Music Studies papers

A look at the development of music through the ages.

An analysis of Dylan Thomas' "Do not go gentle into that good night" and Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven".

The differences between European and Chinese muisc notation.

A look at Britten's influence on music.

The turning point in Sinatra's life.

A comparison/contrast essay of Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith.

An analysis of the impact of music in society.

A review of a concert given by the Arditti Quartet.

A look at artist Eminem,a rap musician.

A overview of the Baroque era through an analysis of Bernini's sculpture of "St. Teresa" and Bach's "Sonata 2".

An examination of the origins of the myth of Beethoven due to his expression of the political and social issues of his era in his music.

A review of Woody Guthrie's "Talkin' Dust Bowl Blues" and Loretta Lynn's "I'm a Honk Tonk Girl" in light of the relationship between popular music and the industry.

A look at the controversies and contradictions of program and music in Beethoven's Symphony no.3 "Eroica".

A look at the history of the piano and in particular its use in Chopin's 19th century piece "Nocturne No.2".

A look at the concept of music as a symbol of political power by relating it to an opera by Richard Wagner as well as a Chinese Kabuki opera.

An analysis of the factors that need to be considered in designing an acoustically sound room.

An overview of how string and wind instruments produce music.

A comparative analysis of the different recordings of the song "Back Door Man" by Howlin' Wolf and by The Doors.

An examination of the events that followed the murder of John Lennon.

This paper discusses the function of recording engineers, who usually work in recording studios.

Explores the ways in which African-American music, from the days of slavery to the civil rights movement, has been a form of resistance and liberation for the black population.

Explores the historical basis of Appalachian music.

This paper attempts to answer the question about whether music is necessary to the success of Shakespearian plays.

Discussion of the life and music of Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.

This paper traces the extraordinary life of Johann Sebastian Bach.

This paper discusses jazz musician, Tito Puente.

This paper discusses Luis Miguel, the man and his music.

Explores the challenge of architectural acoustics faced by architects when designing concert halls.

Historical account of Giacomo Puccini's careet in relation to his famous opera, Madama Butterfly, with comment on the opera's strengths and weaknesses.

Explores the history of the Japanese floor harp known as the Koto.

Explains what is meant by the term "MPC" and what are its uses and benefits.

Examines the influence Latin Music has had on American culture.

Discussion of three songs that contain spiritually healing messages.

Discussion of the history of jazz and of its legends.

Explores and compares the portrayal of women in Rap and R&B music and then discusses what this portrayal may say about women and society.

Explores the controversial issues surrounding Rock 'n roll music.

Historical account of Richard Wagner's transformation of German music through his use of myth distinct to German history and culture.

Provides definitions of the term "resonance" for each of the different fields that it is used.

Analysis of the metaphors used in Rock Music love songs.

An overview of Handel's classic musical masterpiece, "The Messiah".

Discusses the influence of African American musicians on racial barriers.

Describes contemporary cultural forms of African-American music (Rap, Hip-Hop) as a form of cultural capital that reinforces racial stereotyping.

Explores the musical style of composer, Samuel Barber and his post-World War I American audience.

Discusses this brand of country music, known as 'outlaw' music and why it differs from traditional country music.

An overview of Rock 'n Roll music and its affect on contemporary 60's American society.

A bio of musician Bob Dylan.

An analysis of one of the concertos.

A biography of Mozart and an analysis of his work, 'Requiem Mass'.

A look at why rock musicians often abuse drugs.

The life and works of Mozart.

A brief discussion of the importance of authenticity in the music industry.

An overview of the Indian film industry with focus on music and dance in these movies.

An analysis of this famous sixties song by the band, 'Peter, Paul and Mary'.

A review of the musical genre known as the Blues.

An investigation into the music, thoughts and life of composer, Elliott Carter.

An analysis of the song "I'm Just a Girl who Can?t Say No," from the musical "Oklahoma!"

Examines the impact of music on American presidential campaigns.

Discusses how issues of microeconomics are incorporated into Garth Brooks' song "We Shall Be Free".

Musical instruments used in ancient Rome.

A brief explanation of Wiccan music.

A discussion of Ancient Egyptian concepts of the soul and the Messianic message of the Cruxshadows? "Angel Cycle".

An analysis of the recent decline of the Latin American music industry with proposal of innovative new solutions to re-infuse the market

Discusses the rise of Argentinian nationalism and the effect that Alberto Williams' music may have had on it.

A brief review of "The Beggar's Opera" written by John Gay, the first ballad opera in the English language.

This paper explores the film musical "The Sound of Music".

A review of three musical pieces: Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin, "The Sorrow Songs" by W.E.B. Du Bois, and "Am I Blue" by Alice Walker.

A research design examining the effects of music on grocery store shopper habits.

An examination of methods to reduce the phenomenon of piracy in the Brazilian music industry.

Discusses the position of the internet music-swapping market after Napster was forced to close its site.

An examination of the roots and influences of Japanese art and music.

The paper discusses the impact of the music of Bob Dylan and Eminem on their respective generations.

A review of Renaissance and Baroque period music styles.

A discussion of the music of the American composers George Gershwin and Aaron Copland.

Discusses school shootings and the way the media is quick to blame rap singers such as Eminem, as well as other forms of media, for violence among teenagers.

A brief biography of Janis Joplin, the blues artist and activist and the counter-culture movement.

This paper discusses black music entrepreneur Russell Simmons who is moving the black hip hop scene into the American mainstream.

A discussion of the issues regarding shared music on the internet.

An essay discussing how hip hop has changed society and culture.

This paper discusses the use of orientalism, the influence of the culture of the Middle and Far East, on Western art and music.

The paper analyzes the character and music of Robert Schumann, based on the book by Peter Ostwald, "Schumann: The Inner Voices of a Musical Genius".

A discussion about whether institutes of higher learning have the right to censor or limit materials which are downloaded by students on the campus computers.

A discussion of the collaboration of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.

An examination of the history of this dance style and its impact on the Argentinian culture.

Examines the influence of the Javanese Gamelan on the music of Achille-Claude Debussy.

Discusses methods of leadership in this Grammy-nominated orchestra, in response to an article entitled "Leadership Ensemble" by Ron Leiber.

This paper discusses the relationship of the cult group based on the Marilyn Manson (MM) rock band and the bandleader Brian Warner and Los Angeles.

Discusses how Thomas Pynchon incorporates themes and images of classic and popular music in his work, especially "The Crying of Lot 49".

A review of various movies from the 50s and 60s which show the developing youth in Britain.

This paper provides a cultural and historical background on the Sioux and the role of music in American Indian cultures.

This paper looks into the events and chaos that took place over three days at Woodstock 1999, in Rome, New York.

A discussion about the Gerry Mulligan-Chet Baker Quartet, which was one of the most influential jazz quartets of the 1950s and 1960s.

A review of Beethoven's musical composition, the "Ninth Symphony".

An in-depth look at the definition and purpose of music in our lives.

This paper discusses the commentary of Susan McClary who looks at early nineteenth century art with reference to gender.

Discusses the life and works of eighteenth century Venetian composer, Antonio Vivaldi.

This paper discusses the effects of music of the emotions of listeners.

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.