abstract: Martin Ellerby (b. 1951) is a prominent composer for wind and brass bands, and his Euphonium Concerto and Baritone Concerto are among the best and most challenging works in the euphonium and baritone repertoire. This project aims to assist the performer in learning these important works by utilizing specific practice strategies. Each work has been performed and thoroughly examined by the author in order to develop and offer specific strategies for learning each piece. This project utilizes identification of themes and motives, existing methods, suggested exercises, and suggestions from the premiere performers in order to develop a strategic practice regimen for learning these important works. The discussion of each movement begins with a brief thematic overview to identify the motives and ideas used to construct each movement. The musical content discovered through thematic and motivic identification is used to recommend modified exercises from Arban Complete Method for Trombone and Euphonium edited by Joseph Alessi and Dr. Brian Bowman, Clarke’s Technical Studies for The Cornet by Herbert L. Clarke, The Brass Gym: A Comprehensive Daily Workout for Brass Players by Sam Pilafian and Patrick Sheridan, Scale and Arpeggio Routines for Undergraduate & Graduate College & University Students by Milt Stevens and Brian Bowman, and “The Carmine Caruso Method” as taught by Julie Landsman. Each exercise presented is aimed to target a specific challenge of the movement being discussed and will facilitate effective and efficient practice of each work. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2018

abstract: The introduction of a new instrumental piece—specifically Taiwanese—into the cello repertoire is as exciting as it is important. Currently, the majority of works for cello and piano include predominantly Western compositions that is repeatedly taught and performed. Reflections, by Taiwanese composer Ming-Hsiu Yen (Ms. Yen) is a response to this saturation. It is a piece that is both demanding for the performers and entertaining for the audience. Brilliantly written by a composer who has intimate familiarity with both the cello and piano, it is highly suitable for scholarly study and performance. This document details ensemble issues, interpretative suggestions for both cellist and pianist, and general concepts about the music. The composer further adds to these concepts and suggestions. Reflections is a programmatic work comprised of four movements, each with a descriptive title: “Gear,” “Tears of the Angel,” “Spintop,” and “Transformation.” Because the composer’s intentions were driven by pictorial ideas and not by a formal harmonic structure, this paper concentrates on ensemble issues and interpretation less than harmonic analysis. Secondly, the project includes the premiere recording of Reflections, as performer by Yu-Ting Tseng, cellist, and Dr. Jeremy Peterman, pianist. This audio documentation provides other cellists and pianists the opportunity of hearing the piece as originally conceived by the composer, as an aid to their own future preparation of this work. This recording, combined with the interpretative analysis, will assist in bringing Reflections into the cello repertoire and public eye. / Dissertation/Thesis / Reflections Recording Movement I Gear / Reflections Recording Movement II Tears of the Angel / Reflections Recording Movement III Spintop / Reflections Recording Movement IV Transformation / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2016

To examine evidence-based interventions for nurses to use when supporting cancer survivors self-manage their symptoms. Part I: A systematic review to determine the effect of shared medical appointments (SMAs) on patients with a physical chronic illness (excluding diabetes mellitus), their healthcare providers and the healthcare system. Nine randomized controlled trials were included; one focused on breast cancer survivors. This trial was feasible and showed no difference in outcomes compared to usual care. Part II: A descriptive study to adapt and evaluate the acceptability of an evidence-informed symptom practice guide (SPG) for use by nurses for the assessment, triage, and management of patients experiencing dyspnea due to cancer treatment-related cardiotoxicity. Guided by the CAN-IMPLEMENT© methodology, evidence from seven guidelines on heart failure was added to the original SPG. Eleven participants indicated the adapted SPG was comprehensive and easy to follow, and would be helpful for handling symptom calls from patients.

Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778–1837) was a leading composer, virtuoso pianist, and well-known pedagogue during the late Classical and early Romantic periods. His music was important and frequently performed during his lifetime, but his piano preludes, Op. 67, seem to have been completely forgotten. These preludes reflect the traditional use of the prelude, with many traditional piano techniques. The influence of Hummel's Op. 67 on the next generations is clearly shown in the similarities in their compositions, especially the works of Chopin. This dissertation includes a formal analysis of the preludes and a discussion of each specific type of piano techniques with practicing suggestions, providing a pedagogical guide for students on how to use Hummel's works to prepare for other composers.

Introdução: Durante o processo de implantação de cursos na modalidade a distância, a etapa de planejamento e gerenciamento do curso é um dos temas que vem ocupando as discussões dos envolvidos na projeção e execução das propostas educacionais, muitas vezes com finalidades que excedem o nível do educacional e esbarram também em questões de cunho administrativo e econômico. O fato de que, na Educação a Distância (EAD), se está lidando com sujeitos e instituições de características diversas assim como tecnologias das mais sofisticadas, não tem assegurado igual avanço nos modelos pedagógicos do ensino, e menos ainda, na qualidade da gestão desses projetos. Objetivo: Desenvolver um projeto educacional a distância através das ferramentas de gestão existentes no Guia Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Método: O estudo constituiu-se de uma pesquisa aplicada, de produção tecnológica com análise exploratório-descritiva. Quanto a técnica, foi empregado o estudo de caso de análise documental. Resultados: Neste projeto foram consideradas a existência de 5 fases do ciclo de vida que fundamentam o modelo do processo de gerenciamento de projetos, abrangendo todo percurso desde a concepção ao encerramento, identificadas por Inicialização, Planejamento, Execução, Monitoramento e Controle, Encerramento. Para inclusão das diretrizes em consonância com as orientações do Guia PMBOK, as 10 áreas de conhecimento foram selecionadas pela equipe do projeto, uma vez que elas englobam todas as ações gerenciais de um curso a distância, todavia, de acordo com o perfil do projeto, utilizou-se somente parte destes processos. A integração exerceu papel essencial no gerenciamento do curso, à medida que, criou condições propícias para o desenvolvimento do projeto através do estabelecimento do objetivo de capacitar profissionais no uso de Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação como recursos pedagógicos através da EAD baseando-se na aprendizagem significativa, no uso da metodologia dialética e das metodologias ativas, vinculadas a mediação da aprendizagem na era digital. Conclusões: Cada área de conhecimento do Guia PMBOK teve em seus processos a organização de acordo com as demandas e conhecimentos do projeto e dos gestores, com ênfase no planejamento educacional. O detalhamento conceitual e operacional foi analisado de forma a orientar os aspectos essenciais para o planejamento de um projeto em EAD dentro de um contexto gerencial norteada pelo modelo das boas práticas em gestão de projetos. O planejamento por unidades de aprendizagem, o monitoramento, o controle e os critérios de qualidade estabelecidos foram fundamentais para as tomadas de decisão no gerenciamento. O estabelecimento das atividades predominantes do projeto educacional e sua finalidade principal fizeram que os produtos fossem desenvolvidos dentro do que era almejado pelos stakeholders, sendo benquistos sem qualquer restrição. / Introduction: During the process of implementation of Education Distance Learning (EDL), the planning stage and management of the course is one of the themes that has been occupying the discussions of those involved in designing and implementing educational proposals, often for purposes that exceed the educational level and also run into administrative and economic nature issues. The fact that, in distance education, you\'re dealing with subjects and different characteristics of institutions as well as the most sophisticated technologies, has not ensured equal advance in pedagogical teaching models, and even less in quality management. Objective: To develop an educational project in the distance through the existing management tools in the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK). Method: The study consisted of an applied research, production technology with exploratory and descriptive analysis. As for technique, we used the case study of document analysis. Results: In this project we considered the existence of 5 phases of the life cycle that base the model of the process of project management, covering all path from conception to closure, identified by Initialization, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, Finalization. In accordance with the guidelines of the PMBOK Guide, the 10 areas of knowledge were selected by the project team, since they encompass all managerial actions of a distance course, however, according to the project profile, only part of these processes were used. Integration has played an essential role in the management of the course, as it has created favorable conditions for the development of the project through the establishment of the objective of training professionals in the use of Digital Information and Communication Technologies as pedagogical resources through distance education based in meaningful learning, in the use of dialectical methodology and active methodologies, linked to the mediation of learning in the digital epoch. Conclusions: Each PMBOK Guide Knowledge area had in its processes the organization according to the demands and knowledge of the design and management, with an emphasis on educational planning. The conceptual and operational details was analyzed in order to guide the essentials for planning a project in distance education in a managerial context guided by the model of good practice in project management. Planning for learning units, monitoring, control and quality criteria were essential for decision-making in management. The establishment of the predominant activities of the educational project and its main purpose made that the products were developed within what was desired by the stakeholders, being well liked without any restriction.

Introdução: Durante o processo de implantação de cursos na modalidade a distância, a etapa de planejamento e gerenciamento do curso é um dos temas que vem ocupando as discussões dos envolvidos na projeção e execução das propostas educacionais, muitas vezes com finalidades que excedem o nível do educacional e esbarram também em questões de cunho administrativo e econômico. O fato de que, na Educação a Distância (EAD), se está lidando com sujeitos e instituições de características diversas assim como tecnologias das mais sofisticadas, não tem assegurado igual avanço nos modelos pedagógicos do ensino, e menos ainda, na qualidade da gestão desses projetos. Objetivo: Desenvolver um projeto educacional a distância através das ferramentas de gestão existentes no Guia Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Método: O estudo constituiu-se de uma pesquisa aplicada, de produção tecnológica com análise exploratório-descritiva. Quanto a técnica, foi empregado o estudo de caso de análise documental. Resultados: Neste projeto foram consideradas a existência de 5 fases do ciclo de vida que fundamentam o modelo do processo de gerenciamento de projetos, abrangendo todo percurso desde a concepção ao encerramento, identificadas por Inicialização, Planejamento, Execução, Monitoramento e Controle, Encerramento. Para inclusão das diretrizes em consonância com as orientações do Guia PMBOK, as 10 áreas de conhecimento foram selecionadas pela equipe do projeto, uma vez que elas englobam todas as ações gerenciais de um curso a distância, todavia, de acordo com o perfil do projeto, utilizou-se somente parte destes processos. A integração exerceu papel essencial no gerenciamento do curso, à medida que, criou condições propícias para o desenvolvimento do projeto através do estabelecimento do objetivo de capacitar profissionais no uso de Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação como recursos pedagógicos através da EAD baseando-se na aprendizagem significativa, no uso da metodologia dialética e das metodologias ativas, vinculadas a mediação da aprendizagem na era digital. Conclusões: Cada área de conhecimento do Guia PMBOK teve em seus processos a organização de acordo com as demandas e conhecimentos do projeto e dos gestores, com ênfase no planejamento educacional. O detalhamento conceitual e operacional foi analisado de forma a orientar os aspectos essenciais para o planejamento de um projeto em EAD dentro de um contexto gerencial norteada pelo modelo das boas práticas em gestão de projetos. O planejamento por unidades de aprendizagem, o monitoramento, o controle e os critérios de qualidade estabelecidos foram fundamentais para as tomadas de decisão no gerenciamento. O estabelecimento das atividades predominantes do projeto educacional e sua finalidade principal fizeram que os produtos fossem desenvolvidos dentro do que era almejado pelos stakeholders, sendo benquistos sem qualquer restrição. / Introduction: During the process of implementation of Education Distance Learning (EDL), the planning stage and management of the course is one of the themes that has been occupying the discussions of those involved in designing and implementing educational proposals, often for purposes that exceed the educational level and also run into administrative and economic nature issues. The fact that, in distance education, you\'re dealing with subjects and different characteristics of institutions as well as the most sophisticated technologies, has not ensured equal advance in pedagogical teaching models, and even less in quality management. Objective: To develop an educational project in the distance through the existing management tools in the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK). Method: The study consisted of an applied research, production technology with exploratory and descriptive analysis. As for technique, we used the case study of document analysis. Results: In this project we considered the existence of 5 phases of the life cycle that base the model of the process of project management, covering all path from conception to closure, identified by Initialization, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, Finalization. In accordance with the guidelines of the PMBOK Guide, the 10 areas of knowledge were selected by the project team, since they encompass all managerial actions of a distance course, however, according to the project profile, only part of these processes were used. Integration has played an essential role in the management of the course, as it has created favorable conditions for the development of the project through the establishment of the objective of training professionals in the use of Digital Information and Communication Technologies as pedagogical resources through distance education based in meaningful learning, in the use of dialectical methodology and active methodologies, linked to the mediation of learning in the digital epoch. Conclusions: Each PMBOK Guide Knowledge area had in its processes the organization according to the demands and knowledge of the design and management, with an emphasis on educational planning. The conceptual and operational details was analyzed in order to guide the essentials for planning a project in distance education in a managerial context guided by the model of good practice in project management. Planning for learning units, monitoring, control and quality criteria were essential for decision-making in management. The establishment of the predominant activities of the educational project and its main purpose made that the products were developed within what was desired by the stakeholders, being well liked without any restriction.

The trumpet ensemble has increasingly become a popular chamber ensemble inside music programs at the secondary and collegiate level. Chamber music ensembles are frequently guided by both democratic processes and ensemble coaches with limited chamber music experience. As trumpet ensembles grow in popularity, pedagogical resources are needed to guide rehearsals. This project serves as a guide for educators and performers to focus on fundamental issues related to trumpet ensembles as well as strategies for ensemble rehearsal.