AFRIKAANS: Gebore en getoeë in 'n omgewing waar die besondere uitdagings grondliggend aan die musikale kunsvorm van begeleiding nie erken is nie, maar eerder as 'n vanselfsprekendheid by pianiste gereken is, het 'n toenemende behoefte aan toepaslike leiding en opleiding die teelaarde vir die tersaaklike studie gevorm. Aansluitend hierby is mettertyd bevind dat die klimaat in Suid-Afrika in die reël van sodanige aard was dat begeleiding as onafhanklike en selfstandige beroepskeuse selde waardig genoeg geag is om beroepsgerigte onderwys en gespesialiseerde opleiding in die veld te regverdig. Daarom is die aanvangsondersoek van hierdie studie primêr geloods as 'n kritiese beskouiing van die funksionaliteit van die teenwoordige opset van begeleieropleiding in Suid Afrika. Meer spesifiek behels die genoemde aanvangsondersoek 'n indringende ondersoek na die toelatingsvereistes vir ensemble-gerigte kursusse, soos vervat in die sillabusse van 'n geselekteerde aantal sekondêre en tersiêre instansies landwyd. Voorts is die vak-inhoudelike sowel as moontlike blootstellingsgeleenthede aan ensemble-aktiwiteite onder die loep geneem. Die resultate in hierdie verband was teleurstellend en is die fokus verskuif na die samestelling van 'n vraelys as inligting-insamelingsinstrument. Die oogmerk van genoemde vraelys was hoofsaaklik die inwinning van persoonlike opleidingservaringe van die betrokke proefpersone sowel as 'n toekomsvisie rakende die opleiding van begeleiers-van-môre. Hoewel die opname-respons laag was, het waardevolle inligting die groeiende dringende behoefte aan sinvolle rigtinggewing in die toepaslike veld onderstreep. Die soekende openbare krag van die tweesnydende swaard is vervolgens immer dieper in die wese van die begeleier ingedring. 'n Geriefsteekproef erkende begeleiers is vir onderhoude genader. In die proses is gepoog om enersyds waarlik op hoogte te kom van hul siening met betrekking tot die samestelling van en vereistes vir 'n voornemende beroepsbegeleier tot op hede. Andersyds is gefokus op die persoonlike voorkeure rondom 'n beroepskeuse in die begeleidingsveld en 'n eiesoortige inkyk in hul beroepsbelewenis te kry. Weer eens is groot klem geplaas op hul siening van die opleiding van toekomstige begeleiers. Verblydende terugvoer is deurgaans ontvang. Die opregte ywer en toegewyde entoesiastiese betrokkenheid van die spesialiste in die tersaaklike veld verdien besondere vermelding. So ook hul besef van die reuse taak tot verantwoordelike vorming van gewillige studente in die rypingsproses tot musikaal-sinvolle uitvoerders wie se interpretasie en toepassing van stylbegrip die musiseringsvlak in samespel situasies aanmerklik kan verryk en verfraai. Ten slotte is al die voorafgaande inligting oor die funksionele opleiding van begeleiers tot op hede afgewissel met 'n verfrissende blik op die moontlike prag van ‘n ideaIe werklikheidsituasie. Voortvloeiend hieruit is die Iigpunte in die Suid-Afrikaanse bestel saamgetrek om aanvullend daartoe bepaalde aanpassings voor te stel en vars idees daaraan toe te voeg. Kortliks behels die genoemde voorstellle 'n ontvanklike en eerlike kyk na die verlede, om daaruit te kan leer; 'n kritiese beoordeling van die hede, om daaruit te kan groei, en 'n uitsig op die komende tyd, om daarin die oopblom van geleenthede, die vorming deur ervaringe en die heerlike geur van ware toonkunstenaarskap te mag ontmoet. ENGLISH: In an environment where the particular challenges inherent to the musical art form of accompaniment have never been acknowledged, but rather naturally attributed to pianists, a growing need of well-directed guidance and training has given rise to the study concerned. In the course of the study it gradually came to light that the general climate in South Africa has seldom allowed accompaniment to be viewed as an independent and autonomous career choice worthy of career-orientated, specialized training. Accordingly, this study was initially launched as a critical evaluation of the functionality of the present situation involving the training of accompanists in South Africa. More specifically, the initial investigation concerned an incisive analysis of the entrance requirements pertaining to ensemble-directed courses, as contained in the sillabi of selected secondary and tertiary institutions from all over South Africa. Furthermore, the subject content as well as potential opportunities of exposure to ensemble activities was scrutinized. Since the results revealed a disappointing situation, a questionnaire was compiled in order to gather information. This questionnaire was mainly meant to capture the respondents' personal experiences regarding training, as well as their views on the future training of accompanists. Although the response was low, valuable information came to the fore, emphasizing the growing and urgent need of meaningful direction in the field concerned. The searching blade of the double-edged sword was now driven into the very being of the accompanist. A convenience sample of acknowledged accompanists was interviewed. On the one hand a serious attempt was made to gauge their current views regarding the composition and required characteristics of an accompanist-to-be. On the other hand, the focus fell on their personal preferences regarding a career choice in the field of accompaniment and on the particular way they experienced their careers. Once again, special attention was paid to their vision of the training of future (career-oriented) accompanists. On the whole, the feedback was gladdening. The sincere devotion and enthusiastic involvement of these specialists in the field must be specially mentioned. The same applies to their awareness of the mammoth responsibility resting on their shoulders, namely that of helping willing students mature until they are able to execute works of music in a meaningful way, interpreting and applying their understanding of style in a manner which enhances their musical interaction with others. Finally, the preceding information concerning the current state of the functional training of accompanists is enlivened by an invigorating vision of an ideal situation. The rays of light within the South African context are drawn together in order to facilitate the suggestion of certain adjustments and fresh ideas. In short, these suggestions involve an open-minded and honest view of the past, in order to learn from it; a critical evaluation of the present, in order to facilitate new growth; and a vision of the future, in order to recognize the flowering possibilities, the shaping of experiences and the delicate fragrance of true musicianship. / Dissertation (MMus(Chamber Music))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Music / unrestricted

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2006. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 362-387). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.

The domain of computer music is an interesting area which combines computer science and music art. We propose a music accompaniment system using a variable-length genetic algorithm. Via the system one can make the music corresponded to his demands. In the style music accompaniment we analyze some important characteristic of pop music, and propose a new chromosome representation scheme to include the concept of rhyme, chord and melody. Chord progression is used as one of the evaluation criterions in this thesis. The system allows a user to input melody, to select emotion and rhyme, and the system will automatically generate the appropriate accompaniment based on the database compiled from some music theory relating to the chord progression. In addition, the system allows a user to select his favorite accompaniment that generated by the system. Based on the user selected accompaniment the system will generate similar accompaniments for the user.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1964. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Harry Wilson. Dissertation Committee: Charles Walton. "Die schöne Müllerin," by Franz Schubert: 53 p. at end. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-78).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 1997. / Thesis prepared for Dept. of Musicology. "Bibliography"-leaves 397-422.

The purpose of this study was to ascertain what competencies professional accompanists and accompanying teachers deem sufficiently important to be included at some point in the development of a professional accompanist. Research problems were formulated to determine what differences exist between opinions of teachers and professionals regarding necessary skills in preparation of accompanists in (1) pianistic skills, (2) accompanying skills, (3) vocal skills, (4) linguistic skills, (5) knowledge of repertoire, (6) understandings in human relationships, and (7) other competencies. Data were collected by means of a validated questionnaire containing items grouped into the seven categories listed above. It was sent to twenty professional accompanists and thirty-one schools offering accompanying degrees. Seventy per cent of the professionals and 84 per cent of the schools responded. Each competency was rated first for its relative importance to a professional accompanist and then for its appropriate place in the sequence of an accompanist's preparation. A chi square comparison of responses of the two groups regarding the importance of each competency showed virtually no significant differences. Responses on appropriate stages of training were not treated statistically.

A new category of community-service nursing practitioner who was the equivalent of a newly qualified nurse emerged in the years 1998–2007. Community service was introduced by the national Department of Health in an attempt to retain professional nurses. The community service nurse is registered with the South African Nursing Council in the category “community service”. Community service nurses need to obtain clinical experience under the supervision of experienced professional nurses in a public health facility for a period of one year. Globally, health-care systems have been affected by an increase in conditions such as maternal and child morbidity and mortality, an ever-increasing vulnerability to communicable diseases (tuberculosis and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and violence in under-developed and developing countries. These challenges have resulted in the escalation of health-care costs and a shortage of human resources in the health-care system. The escalation of these conditions has put further strain on the effectiveness of an already struggling health-care system, and the delivery of health-care services to those who are most in need. This necessitated the implementation of community service. The provincial Department of Health usually identifies where the critical need for the placement of community service nurses is, and the diplomate or the graduate can select one of three placements. However, the final decision for placement remains that of the provincial Department of Health. This community service strategy, which aims to empower community service nurses, is a contentious matter, as these community service nurses are often placed in an area where they have to work independently within the first year after qualifying as a diplomate or graduate without being supervised and supported in the public health facility. The community service nurses experience a lack of confidence and competence due to limited clinical exposure resulting from full and compacted nursing education programmes. The need for an experienced professional nurse as supervisor with a clearly defined job description by the provincial Department of Health is mandatory to prevent role conflict and confusion. However, the provision of such supervision has not yet materialised because of the shortage of experienced registered nurses in the health-care system. Research design: A qualitative design using exploratory, descriptive and contextual strategies ensured access to tangible information regarding the supervision and clinical accompaniment needs of community service nurses. Data collection: Data was collected using semi-structured interviews, field notes and digital voice recordings. The participants were community service nurses who had completed six months of their community service year. A total of n = 12 participants out of N = 38 were interviewed in the three hospitals of the Amajuba District in KwaZulu-Natal until no new data emerged and data saturation was reached. Data analysis: Content analysis assisted the researcher in scrutinising the data by coding, categorising into themes and sub-themes to clarify the data. Literature control was used to underpin the research findings. Research findings: The community service nurses appeared to be in desperate need of clinical supervisors to guide, coach, support, and be a role model to them. Community service nurses needed to develop confidence, competence, independence and critical thinking skills during community service practice. In reality, not all community service nurses were fully competent and independent to practise autonomously during their community service, though some had acquired all the above mentioned skills. However, it stood to reason that competence developed in the period of community service and was influenced by clinical supervision from experienced registered nurses, who assisted with continued development of skills in clinical practice. / MCur, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

A new category of community-service nursing practitioner who was the equivalent of a newly qualified nurse emerged in the years 1998–2007. Community service was introduced by the national Department of Health in an attempt to retain professional nurses. The community service nurse is registered with the South African Nursing Council in the category “community service”. Community service nurses need to obtain clinical experience under the supervision of experienced professional nurses in a public health facility for a period of one year. Globally, health-care systems have been affected by an increase in conditions such as maternal and child morbidity and mortality, an ever-increasing vulnerability to communicable diseases (tuberculosis and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and violence in under-developed and developing countries. These challenges have resulted in the escalation of health-care costs and a shortage of human resources in the health-care system. The escalation of these conditions has put further strain on the effectiveness of an already struggling health-care system, and the delivery of health-care services to those who are most in need. This necessitated the implementation of community service. The provincial Department of Health usually identifies where the critical need for the placement of community service nurses is, and the diplomate or the graduate can select one of three placements. However, the final decision for placement remains that of the provincial Department of Health. This community service strategy, which aims to empower community service nurses, is a contentious matter, as these community service nurses are often placed in an area where they have to work independently within the first year after qualifying as a diplomate or graduate without being supervised and supported in the public health facility. The community service nurses experience a lack of confidence and competence due to limited clinical exposure resulting from full and compacted nursing education programmes. The need for an experienced professional nurse as supervisor with a clearly defined job description by the provincial Department of Health is mandatory to prevent role conflict and confusion. However, the provision of such supervision has not yet materialised because of the shortage of experienced registered nurses in the health-care system. Research design: A qualitative design using exploratory, descriptive and contextual strategies ensured access to tangible information regarding the supervision and clinical accompaniment needs of community service nurses. Data collection: Data was collected using semi-structured interviews, field notes and digital voice recordings. The participants were community service nurses who had completed six months of their community service year. A total of n = 12 participants out of N = 38 were interviewed in the three hospitals of the Amajuba District in KwaZulu-Natal until no new data emerged and data saturation was reached. Data analysis: Content analysis assisted the researcher in scrutinising the data by coding, categorising into themes and sub-themes to clarify the data. Literature control was used to underpin the research findings. Research findings: The community service nurses appeared to be in desperate need of clinical supervisors to guide, coach, support, and be a role model to them. Community service nurses needed to develop confidence, competence, independence and critical thinking skills during community service practice. In reality, not all community service nurses were fully competent and independent to practise autonomously during their community service, though some had acquired all the above mentioned skills. However, it stood to reason that competence developed in the period of community service and was influenced by clinical supervision from experienced registered nurses, who assisted with continued development of skills in clinical practice. / MCur, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

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TO THESIS "THE ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENT OF MASSLITURGY AND NEW LITURGICAL SONGS" Vít Náměstek PedF UK This thesis is going to pursue a task of the right modes of organ accompaniment of massliturgy. It describes the desirable style and character of accompaniment component parts of ceremony to make the organ play not to be for itself only, but to let it become the thing, that it schould be: The organ play has to create an organic complex with the liturgy. The work makes the direction of the play concrete and accent the sensitivity not only for pure substance of the holy mass, but also depending on liturgical day and season. It is focus on the main prelude and main postlude, on perticular preludes, postludes and interludes during the ceremony, and on accompaniments of the responses, acclamations and also solo celebrant's singing - that means on the parts, which aren't mostly mentioned in publications of organ accompaniment. The creative part of the work includes 3 new songs for worship: their tunes and lyrics , harmonization and music-theological analysis.