19th Century Overtures
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A 10 page research paper that, first of all, defines the different types of overtures that were written in the 19th century and then looks at some representative work by Beethoven Mendelssohn and Wagner. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khovrtur.wps

2 Very Different Popular Songs
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A 4 page research paper that discusses 2 different popular songs. The term "popular music" encompasses a huge range of music, written for a variety of purposes for use by a broad range of performers and intended for an equally varied audience. At what might possibly be considered as opposed ends of the popular music spectrum are Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff," which incorporates Caribbean rhythms into a song that expresses the frustration of marginalized people against the often arbitrary power of authority, and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! from their 1943 musical. One song is an underground protest against authority; the other is a song meant to celebrate the mythos of mainstream culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmarrh.rtf

9/11 Centennial
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A 3 page research paper that takes an usual form. Presumably, it is 2101 and there is a remembrance planned for commemorating the centennial anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. An original musical composition has been commissioned for the occasion and this discussion offers a description that of that work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kh911mus.rtf

A Look at Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Gershwin Songbook
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This 6 page paper looks at the album first released in 1959. Some biographical information on Ella Fitzgerald is included. Jazz in the 1950s is discussed, and finally, an analysis of the album is provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA232Ela.rtf

A Philosophical Inquiry As to Whether or Not Music Evokes Images
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A 10 page paper which considers, both pro and con, the question, 'Does music evoke images?' Specifically considered will be musical images with regard to man's behavior in society, man with himself, and finally, man with his fellow man. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGmusic.wps

A Proposed Research Study To Investigate the Effect of Music in Postoperative Pain Management
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An 8 page proposal for a research study designed to evaluate the effect of music in pain reduction in elderly patients. This paper asserts that physiologic, pathophysiologic, and psychosocial patient variables influence patient recovery and stresses that nurses and other medical personnel need to make provisions for each of these variables both before and after surgery. The author contends that music in the postoperative environment could be tremendously effective in meeting the goal of pain reduction. Details a comparative study among two groups of elderly patients which is designed to evaluate this contention. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPpainRs.rtf

A Review of Two Concerts : Godsmack and Disturbed
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This 5 page paper analyzes the two rock concerts for various elements such as sound quality and showmanship. The meaning in the music, as well as the type of crowds present, are also discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA150rok.rtf

A Short History of Reggae Music
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This 3 page paper looks at the history and the meaning of Reggae. The paper includes many facts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA826reg.rtf

AALIYAH
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This 2.5-page paper examines the brief life of singer/actress Aaliyah Houghton, her contribution to the music industry and why she was able to connect with her fans, although she died young. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTaaliy.rtf