All master’s theses completed through the Graduate College of Western Michigan University since 2012 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. We have a few digital copies of earlier years. If you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Beowulf, Anthony Alvarado
Music Therapy with High-Risk Youth: An Exploration of Current Practice, Beth A. Clark
The Effect of Auditory-Motor Synchronization on Physiological Responses and Perceived Exertion During Treadmill Running, Tracy J. Kiel
Orchestra Sketch, Lei Li
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Days of Inspiration: A Chamber Symphony in Three Movements, Tamzen Marie Baker
A Survey of Financial Aspects, Staffing and Service Trends of Music Therapy in Hospice Programs, Melissa Amy Hirokawa
Seasons of Change, Thomas Allen Koron
Effects of Live Music on Pain, Mood, and Exercise Adherence with Rehabilitation Patients, Victoria Storm
The Relationship Between Creativity Style and Music Career in University Music Students, David A. Zmudka
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
A Survey of Music Therapy Business Owners, Julie M. Guy
Musical Poems for Chamber Ensemble, Fumiko Honda
Intersection: For Orchestra, William Jones
Showings, Karen J. Olson
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Music Therapy and Social Skills in Young Children with Disabilities: A Survey of Music Therapy Practitioners, Sayaka Abe
A Survey: Contemporary Music Therapy Practice with Individuals Diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, S. Alie Chandler
The Drawing of the Three, John Griffin
Omen, Tao-Hsing Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra, Scott Blasco
Two Chinese Festivals, Peng (Pamela) Chen
As the Ruin Falls, Luke Dahn
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
The History of the Music Therapy Program, Western Michigan University; Its Origin and Development To 1980, Cynthia L. Goodson
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Piano Concerto, Ho Jun Lee
MASS, Michael J. Miller
Nunc Dimitiis, Jeremy S. Ribando
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Four Variations on a Theme of Nine, Nathan R. Barber
A Comparison of Rhythmical Abilities and Behaviors Between Typical Children and Children with Williams Syndrome, Laura Grafton Pawuk
Components Related to Occupational Stress or Burnout Among Music Therapists Working in Hospice/Palliative Care Arenas, Dorothy Virginia Pienta
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
The Effects of Music Therapy on the Self-Esteem and Locus of Control of Children Survivors of Domestic Violence, Amy A. Bogetto
The Effect of Guided Imagery and Music Workshops on Locus of Control and Self Concept of Mental Health Outpatients, Roberta Wigle Justice
Mass for Strings, Winds and Chorus, Brandon R. Kreuze
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
Symphony No. 1, Randon Myles Chisnell
Group Cohesiveness Represented through a Multidimensional Analysis of Group Improvisations, Rosemary Hakes
A Survey of the Special Learner Training of Music Educators in Ohio, Dorianne J. Nicholson
The Relationship between Musical Behavior, Holistic Living, and Perceived Delinquency in Adolescents, Janice S. Schreibman
The Efficacy of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) On Life Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in the Elderly, Barbara Ann Steenrod
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
The Effect of Music Therapy on the Perceived Quality of Life of Patients with Terminal Illness in a Hospice Setting, Caroline Marie Abbott
Music Therapy and Rett Syndrome: A Survey of Music Therapy Practitioners, Stacy S. Gay
Amethyst Remembrance, for Mezzo Soprano, Chamber Choir and Orchestra, Laurie A. Jarski
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
A Comparison of the Differences of the Chinese Language and the English Language Using Voice Analysis, Chia-Lin Hsieh
Homo Tonos for Orchestra in Three Movements, Stephen C. Talaga
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
The Use of Music Therapy to Influence the Self-Confidence and Hostility of Adolescents Who are Sexually Abused, Joy Clendenon-Wallen
Continuous Quality Improvement and Music Therapy: An Analysis of Importance, Training, Familiarity, and Involvement, Jane E. McLaren
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
The Effects of Music Listening and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on the Anxiety Level of Adjudicated Adolescent Males in a Residential Treatment Setting, Ned David Gladfelter
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
Rose, Lily, Spring for Chamber Orchestra, Thomas M. Bourcier
Effects of Music as a Conditioned Stimulus and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Reducing Anxiety, Marie Elaine Clarkson
Catch of the Day, for Symphony Orchestra, Angela Lynne Jones
Dierdre: A Soap Opera, for Singers, Dancers, Players, Electronic Sounds and Projected Images, James Schwall
Theses/Dissertations from 1989
The Use of Musical Wind Instruments as an Expiratory Therapy with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients, Ellen R. Griggs Drane
Origins a Symphony for Orchestra, Thomas E. Haupt
Variants on the Holiday Season, Gary Powell Nash
Concerto for Euphonium and String Orchestra, Steven Dale Sudduth
Theses/Dissertations from 1988
The Effects of Performance Anxiety Management Training on Musicians’ Self-Efficacy, State Anxiety and Musical Performance Quality, Nancy Barnes Mansberger
Sonic Sculptures for Flute, Cello and Computer Processed Sounds, Randy S. Rowan
Theses/Dissertations from 1987
Magnificat, Julie A. Gummert
The Effect of Range Training on the Vocal Accuracy of Restricted and Complete Range K -3 Singers, Jane Mary Rooks
Fables: Love, Life, Heroes, Jeffrey Neal Woodson
The Effects of Music Video Violence on the Aggression Level of Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents, Kathleen Jo Young
Theses/Dissertations from 1986
A Study of the Reliability and Validity of a Social Skills Rating Scale for Use with Chronically Mentally Ill, Susan J. Egeler
Theses/Dissertations from 1985
The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and Rhythmic Competency: A Correlational Study, Michael J. Migliore
Vista Forms for Orchestra, Monte Schwarzwalder
Theses/Dissertations from 1984
Progression for Chamber Orchestra, David Edward Hansen
The Effects of Validation Versus Reality Orientation Approaches in Music Therapy with Disoriented Elderly Adults, Debra Diane Harvey
The Musical Sturm und Drang, Linn VanMeter-Drew
Theses/Dissertations from 1983
Melody Plus Rhythm Drill: A Computerized Melodic Dictation Drill Program, Pamela Ann Covert
Theses/Dissertations from 1982
The Teaching of Music Theory in the Piano Lesson: A Survey of Methods, Donna R. Hood
Hemispheric Perception of Modulated Rhythmic Patterns in a Dichotic Listening Task, Belinda Sue Ford Murray
Theses/Dissertations from 1979
The Effect of a Training Program to Improve Abilities in the Accurate Perception of Emotion and Facilitative Skills in Undergraduate Music Therapy Students, Susan M. Higgins
Theses/Dissertations from 1978
Music Therapy versus Music Education: The Effect of Two Approaches on Severely Emotionally Impaired Children's Musical Growth and Self Esteem Development, Judith Bertsch D'Arcangelis
An Analytical Study of Twentieth-Century Cadential Techniques, Rhenda Ronfeldt Pease
Theses/Dissertations from 1977
A Survey of the Relationship between Rhetoric and Music, Robert Stephen Brown
Cumulo Nimbus, Jon Jeffrey Grier
Theses/Dissertations from 1974
Transvection for Band, David L. Purcell
Bach's B Minor Flute Sonata: A Study of Six Recorded Interpretations, Edwin F. Sabrack Jr.
Graduate Recital Thesis in Composition, Sidney Wong
Theses/Dissertations from 1973
Predicting Success in Instrumental Music, Charles A. Baughman
Jean-Philippe Rameau's Demonstration du Principe de L'Harmonie (1750) and Pierre Esteve's Nouvelle Decouverte du Principe de L'Harmonie (1752): A Translation, Arsen Ralph Papakhian
Theses/Dissertations from 1972
A Composition (Untitled), Donald J. Para
The Life and Songs of John Danyel, Sally J. Wylie
Theses/Dissertations from 1970
Piano Group Instruction Versus Individual Instruction, Renate L. Meyer
Theses/Dissertations from 1956
A Survey of Music Programs in Christian Schools of America, Robert V. Talsma