Music Studies papers

This paper is an analysis of Merle Haggard's chart-topping song, "Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)," and the close-knit family it portrays.

This paper describes a visit to the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History highlighting a show entitled "Music in the Life of Africa".

This paper is an extensive treatise on the development of the brass band from earliest times to the relation of the brass band to American jazz.

This paper analyzes the film "Amadeus" (Milos Forman, 1984), which received numerous awards and generally favorable reviews, though it has been criticized for being historically inaccurate in a number of areas.

This paper discusses two films "Mr. Holland's Opus" and "Music of the Heart" that both celebrate the power of music in education and the need to support the arts in the educational setting for the benefit of all students.

Analysis of MTV as a popular culture product.

Examines the emergence and development of jazz and black culture during Reconstruction and the early 20th century.

Explores the themes present in Wagner's operas "Parsifal" and "Lohengrin". Discusses how they represent common threads in Wagner's life as well as his evolution as a composer.

An essay about Run DMC being the pioneers of Hip Hop.

Examines how Rastafarian singer, Bob Marley, used his music and lyrics to speak to the people.

This paper examines the impact of the blues on community development
in the Mississippi Delta.

Reviews the movie "8 Mile" starring singer, Eminem.

A paper on marketing research dealing with music predilection and music consumption of the general Israeli public.

This is a paper about the history and influences of zydeco music.

An appreciation of the music of Richard Wagner and a review of his work "The Ride of the Valkyries".

This paper is about the technological details, pros and cons of the Eureka 147 and IBOC digital radio systems.

Discusses several research studies on the effect of music therapy programs in schools.

Analysis of Opus 48, No. 16.

Analysis of whether music can be gendered.

An analysis of Antonio Vivaldi's solo concerto "Primavera" Op. 8, No. 1 ("Spring").

A discussion of music classes as a valuable educational tool and important element of the curriculum.

Analysis of the Napster lawsuit.

Music and dance/drama compared and contrasted between the western-influenced Russia, and the eastern ancient Japan.

An analysis of the various opinions of rock and roll music.

Examining the new phenomenon of music piracy on the internet and methods to curb this occurance.

An introduction to the Romantic era in music, with a focus on Ludwig van Beethoven and Johan Brahms.

Discussing the many legal and moral issues surrounding the shutdown of Napster Inc. - the software which enabled users to share music files online.

A review of the influence of various types of music in Europe from 1900 to 1960.

A discussion of the case between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Napster Inc. over copyright infringement.

A biography of the life and the theories behind the death of the composer Wolfgang Mozart.

An exploration of the key relationship in "Madame Butterfly" with a focus on the theme of seduction.

A review of two classical music pieces, Mozart's Symphony no. 39 in E-flat and Schumann's Quartet in A-minor, op 41, no1.

A biography of the life and works of the composer Randall Thompson.

This paper discusses the composers Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, the great masters of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, respectively.

A paper which examines the underlying meanings in African-American blues music.

The important image of blues music in James Baldwin's short story "Sonny's Blues".

An analysis of the lyrics of Leslie Gore's song "It's My Party."

A biography of the life and career of the legend Frank Sinatra.

Examining different factors relating to the independent music industry and the challenges it faces.

Discussing various strategies and theories used by music teachers in the classroom and new developments in the field.

A debate on whether Elvis Presley really died in 1977 or is still alive today.

Examining the method of music education and teaching methodologies of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998).

This paper discusses a movement that is redefining popular music, social consciousness, and the work of artists such as Eminem, Christina Aguilera and Pink.

An analysis of the effects of popular music on youth.

A comparison between Renaissance and Baroque musical styles.

A discussion of Madonna's feminism.

A study of the rap star Eminem that questions if he is a social critic or corruptor of the youth.

A discussion on technology and innovation and their impact on the music industry.

A look at the issue of love in the arts by analyzing a song, a poem and a movie.

An analysis of the economic model of the United States recording industry.

This paper discusses in detail Giuseppe Verdi's opera, "Otello," based on the play by William Shakespeare.

Examines the similarities between Mozart's "Haydn Quartets" and string quartets of Haydn. Discusses styles, innovation, themes, balance and order. Includes an outline.

Examines the inter-relations between music and mathematics. Discusses the theory and philosophy of music and focuses on the mathematical foundations of such composers as Mozart, Schoenberg, and Cage.

This paper discusses African music: Types, roles in individual lives, community and culture, instruments and vocal music.

This paper discusses music of the Renaissance: Composers, types of songs, styles, sacred vs. secular and instruments.

This paper discusses the life of the African-American singer and actor Paul Robeson: Family, education, career and social and political views.

This paper discusses the French Romantic Movement of the arts in the 1830s: Definition, social and political factors, major figures, philosophy of nonconformism and changing view of artist.

This paper discusses the life and career of the Belgian cabaret singer, composer and lyricist Jacques Brel. Outline.

An examination of the effects of Western popular music on life and culture in China, Indonesia, Japan and more.

The definition and application to high school instruction and counseling. Includes function, objectives, techniques, examples, psychotherapeutic theories, stress, disabilities and communication.

Examines the topsy-turvy, ever changing career of pop star Madonna. Focuses on the 1991 film documentary TRUTH OR DARE & various critical responses to it.

Life & career of experimental 20th Century American composer.

The life and career of the 18th-19th century composer, focusing on his psychological development.

An examination of Japanese court music including the origins, style, musicians, sacred aspects, training, performance, instruments and dance.

An examination of the Opera's sources, music, characters, social commentary, plot and humor.

An examination of their origin among slaves, their development, "black face," as art form, shows and the role of whites.

A rhetorical analysis of the group's fight to censor or put warning labels on sexual or violent recorded material.

A look at the brief biographies of Carl Orff, Zoltan Kodaly and Emile Jacques-Dalcroze, with a focus on their musical philosophies and approaches, their strengths and weaknesses and the impact on teaching music to children.

A look at the origins of Dixieland jazz, with a focus on improvisation, instruments, style, major musicians and techniques.

A focus on 18th century Europe art and music including an examination of the characteristics of styles, major artists, musicians and their works, ideas and techniques.

A sociological study of Hildegard of Bingen, Clara Schumann and Madia Boulanger and their works in a male-dominated field.

Examines his compositions as musical bridge between the classical and romantic periods, discussing melodies. emotions, forms, theme and variations.

Examines the influence of the changing fashion on American ballroom dancing between the mid-19th and mid-20th Century.

Examines the start of this music format video phenomenon, video-look proliferation of ads and movies.

Discusses its history and development since the Middle Ages and examines melody, its role in church and variations.

Examines age, origins, musical basis, different types of musical instruments and the music of today.

A look at the 18th century composer's use of Italian [opera seria] in developing Baroque music.

An examination of the life and music of Bela Bartok.

A discussion of the the history of the piano, its development, technical features and classic manufacturers.

An examination of the definition, research, review of literature, risk factors, related disorders and treatment.

The life, career and death of the rock and roll star.

A Neo-Aristotelian analysis of the drunken singer/songwriter's address on occasion of receiving the Tom Paine Award.

A look at the development of the main character in the opera based on the Don Juan myth.

This paper discusses the music and words of American folk singer and songwriter in the context of the oral and folk traditions, Woody Guthrie.

This paper discusses the influences of Beethoven: Originality, style, innovations, motifs, dynamic ranges, influences, his deafness and tonal images.

This paper discusses the censoring of music: PMRC, Dead Kennedys, N.W.A., 2 Live Crew controversy, warning labels and infringements on artists and creativity.

This paper discusses the life and career of the 20th Century Polish composer of choral music, Witold Lutoslawski.

This paper analyzes the development of jazz in the United States: Early influences, Ragtime, Blues, New Orleans Jazz, Big Band Jazz and Bebop, Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbedke, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Mon

This paper discusses the history and development of the rock band, The Grateful Dead: Drugs, fans, philosophy, music and members.

This paper discusses Christopher Hogwood's book "Handel", a biography of 18th Century English composer born in Germany.

This paper examines the last year of Mozart's life: His music, relationships, social position and financial difficulties.

This paper discusses the African influences on Afro-American jazz and dance.

This paper discusses the life and work of the Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky emphasizing his relationship to the Romantic movement in music.

This paper discusses an alternative psychological approach music therapy, emphasizing treatment of handicapped patients: Impact on mind, body and emotions, therapist-client relationship and effectiveness.

This paper discusses the life and career of rock singer Bruce Springsteen emphasizing the influence of his New Jersey environment on his life and songs.

This paper discusses the effects of Rock and Roll on society: Fashion, controversy, money and improvong the world.

Examines career & musical accomplishments of the musician/showman and his style to popularity.

Discusses the phenomenon of British rock group in context of the 1960s. Looks at musical, social and psychological impact.

Examines role of songs in promoting social change. Discusses freedom songs, Afro-American music, "magnetic" & rhetorical songs, examples, adaptability and Black Power influence.

Discusses the history & development of rock-pop band. Focuses on members, songs, live shows, musical innovations, albums and effects of success.