Department of Music
Recent Submissions
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An interpretation of the organ symphonies of Louis Vierne (1870–1937) with specific reference to his Methode d Orgue
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Louis Victor Jules Vierne (1870-1937), one of the most prominent French organists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, composed six organ symphonies. The compositional process of these works spans ... -
Breathe in for nothing : an interpretative phenomenological analysis exploring the influence of a Pilates warm-up in singers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research on the use of Pilates for classical singers is limited, despite the well-documented benefits of this somatic (mind-body) exercise modality on the general public. Singers have specific needs, as ... -
A comparative investigation of emotional expression in Baroque and modern music : perspectives from cognitive psychology
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted to test listeners’ emotional responses to Baroque and modern musical excerpts written to portray the same affective content. A dimensional (valence and arousal) model was used ... -
A study of the music and social meaning of selected choral works from Dayo Oyeduns cantatas
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation explores the interface between the socio-political realities in Nigeria and African art music discourses. It does so by performing the first ever substantive reading of selected choral ... -
Sounds of suffering : a creative response to human suffering and emotional pain in the form of a contemporary composition
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This doctoral dissertation is intended as a contribution to the field of practice-based research in music, more specifically in the area of composition. It presents a study on the topic of human suffering ... -
A Kinesiological analysis of piano technique as employed in selections of György Cziffra’s piano transcriptions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: piano transcriptions of György Cziffra (1921-1994) are under-performed jewels of the piano literature, largely due to their hyper-virtuosic nature that proves prohibitive in practice. The importance of ... -
'n Ondersoek na tydvooruitskatting in klankproduksie
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: When it comes to an approach towards a sound recording process, there is an underlining psychological pressure to complete everything according to the prescribed time estimation. Due to the fact that a ... -
The toccatas in the Italian lute and theorbo repertoires of the early seventeenth century: a contribution to the history of instrumental music in the beginning of the Baroque
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Published in 1604, Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger’s Libro primo d’intavolatura di chitarone, holds interest not only for being the first printed book of theorbo music, but also for its six toccatas, which ... -
An investigation into the lived experiences of visually impaired music students in the South African system of higher education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The present study investigated the lived experiences of visually impaired music students within the South African system of higher education. Due to the strong interpretative impetus of the study, the ... -
Orchestration trends in a sample of successful musical theatre works
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Orchestration is a vital yet under-appreciated part of musical theatre. Literature on this topic is scarce, with no comprehensive study having been written, nor any guide to orchestration in musical ... -
Die sosiale impak van groepsklavieronderrig op die leerders van die d-Piano Lab.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The d-Piano Lab (d-PL) came into being in 2010 as the result of a pilot project where keyboards were used experimentally to determine the viability of group piano tuition in a digital piano laboratory. ... -
Vocal training during male puberty : a critical literature review on male voice mutation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In a country where choral music enjoys a rich heritage especially in schools, little focus has been placed on vocal health and the development of young singers. Very few studies have been done in South ... -
Reflections on the constellation of Mousikē, politics and ethics in Plato’s dialogues
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-02)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research project investigates Mousikē, Politics and Ethics as an integrated cultureshaping constellation within the democratic context of fifth-century B.C.E. Athens, Greece. Mousikē, in the broad ... -
Collaborative pianists in South Africa: comparative & practice-based perspectives with reference to musical theatre
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is a paucity of academic literature on the nature of collaborative pianism in musical theatre. The existing literature on musical theatre concentrates on defining the characteristics of the genre, ... -
A design of a South African popular music degree
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study is a qualitative literature review that aims to propose a design of an ideal Bachelor of Music in South African Popular Music curriculum for South African universities. The purpose of this ... -
Constructing history from music reportage : Jewish musical life in South Africa, 1930-1948
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A Jewish cultural life in South Africa is cast by secondary literatures as being English in form and Jewish in spirit. This established understanding of a South African Jewish identity is informed by ... -
Technical considerations of grading violin repertoire
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The high availability of graded repertoire lists for violin provides teachers with sequenced lists that cater to students of all standards and levels. If teachers are not aware of the pedagogical rationale ... -
A study of performance-related injuries among BMus violin students in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSSTRACT: Musculoskeletal problems affect musicians internationally. When they occur as a result of playing an instrument, they are referred to as playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs). This study ... -
An investigation into ambient noise levels at Rietenbosch primary school
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rietenbosch Primary has reported experiencing a noise challenge that negatively affects audible communication proficiency in the classroom environment. This difficulty in communication may be a ... -
Reading the Paratext: Leib Kirschner's Cantorial Anthology of 1910
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11-28)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In 1910, Cantor Leib Kirschner compiled a collection of Synagogue music into an anthology. He recorded the composition titles in a table of contents, in Hebrew script. This book currently counts among the ...
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