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Students afflicted with music performance anxiety (MPA) can greatly benefit from guidance and mentorship from a music teacher with whom they have established trust, however there exists a knowledge gap between the development and manifestations of MPA, and how it can be overcome in order to prepare the student for

Students afflicted with music performance anxiety (MPA) can greatly benefit from guidance and mentorship from a music teacher with whom they have established trust, however there exists a knowledge gap between the development and manifestations of MPA, and how it can be overcome in order to prepare the student for success as a performer. It is my purpose with this guide to inform musicians, including students and teachers, about MPA, common coping methods, and outside resources where pedagogues, students, and even professionals can find further guidance. This document is designed to aid music students and teachers in their individual research on the topic. The first section provides necessary background information on MPA and concepts of gender, identity, and personality. A discussion of the results of an experimental protocol that surveyed double reed musicians about their experiences with performance anxiety comprises the second section. An annotated bibliography, listing other resources including self-help books, personal accounts, and scientific studies, is contained in the final section of this guide. Because of the relative absence of research done on the correlation between MPA and specific identity traits including personality, self-image, and gender, it was necessary to incorporate more generalized sources relating to the topic. The annotations offer a more comprehensive approach to understanding and overcoming MPA. This work is not meant to be all-inclusive; rather, its purpose is to act as a basic guide.
ContributorsMacKenzie, Kate, D.M.A (Author) / Micklich, Albie (Thesis advisor) / Schuring, Martin (Committee member) / Norton, Kay (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2014
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Improvisation, or extemporization, has always played an important role in all

genres of music across the globe. In Western art music alone, improvisation has been used in many settings throughout history, such as composition, public extemporization, and ornamenting existing notated music. Why is it then, that improvisation is not an important

ABSTRACT

Improvisation, or extemporization, has always played an important role in all

genres of music across the globe. In Western art music alone, improvisation has been used in many settings throughout history, such as composition, public extemporization, and ornamenting existing notated music. Why is it then, that improvisation is not an important part in the education of the Western Art Music tradition?

Introducing improvisation to music education develops a more well-rounded musical ability, a firmer understanding of musical concepts, and a clearer insight to the composition of music. To examine this issue, I discuss a number of scientific explorations into the use of improvisation. First, new technology in the study of the brain gives insight into how the brain functions during improvisation. Adding to this evidence, I contextualize the use of improvisation into four scientifically developed educational scenarios based on how humans most effectively learn information and skills. To conclude, the discussion then shifts to simple exercises designed to assist musicians and teachers of any skill level in utilizing improvisation in practicing, lessons, and performance.

To prevent students of music from reaffirming a continuously narrowing viewpoint of music’s creation, cultural implications, and performance, educational systems should make an effort to teach more than just the preparation of increasingly complex scores. Improvisation is not only a solid foundation for understanding the roots of western music’s own musical traditions, but also a gateway to understanding the musical traditions of the world.
ContributorsBreadon, Thomas, Jr (Author) / Micklich, Albie (Thesis advisor) / Creviston, Christopher (Committee member) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2015
ContributorsSpring, Robert (Performer) / Gardner, Joshua (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / Ericson, John Q. (John Quincy), 1962- (Performer) / Smith, J. B., 1957- (Performer) / Ryan, Russell (Contributor) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-09-16
ContributorsSchuring, Martin (Performer) / Philipsen, Dane (Performer) / Kluesener, Joseph (Performer) / Rotaru, Catalin (Performer) / Nitz, Ryan (Performer) / Rampe, Siegbert (Performer) / Williams, Ashley (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / Cha, Jooyean (Performer) / Swartz, Jonathan (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2006-11-03
ContributorsPhillips, Julie Smith (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2016-01-25
ContributorsArcher, Gail (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2007-10-14
ContributorsSchuring, Martin (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Weiss, Stephanie (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Creviston, Christopher (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-01-28
ContributorsMicklich, Albie (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Kocour, Mike (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Skinner, Wesley (Performer) / McClintock, Matt (Performer) / Zick, Bailey (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2017-10-20
ContributorsEricson, John Q. (John Quincy), 1962- (Performer) / Creviston, Hannah (Performer) / Lovelady, Alexis (Performer) / Smith, Juli (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Swoboda, Deanna (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2016-09-18
ContributorsTiscione, Elizabeth Koch (Performer) / Novak, Gail (Pianist) (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2016-02-08