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A 3 page research paper that addresses the topic of structure in music. The writer, first of all, describes what is meant by structure in music and then discusses whether or not all music has structure, which the writer argues in the affirmative, even in regards to the music of atonal and abstract modern composer John Cage. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This research paper focuses on the history and influence of Christian music in the US and South African, focusing on the role of Southern gospel music in the Civil Rights Movement and the role of Christian music in the fight against apartheid, which occurred in South Africa. Twelve pages in length, eight sources are cited.

A 10 page research that investigates the effect of violent music lyrics on aggressive behavior in young people. This examination shows that research has confirmed the detrimental emotional and psychological effects that this type of music has on young people. However, besides examining the surface "symptom" of this music's popularity, this discussion will also examine commentary on possible reasons for why this dark music is embraced by so many young people. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the advantages offered to students by music education. Research shows that music should be regarded as a crucial component in childhood development that promotes discipline, self-esteem and responsibility. Examination of the importance of music education shows that it should be a part of every school curriculum as it is through music that society has the hope of producing a happy, mentally-healthy, productive citizenry. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the relationship between impressionist music and painting. Art and music have always developed in parallel with one another throughout the course of history (Impressionism). The impressionism of the late nineteenth century, which originated in France, exemplifies this principle as impressionist music and art are closely related. This examination of impressionism in music demonstrates the close relationship that the development of this genre of music history had with painting of the same era. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This paper reports a study that included four participants but that was designed and conducted as a single-n study. The topic of the research is perfectionism. There is one source listed in the bibliography of this three page paper.

A 6 page research paper that, first of all, discusses what is meant by "sonata" and "sonata form," illustrating why the sonata form is considered synonymous with classical music. Then the writer addresses this topic in reference to the music of Haydn and Mozart. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the definition of “syncretic music” and then offers examples, first drawing on Malaysian music and then relating this genre to music to American popular music. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In twelve pages this research paper examines listening to music and how it heightens the appreciation of music as an art form with Aaron Copland's 3 listening planes among the topics discussed with a musical development survey also included. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.

In four term papers of three pages each musical topics such as music and brain function; anthropology and music; memory, learning and music; and performance psychology are examined. Twelve sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares composers Scott Joplin (1867-1917) and George Gershwin (1898-1937), who were born a generation apart, but their music is intimately connected, in that jazz arose out of the legacy of ragtime, which was highly influenced by Joplin and jazz was the natural medium for the music of Gershwin. The two composers also bear other similarities. Each man had ambitions of writing art music, that is, music that would be taken seriously by music critics. Both Joplin and Gershwin enjoyed fame within their lifetimes, and their music has proven to be highly influential on subsequent composers. However, both men had difficulty having their classical works receive the due notice that these works deserved because of their association with the realm of popular music. However, ironically, both men are remembered today for the ways in which they advanced the art of popular music, taking it into new realms. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

The paper is a theory based paper looking at the marketing mix in the airline industry in preparation for a large paper examining Southwest Airlines. The paper includes an introduction and the questions that will be addressed in the research. Sixteen sources are cited in the bibliography of this eight page paper.

A 7 page paper that presents the history and evolution of gospel music beginning with music created by slaves. The name of this music also changed from anthem to spiritual to gospel over the years. The essay comments on the separation of white gospel music and black gospel music and identifies some of the pioneers in this field as well as more contemporary performers as gospel transitioned to mainstream. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In eight pages this research paper contrasts and compares Piaget and Kohlberg regarding their theories of moral development with the family's role among the topics of consideration. Six sources are cited in the bibliography and there are also 2 tables included.

In fifteen pages this research paper examines the art of music videos in a consideration of accomplished directors of music videos Chris Cunningham and Spike Jonze and considers the correlation between imagery and music. Eight sources are cited in the bibliography.