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Thirty-six students, twenty-six females and ten male subjects, volunteered from The Florida State University College Of Music to participate in a study to determine the effect of music volume on simulated driving skills. All subjects met...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of singing paired with signing on second language acquisition of university music students under active and passive learning conditions. In addition, emotional states of the subjects...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of choral singing on the blood pressure and oxygen saturation of individuals with Parkinson's disease. The study followed a pre-post test ABA1B reversal design across 4 days, in which...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of music on non-responsive patients in a hospice setting. Non-responsive was defined as those patients who were comatose or whose terminal illness had progressed to the point that the...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a lyric analysis and group discussion vs. other music therapy techniques, on values clarification and decision- making styles of adolescent delinquents. Eighteen middle school...
This study examined the effects of music therapy on women in early labor. Dependent variables were fetal heart rate (FHR), uterine contraction intensity (UCI), perceptual pain, and perceptual fatigue. Subjects were forty (N=40)...
The Effect of Single-Sessionย Psychoeducational Music Therapy onย Response Frequency and Type, Satisfactionย with Life, Knowledge of Illness, and Treatment Perceptions inย Psychiatric Patients
The purpose of this study was to compare group-based psycho educational music therapy to psycho education in measures of satisfaction with life, knowledge of illness, treatment perceptions, and response frequency and type in psychiatric...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a single-session music therapy group intervention on feelings of disenfranchised grief as experienced by hospice workers. A secondary purpose was to determine if a group of this type...
In 1977 two prominent band directors, Al Wright, from Purdue University, and John Paynter, from Northwestern University, joined forces to create the National Band Association (NBA) Composition Contest with the express aim of adding...
A Comparison of Three Selected Music/Reading Activities on Kindergarten Students' Scores of Listening Comprehension, Story Recall and Preferences for the Three Selected Activities
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of three selected music/reading activities on Kindergarten students' scores of implicit and explicit story comprehension, on- and below-level story comprehension, recall abilities, and...
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to examine the relationship between undergraduate music education students' multicultural music training, perceptions of authenticity of multicultural music, and preferences for teaching...
A low amount of physical activity paired with frequent consumption of fatty foods has been reported to increase childhood obesity in the United States to epidemic proportions. Researchers have further concluded that many of the problems...
While researchers have documented the clinical use of music in medical settings, little is known about music therapists working in this setting. The purpose of the present study was to examine the demographics, educational and clinical...
A Survey of Music Therapy Students in the U.S: ย Musical Background, Academicย Interests, Career Aspirations, Personal Characteristics and Qualifications
The purpose of this study was to describe attributes of a sample of current music therapy students in the United States. A total of 53 questions were designed and electronically mailed to music therapy students (N=841) who were...
This study seeks to discover stereotypes people may have about different music genres and if these stereotypes are projected onto an individual. Subjects (N = 388) were comprised of student members of the American Music Therapy...
The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences among full term infants' responses to music played at a range of decibel levels. These responses were measured by physiological data (heart rate) and behavioral data (behavior...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of music therapy on the emotional expressivity of children and adolescents who have experienced abuse or neglect. All participants (N=22) had been removed from their homes and placed...
The orchestration techniques used in wind band transcriptions of a cappella choral works have received limited attention from researchers. The primary purposes of this study were to (1) examine orchestration techniques used in wind band...
Body image, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorders are issues for which more and more people are seeking treatment. Children and adults alike are experiencing these problems in our society, and there are many aspects to body image...
The purpose of this survey and subsequent interview was to investigate parents' use of developmental music activities taught in a weekly music group. We specifically questioned what type of activities were most used by parents, the...
This study examined the effects of music therapy with a psychoeducation curriculum with 40 heterogeneously diagnosed adult psychiatric patients. This study used two pre/posttests, Life Skills Attitude Questionnaire (LSA) and Community...
Current research shows the numerous benefits of music therapy techniques within hospice settings. However, there is little research to show us how often these techniques are differentiated or employed within hospice settings. The purpose...
The Effect of a Music Therapy Intergenerational Program on Children and Older Adults' Intergenerational Interactions, Cross-Age Attitudes, and Older Adults' Psychosocial Well-Being
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of participation in an intergenerational music therapy program on cross-age interactions and cross-age attitudes of elementary-age children and older adults. A secondary purpose was to...
The Effect of Expressive and Instrumental Touch on the Behavior States of Older Adults with Late-Stage Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type and on Music Therapist's Perceived Rapport
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of music therapy interventions utilizing two types of touchรขยยexpressive touch and instrumental touch, on the behavior states of older adults who have late-stage dementia of the...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect, if any, receiving music therapy services has on the satisfaction level and consumer behavior of clients at pediatric interdisciplinary clinics. Pediatric interdisciplinary clinic was...
Traditional music education students are often required to choose a specific curricular emphasis or track of study within their degree program. These specializations, based upon the student's major instrument, include choral, general, ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in relaxation between subjects participating in music relaxation techniques (n=14) and subjects participating in their daily group sessions (n=13). Subjects consisted of 15 male...
Abstract The purpose of this study was to development a protocol incorporating music therapy behavior modification techniques with normal development of feeding skills, implement this protocol with infants and young children, and...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of family music therapy sessions on the attachment behaviors of children and adolescents in foster and adoptive families. Five identified children/adolescents attended family music...
Strong social skills are vital for successful functioning in life. Social skills enable individuals to interact appropriately with others and impact (a) academic success, (b) peer and family relationships, (c) employment and (d) extra...
The primary purpose of the study was to examine the effect of four virtual wind ensemble formations (blocked sections, families, random and center) on listeners' preferences for and perceptions of overall wind ensemble sound. A secondary...
The purpose of this study was to examine whether music therapists should sing in a non-translated, inexperienced foreign language to match the song preference of a client or patient from a different cultural background or whether they...
The skills and knowledge required to consistently produce choral ensembles that perform at the highest artistic levels indicate the conductor's acquisition and application of a set of standards or values. These values encompass an...
The Effects of Incrementally Increasing and Decreasing Music Intensity on the Loudness Preference and Behaviors of College Students Performing Either Gross or Fine Motor Activity
This study examined the preference of music loudness that incrementally increased and decreased while subjects performed a gross or fine motor task. A total of 64 college students listened to recorded popular music in the 9-minute...
The application of music therapy with individuals with eating disorders and substance abuse disorders is existent, though there is a limited amount of research that exists in the current literature. Symptoms that are addressed in...
This study investigated the effects of music therapy on pain, anxiety and present and future psychosocial perceptions of cardiac patients. Forty-eight men and women admitted to cardiac progressive care unit of a local regional medical...
The Effect of Developmental Music Groups for Parents and Premature or Typical Infants under Two Years onย Parental Responsiveness and Infant Social Development
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of music therapy intervention on premature infants' and full term infants' developmental responses and parents' responsiveness. Subjects (n=56) were parent-infant dyads who attended...
This study examined the effects of music therapy paired with deep breathing in the PACU. Dependent variables were amount of pain medication administered (measured in morphine equivalents), hospital length of stay, and perceptual data....
Most mothers would agree that music is a tool they use to calm their baby. Many mothers even use music prenatally for bonding as well as relaxation. The purpose of this study was to discover if having had at least four years of music...
The Effect of Improvisational Group Drumming versus General Music Therapy versus Activity Therapy on Mood, Session Behaviors and Transfer Behaviors of in-Patient Psychiatric Individuals
Individuals with mental illness are often diagnosed with mood symptoms in relation to a variety of disorders. Mood has been used as a measure of progress for patients recovering from mental and physical illness, but has also been...
Collaborating Goals and Interventions to Effectively Promote Psychosocial Development of Pediatric Patients during Hospitalization: A Survey of Music Therapists and Child Life Specialists
Currently within the pediatric medical setting, board certified music therapists are found functioning under a common department title with certified child life specialists. Both music therapy and child life services are implemented to...
In her fifty years of teaching, Colleen J. Kirk shared her knowledge of and her love for music with students and colleagues in church, public schools, and major universities. The present study documents Kirk's career, 1940 through 1990:...
This dissertation contains an original composition for high school level wind ensemble with instructional designs for teaching comprehensive musicianship within a rehearsal setting. Instructional designs focus on elements of form and...
Music therapy is an established healthcare profession with evidence-based, adaptive therapeutic applications providing a unique and valued role within the neurologic healthcare setting. Neuroscientific research in music is giving rise to...
Alfred L. Watkins came to Lassiter High School in 1982 from which point the band grew from its original membership of 78 participants to over 300 individuals in the total program. The marching band won the Bands of America Grand National...
The Effect of Live Music on Exercise Duration, Negative Verbalizations, and Self-Perception of Pain, Anxiety, and Rehabilitation Levels of Physical Therapy Patients
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of live contingent music on exercise duration, frequency of negative verbalizations, and self-perception of pain, anxiety, and rehabilitation of physical therapy patients. Subjects (n...
Pedagogical Practices Related to the Ability to Discern and Correct Intonation Errors: An Evaluation of Current Practices, Expectations, and a Model for Instruction
The purpose of this study was to identify current practices and expectations associated with pitch discrimination ability as well as assess the effectiveness of a model intonation training program. Specifically, this study was...
ABSTRACT In the pursuit of providing all students with meaningful musical experiences, teachers of students in high-poverty areas can experience both satisfaction and dissatisfaction. The purpose of this study was to provide a brief...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of music entrainment on respiration of patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit. Patients met criteria to participate in the study if they were admitted to...
The purpose of the current study was to examine current medical and nursing students' perceptions and knowledge of music therapy as an adjunct medical treatment option. Additionally, study examined whether their attitudes and opinions...
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