The purpose of this paper is to acquaint the reader with the state of the recorder as a musical instrument in this century. Information has been gathered from standard texts and journal articles to gain more recent ideas. The work is divided into three sections: (1) a brief history of the instrument; (2) a biographical sketch of Arnold Dolmetsch, the man who was most responsible for the revival of the recorder in this century; and (3) a detailed examination of the use of the recorder today. This last section includes the recorder in education, music written for it, recorder performance and organizations, and construction of the recorder. An appendix lists recorders that are available to players in this country. It is this writer's conclusion that the recorder today has regained its status as a performing medium.

The main theme of the thesis is a musical instrument called transverse flute and its use in Chamber music subject in primary schools of art. The thesis focuses on chamber music in association with transverse flute, on an available music sheet and problems and benefits of chamber music at the primary school of arts from teachers' perspective. The paper is divided into three broad chapters. In the first chapter, the author focuses on the historical review, the structure and mechanics of the instrument and famous personalities who have influenced and contributed to the importance of transverse flute. In the second chapter, the author describes and characterizes chamber music and its history. She focuses on teaching students and on the method how to use the subject at primary schools of art. Part of this chapter is also a recommendation of specific literature for the students of primary schools of art. In the third chapter, the author addresses the research area which deals with the analysis of specific questions and answers of the questionnaire. She compares and evaluates the responses of teachers in Slovakia and Czech Republic. Keywords: flute, chamber music, teacher, teaching, student, bacis school of arts

Esta tese trata da formação do flautista e de outros instrumentistas melódicos - de sopro, e de cordas não dedilhadas. Ilustrada com exercícios, prelúdios e estudos, consiste basicamente em uma metodologia de ensino que visa não somente ao desenvolvimento técnico-instrumental, mas também ao pleno entendimento da linguagem musical e ao desenvolvimento da consciência harmônica. Para isso, propõe uma forma de estudo baseada na criação de conteúdo, e não na repetição de padrões preestabelecidos. / This thesis is about the teaching of the flute and others melodic instruments - namely winds and strings. Illustrated with studies and etudes, it consists basically of a methodology that seeks not only technical development on the instrument, but also the complete understanding of the musical language and the development of harmonic awareness. With this aim, it proposes a way of practicing based on creativity, improvisation and composition, instead of the repetition of established patterns.

Esta tese trata da formação do flautista e de outros instrumentistas melódicos - de sopro, e de cordas não dedilhadas. Ilustrada com exercícios, prelúdios e estudos, consiste basicamente em uma metodologia de ensino que visa não somente ao desenvolvimento técnico-instrumental, mas também ao pleno entendimento da linguagem musical e ao desenvolvimento da consciência harmônica. Para isso, propõe uma forma de estudo baseada na criação de conteúdo, e não na repetição de padrões preestabelecidos. / This thesis is about the teaching of the flute and others melodic instruments - namely winds and strings. Illustrated with studies and etudes, it consists basically of a methodology that seeks not only technical development on the instrument, but also the complete understanding of the musical language and the development of harmonic awareness. With this aim, it proposes a way of practicing based on creativity, improvisation and composition, instead of the repetition of established patterns.

Claude Debussy's Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faune [Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun] opens with an unaccompanied flute solo that famously tests breath control, tone production, and capacity for musical expression. All aspiring flutists must master this solo, because it is frequently requested on orchestral and collegiate auditions. To aid flutists in their preparation, many notable pedagogues and performers have provided written and verbal commentary with suggestions for crafting a successful performance; however, it is unclear whether or not actual performances reflect these teachings. In other words, do the pedagogues practice what they preach? This study uses audio analysis to objectively analyze quantifiable aspects of ninety years of recordings of Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faune and compares the results to current pedagogy. This study’s findings fall into four categories: (1) breath placement, (2) tempo and rubato, (3) vibrato, and (4) general expression. Because of the influence and historical significance of American flutist William Kincaid, a giant of twentieth-century performance and pedagogy, special consideration is given to specific recordings and teaching of Kincaid. The analysis that follows demonstrates disparity between performance practice and pedagogy and will allow flute students and teachers to make better-informed decisions interpreting Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faune.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

In dem Titel "wELten ERleBEn" stecken - bei Berücksichtigung der Großbuchstaben - die Wörter ERBE und ELBE. Ein Beitrag zum Welterbetag 2009, in dem die Schönheit der Landschaft sowie ihre Bedrohungen (Hochwasserkatasgtrophe 2002, Bau der Waldschlösschenbrücke) zum Klingen gebracht wird, ohne den Hörer auf eine einseitige Deutung festzulegen. Uraufführung: 6. Juni 2009 in Dresden

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Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1947. / Works originally for voices. Ms. (arranger's holograph); prefatory material and bibliography typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 150-156).

Thesis (D. M. A.)--Ohio State University, 2009. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-152).