Music Studies papers

An analysis of the background of Arnold Schoenberg and his musical compositions.

A look at the life and works of Buddy Holly and his influence on American music.

The paper explores music as a viable therapeutic solution to pain in patients.

This paper discusses building a music website and focuses on sheet music downloads.

This paper analyzes the musical composition of Hector Berlioz "Harold en Italie."

This paper provides an executive summary of the company Arista Records.

This paper provides a SWOT analysis of Arista Records.

An analysis of the life and writings of Mikhail Kuzmin and Italian commedia dell'arte.

This paper examines the strategic management of the Arista Records company.

A exploration of the role of religion in Carnatic music, the genre indigenous to southern India.

An experiment to determine the effects of musical therapy upon the learning process.

This paper discusses the opera 'Midsummer Night's Dream' by Benjamin Britten.

This paper discusses and contrasts the Baroque style versus the Classical style of music.

A discussion of the influence of rap music, in particular that of gangsta rap, on adolescents and young adults in America.

A discussion of romanticism, explaining that it is the artistic movement that appeared as a reaction against the rationalism,.

This paper discusses music therapy and looks at the power of music in helping individuals.

This paper discusses the social-cultural-musical phenomenon called Hip-Hop. circa 1965 to 1985.

This paper provides a discussion of Ludwig Van Beethoven's life and his famous nine symphonies.

This paper looks at Andrew Lloyd Webber as an original showman and provides a personal and professional biography.

This paper discusses digital rights management (DRM), a method of protecting copyrighted material.

This paper explores the impact of music on child development.

An analysis of corporate risk management of a pop music festival.

An analysis of the history of Jamaican music, particularly the development and sub-genres of reggae.

A discussion of the therapeutic effect of classical music.

This paper looks at the influence of black music and culture on Elvis Presley.

This paper provides an examination of Radiohead's song, "Subterranean Homesick Alien", placing it in perspective within its musical and historical context.

A discussion of the background of gospel and rap music.

This paper examines how propaganda and mass persuasion exist in pop music.

This paper analyzes the song "Imagine" by John Lennon.

An analysis of the influence that Elvis Presley had on American culture.

This paper discusses music as a connection to the Divine, by looking at "Paradise" by Aligheri Dante and "The River Sutra" by Gita Mehta.

This paper discusses this history of military music and American military bands and patriotic music focusing on the four hymns of the armed forces, "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America".

An analysis on the musical successes and the personal downfalls of Elvis Presley.

A look at the life and work of Russian composer, Alfred Schnittke.

A discussion regarding Johann George Staufer and the arpeggione.

An analysis of the ethical and legal implications of downloading music for free off the Internet.

A review of issues surrounding downloading music from the Internet.

This paper traces the development of Opera in Renaissance Europe.

A review of the amazing contributions of blind musicians to music.

This paper describes the use of music therapy with Alzheimer's patients.

An analysis of the history of jazz music and how it can be used in urban-area education.

A look at the history of rap music and its impact on pop culture.

This paper discusses the development of jazz and the blues in America.

This paper examines the success and popularity of Sam Cooke's song "Only Sixteen".

A look at the article "The Movie in Your Head" by Christof Koch that explains students' mind processes as pertains to music education.

This paper portrays the trends in art, music and literature that emerged in 20th century France.

A discussion regarding the evolution of musical notation, focusing specifically on classical versus jazz.

A discussion regarding the Mozart effect, the connection between music and academic performance.

A discussion of the different genres of worship music in Christianity.

A discussion regarding the important role that dance and music play in Islam.

An examination of Islamic exhibits into Islamic ancient music, art and dance.

This research study examines the effects, both positive and negative, that the hip-hop culture has had on the world at large.

An interpretation of the hidden meaning behind songs sung by African- American slaves.

A discussion regarding the musical genre of 'Bastard Pop' and why 'keepin' it real' isn't the only way to make real music.

This paper is an ethnography of a local music scene.

A review of the history of two revivals in Jazz music - Dixieland and the Blues.

This paper discusses the song "Imagine" by John Lennon.

A discussion on the life and musical achievements of Felix Mendelssohn.

A discussion into the effects of Christian music on a person's mood.

A discussion of the forms of music popular in Brazil today.

A discussion of Luis Valdez's 1987 movie, "La Bamba", about Ritchie Valens.

An analysis of the isolation depicted in "Vincent" by Don McLean, "Cry" by Casey Scott and "Six Feet Under" by Alan Ball.

A look at the one-sided nature of Maynard Solomon's portrayal of Ludwig van Beethoven's custody battle in "Beethoven".

This paper explores the representation of the East in Giacomo Puccini's opera "Turandot."

Examines the role of the blues in Amiri Baraka's "Dutchman."

A discussion regarding the influence music has on the lives of American adolescents.

This paper discusses whether the legal control of music is a form of protection or one of domination.

This paper analyzes six crucial songs in the musical "Les Miserables".

This paper examines hip hop dance and its place in music and culture.

An analysis of medieval music, as described by the book "The Waning of the Middle Ages" by Johan Huizinga.

This paper discusses the life and achievements of composer Richard Addinsell.

A comparison of the language and themes of Psalm 72 and the hymn "Jesus Shall Reign".

An analysis of the influence of contemporary music videos and their stars on the youth of today.

An historical journey from Black American migration from the south to the development of Harlem Renaissance music.

A review of balinese music and the role it plays in religious practices.

A review of the life and accomplishments of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

An examination of the file sharing era and a music business prospectus on the recording artist, Prince.

A review of the book 'Peking Opera and Politics in Taiwan' by Nancy Guy.

A musical study that analyzes the various aspects of the "jazz revolution" that had changed the cultural fabric of the United States during the 1920s

An analysis of Martin Bauml Duberman's book about the famous African-American singer, Paul Robeson.

This paper examines the Verdi aria "Ave Maria" from "Othello," highlighting the debate between program and absolute music.

A review of the global music recording industry (MRI).

A case study of the merger of the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera.

A discussion regarding the cornetto in the Renaissance and in modern interpretations of music.

This paper studies the effects that the Supremes had on rock and roll.

An biographical account of the life and career of Japanese composer, Toru Takemitsu.

A book report on "Samba" by Alma Guillermoprieto's and the understanding of Brazilian society Guillermoprieto obtained by learning about the Samba.

A discussion on the different motivating concepts required in music education.

This paper compares Aristotle's belief on how music should be evaluation with that of Plato's opinion on how music should be evaluated.

A discussion on how female rap artists such as Queen Latifah, Madame Star, Ndegeocello, and Sandy Denton have managed to become successful in the industry.

A closer look at the issue of internet file sharing with regards to the film and music industries.

An analysis of the song 'Working Class Hero'.

An analysis of song lyrics to determine the underlying message in each.

A review of the contribution Black music has made to the culture of the USA.

A discussion regarding the language of hip hop in American culture.

An evaluation of the band culture and fan base of the Rolling Stones.