Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-06, Section: A, page: . Adviser: Gary E. McPherson. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 165-177) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--George Peabody College for Teachers, 1962. / "Supplementary list of published addresses on sacred music in chronological order." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 574-599).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Michigan, 1983. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 219-225).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-02, Section: A, page: 0505. Adviser: John Grashel. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 436-521) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1948. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 68).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Baylor University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-154).

This thesis explores the relationship between the natural and built environment, highlighting the significance of beauty in our surroundings to connect with the sacred. Architecture should not only be driven by practicality, but also by the need to lift our spirits and inspire us in our daily lives.  Influenced by a Persian upbringing in music, poetry, and art, I developed a deep appreciation for the interplay between artistic expressions and the natural world. Through the exploration of Persian Gardens, known for their enchanting beauty and reverence for nature, a philosophical and architectural journey unfolded. Delving into the essence of Persian Gardens through extensive research, I uncovered the underlying elements that define their harmonious design language. Guided by this newfound understanding, the project aimed to apply the distinctive design approach to Sätradalsparken, a suburban park in Stockholm, Sweden. The goal was to transform the park into a sanctuary that nourishes the soul, integrating key elements of Persian Gardens and utilizing natural materials. The design creates a welcoming garden with a music school, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature and the arts. Through this exploration, the project illuminates the captivating relationship between nature, architecture, and the spiritual realm, offering insights into the transformative potential of Persian Gardens for contemporary landscapes.

This project is a building in a town, for a town. Public, semi-public, and private spaces are designed on a narrow site. A simple, repeated form makes the building a container for filtered sunlight. A secondary form is inserted into this structure, a closed block in the open container. Three materials, concrete, stone, and wood, bring a greater clarity to these parts, defining places and engaging the senses. / Master of Architecture

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-168).

Abstrakt                                                                                              Syftet med undersökningen var att belysa och jämföra förändringar som sker i den kommunala musikskoleverksamheten när den utsätts för konkurrens och finansiering via checksystem. Undersökningen begränsades till Nacka och Österåker, de kommuner där systemet använts längst. Genom intervjuer av kommuntjänstemän och musikskoleledare samt i en enkätstudie hos musikpedagogerna undersöktes vilka faktorer som lett till förändringar i verksamheten och hur dessa upplevdes, samt hur de olika parterna såg på den framtida kommunala musikskolan. Resultatet av undersökningen visade att det var checksystemets utformning och kommunens styrning som bidrog till förändringar i verksamheten. Nacka kommun och Österåkers kommun hade utformat olika checksystem som gav skilda konsekvenser för verksamheterna. Österåkers system var generösare för kunden än Nackas system. Samtidigt valde Österåkers kommun att i större utsträckning styra musikskoleverksamheten i strävan efter en form av rättvisa mellan de olika aktörerna. Det informanterna upplevde som positivt med konkurrensutsättningen var att kunderna inte behövde stå i kö till verksamheten, men konsekvensen av att kön var borta var att många lärare fått svårare att fylla sina tjänster. Den ständiga elevrekryteringsprocessen och känslan av att ha eget ansvar att fylla sin tjänst skapade stress hos lärarna. På en konkurrensutsatt marknad ökar behovet av marknadsföring och vi såg en risk att instrument- och genrebredd minskar om kunden inte får tillräcklig information om den kommunala musikskolans utbud. Lärarna och tre av våra fyra informanter önskade att den kommunala musikskolan i framtiden ska ha ett uppdrag att bevara mångfald och bredd gällande genrer och instrument. / Abstract                                                                                                The purpose of the study was to illustrate and compare the changes taking place in municipal music school activities when these were exposed to competition and financing via voucher systems. The investigation was limeted to Nacka and Österåker, the municipalities where the system has been used the longest. We examined, through interviews with city officials and music school managers – plus a questionnaire study among music masters – the factors that had led to changes in the activities and how people reacted to these changes, as well as how the various parties appraised the future of the music school. The results of the survey showed that the changes in the activities were due to the design of the voucher system and the municipality's control. Nacka and Österåker had created different voucher systems that led to different consequences for the activities. Österåker’s system was more generous to the customer than the Nacka system. Meanwhile Österåker chose to a greater extent to control the activities of the music school in order to achieve a certain degree of fairness between the parties. A positive result of the opening to competition was, according to the informants, that customers did not have to queue up for activities. On the other hand, the consequence of no queuing was that it has become harder for many teachers fill up their posts with pupils. The continuous process of recruiting new pupils and the feeling of responsibility for filling up their own posts caused stress among the teachers. On a competitive market, the need for marketing is increasing and we saw a risk that the breadth of musical instruments and genres will decrease if the customer does not receive sufficient information about the offerings of the local music school. The teachers and three out of four informants wished for the future that the local music school should have the mission to preserve the diversity and breadth regarding genres and musical instruments.