school percentage of minority enrollment, and school percentage of…
Descriptors: Musicians, Scores, Validity, Value Added Models
A Comparison of the Efficacy of Individual and Collaborative Music Learning in Ensemble Rehearsals
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Brandler, Brian J.; Peynircioglu, Zehra F. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 2015
Collaboration is essential in learning ensemble music. It is unclear, however, whether an individual benefits more from collaborative or individual rehearsal in the initial stages of such learning. In nonmusical domains, the effect of collaboration has been mixed, sometimes enhancing and sometimes inhibiting an individual's learning process. In…
Descriptors: Music Education, Music Activities, Cooperative Learning, Educational Benefits
The Effect of Peer-Based Instruction on Rhythm Reading Achievement
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Johnson, Erik A. – Contributions to Music Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of peer-based instruction on rhythm reading achievement of instrumental and choral music students attending a large urbanfringe high school in a major metropolitan area. Participants (N = 131) included band (n = 71) and choir (n = 60) students whose backgrounds reflected extensive economic (78%…
Descriptors: Music, Music Education, Music Reading, High School Students