Music Studies papers

A biography of the life and career of singer Michael Jackson.

Examines the life and career histories of rock and roll musicians, Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.

An examination of how reggae music in general and Bob Marley's songs in particular, are expressions of protest.

This paper discusses the life of musician Buddy Holly, probably the first rock and roll artist.

An examination of the evolution of the electric guitar from its invention in the 1920s.

A discussion of the roots of the samba dance.

An analysis of the romantic period of music.

This paper discusses Apple's consumer marketing strategy for its recently launched iPod, a mobile personal MP3 player.

A discussion about the importance of music programs in schools and budgetary problems in implementing these programs.

A paper looking at the close connection between the two musical genres, punk and hip-hop.

This paper discusses the practice of payola in the music industry and argues that it is unethical.

A comparison of the Classical and Baroque musical styles.

This paper discusses the history of jazz in the twenties as it developed in two centers, Chicago and New York.

An analysis of Nordic mythology through the epics of Tolkien and Wagner.

This paper discusses the shock-power of two popular rebel-artists: Shock-rocker musician Marilyn Manson and the ever-controversial cartoon "South Park".

An analysis of the life and works of reggae musician, Bob Marley.

A comparison of today's rock-n-roll with the original rock-n-roll music.

An analysis of Jim Morrison, a true American icon.

An analysis of the different theories of Marilyn Monroe's death.

An analysis and history of the art of the film score with a focus on the music of John Williams, Thomas Newman and Howard Shore.

An analysis of the music and production of Brian Eno.

A brief biography of the all black singing quartet, "The Ink Spots".

An examination of the musical instrument known as the steel drum.

A paper discussing the influence of classical music on rock music and why rock music is the classical music of the future.

An analysis of the benefit of using music during postoperative pain management.

A biography of Jim Morrison including the psychological aspects of child development, disorders, stage theory and attachments.

A look at the music of Art Pepper.

Discusses the similarities between traditional and modern ballads.

This paper discusses the Beatles' unique influence on the composition, playing and recording of music.

An in-depth examination of the marketing and management strategy of Sony Corporation in the current market.

A look at the problem of developing and enhancing creativity in instrumental music students.

A critique of the curriculum and reform processes implemented at this school.

A discussion of Carl Orff's educational philosophies concerning music.

A thorough examination of the hip hop culture and its impact on a person's identity.

A look at the history of the violin.

This paper discusses the blues, a form of music which originated among African-American.

An analysis of the hip-hop culture, its origins and the effect globalization has on it.

An opinion paper which argues that violent music is not the cause of youth violence.

An analysis of soul music as a shared musical product of Britain and America.

A brief look at the pop group "The Bee Gees".

A look at the life and achievements of Jazz father Jelly Roll Morton.

Examines the cultural geography of two styles of music.

Examines the history of musical theater in the United States.

This paper discusses the psychological principles and methods for teaching choral music to senior high school students.

A look at a methodological and psychological approach to teaching adolescents singing in a choir.

Covers the rise of an unknown business man from Harlem, New York to a top figure in the music, clothing and beverage industries.

An analysis of the history of percussion instruments and a review of selected recital pieces.

An evaluation of the Theodor Adorno/Walter Benjamin debate surrounding popular music and mass culture and its bearing on the debates of other major musicologists and sociologists in the field.

A look at the sociological implications of the development of popular music, with particular reference to the music of Elliott Smith.

A look at how the culture and society of Jamaica has influenced her music.

An analysis of how father-daughter relationships influence marriage in William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice".

This paper discusses the Beatles, the most influential artists in the music format of rock and roll.

This paper discusses the history of the tuba, a musical instrument.

This paper discusses the early history of the battle by the music industry against the downloading of copyright music from the Internet and argues against the position of the industry.

An analysis of the therapeutic use of music in the care of dementia patients.

This paper discusses "Symphonie Fantastique" by Hector Berlioz Op. 14 (1830), with particular attention given to the 5th movement, "Dream of a Witches' Sabbath".

An overview of this work by Johann Sebastian Bach.

A description and analysis of Henry Brant's spatial music.

This paper discusses Arabic popular music as a political expression.

The history of electronic music.

A brief look at the religion of Rastafarianism and the impact that reggae music had on the religion.

An analysis of the contributions that the musicians of the 1960s made to America.

A brief examination of the life and works of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

This paper discusses country musician Clay Walker, his musical development, and style.

The paper describes the role of the chorus in ancient Greek theater. It talks about the origin of the chorus and theater and how the chorus worked in the Euripides's "Hippolytus". The paper also focuses on the effect Greek theater had on modern theater.

Examines the effect of hip-hop on society, focusing on American singer, Eminem.

This paper discusses the life of Ludwig Van Beethoven and describes his String Quartet Opus 18/6, published by T. Mollo et Comp in Vienna in 1801.

Examines the development of several contemporary musical genres.

How clinicians and individuals can use music as a stress relief tool.

Examines how Bob Dylan's life affected his music and analyzes six of his works.

Examines and details the influence that music had on the lives of African-American singers, Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson.

Examines the breakdown of rhetoric, how it tied into opera, and examines the rhetorical principles in Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas".

An examination of the influence of blues on modern music.

A study of modern American symphony.

A biographical essay on the successful life of the black vocal artist, Mahalia Jackson.

A look at how free music downloads online have dramatically impacted several industries, including CD and record retailers.

The life and works of composer George Gershwin.

An analysis of Jim Morrison's song, "The End," and the use of myth and mystery.

This paper discusses the problem with rap music.

An examination of the evolution of sacred and secular music from the medieval period to the beginning of the Renaissance period.

This paper discusses the Gregorian chant, sung as an act of worship in the Middle Ages.

An author biography of the prolific author, Shel Silverstien, covering life and works.

An examination of the negative affects of rap music on society's youth.

A look at the arguments for and against the desirability of unrestricted music downloads on the Internet.

An overview of the MP3 players industry.

A discussion of the 2001 musical movie, "Moulin Rouge".

An examination of the background and musicality of Franz Schubert and his "Moment Musicaux".

An in-depth analysis of audio-visual congruency and emotion.

Examines the evolution of musical tastes in one American family.

A look at the life and works of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

A brief analysis of music in society.

A look at the music rituals of the Afro-Brazilian group that holds the "Ceremony of Congado".

A look at the impact that Beethoven had on the history of music.

A brief overview of the history and artists of this British pop group.

This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.

This paper argues that music downloads and online radio have a positive effect on the music industry.

A look at Shakespeare's use of song in his play, "Othello", as a way for the audience to better understand the characters in the play.

A look at how Eastern Religion, Eastern mysticism, and magic influence the pop culture in America.

Analysis of an advertisement for "The Cruxshadows" band's album, "Wishfire".

Positive review of the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival held in Detroit, Michigan.