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About Dissertations
The items below include samples of dissertations that were selected by Dr. Edwin E. Gordon. Many included in this list were supervised by him as well. This includes a sample of his own dissertation, "A Study to Determine the Effects of Training and Practice on Drake Musical Aptitude Test Scores." For a complete list of dissertations included in the Gordon Archive, please consult our finding aid. To request further access to dissertations, please contact us using the "Email Me" link on this page.
- Edwin E. Gordon Archive Finding AidSeries 5: Dissertations, Theses, and Papers...
Selected Dissertations
- The Effects of Classifying, Sequencing, and Coding...Alvarez, Manuel. "The Effects of Classifying, Sequencing, and Coding on the Identification of Harmonic Functions." PhD diss., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1980.
- The Effects of Overlearning, Initial Learning Ability and Review...Becker, William Robert. "The Effects of Overlearning, Initial Learning Ability and Review upon the Music Memory of Junior High School Cornet and Trumpet Players." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1962.
- Using Music Aptitude and Timbre Preference Test Results to Predict Performance...Belczyk, Mark Edward. "Using Music Aptitude and Timbre Preference Test Results to Predict Performance Achievement Among Beginning Band Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1992.
- An Investigation of the Validity of the Primary Measures of Music Audiation...Bell, William A. "An Investigation of the Validity of the Primary Measures of Music Audiation for Use with Learning Disabled Children." DMA diss., Temple University, 1981.
- A Study of the Effectiveness of Partial Synthesis as a Readiness for...Belmondo, Daniel J. "A Study of the Effectiveness of Partial Synthesis as a Readiness for Tonal Music Reading." PhD diss., Temple University, 1986.
- A Study of the Effects of Two Types of Movement Instruction on the Rhythm...Blesedell, Darla S. "A Study of the Effects of Two Types of Movement Instruction on the Rhythm Achievement and Developmental Rhythm Aptitude of Preschool Children." PhD diss., Temple University, 1991.
- An Investigation of Same and Different as Manifested in the Developmental Music...Bolton, Beth M. "An Investigation of Same and Different as Manifested in the Developmental Music Aptitude of Students in First, Second, and Third Grades." PhD diss., Temple University, 1995.
- A Factor Analysis of Music TestsBower, Libbie B. "A Factor Analysis of Music Tests." PhD diss., The Catholic University of America, 1945.
- Una teoria dell'apprendimento musicale per bambini da zero a sei anniBraga, Federica. "Una teoria dell'apprendimento musicale per bambini da zero a sei anni." Thesis, Universitá degli Studi di Milano, 2001.
- A Study of Ability in Spontaneous and Prepared Jazz Improvisation...Briscuso, Joseph James. "A Study of Ability in Spontaneous and Prepared Jazz Improvisation Among Students Who Possess Different Levels of Musical Aptitude." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1972.
- An Investigation of the Optimum Length of Musical Aptitude Profile SubtestsBrown, Merrill Edwin. "An Investigation of the Optimum Length of Musical Aptitude Profile Subtests." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1967.
- Efeitos da aprendizagem da audiação da sintaxe harmónica...Caspurro, Maria Helena Ribeiro da Silva. "Efeitos da aprendizagem da audiação da sintaxe harmónica no desenvolvimento da improvisação." DMEd diss., Universidade de Aveiro, 2005.
- A Study of the Effects of Movement Instruction Adapted from the Theories of Rudolf...Cernohorsky, Nadine C. "A Study of the Effects of Movement Instruction Adapted from the Theories of Rudolf Von Laban Upon the Rhythm Performance and Developmental Rhythm Aptitude of Elementary School Children." PhD diss., Temple University, 1991.
- An Experimental Analysis of the Development of Rhythmic and Tonal Capabilities...De Yarman, Robert Michael. "An Experimental Analysis of the Development of Rhythmic and Tonal Capabilities of Kindergarten and First Grade Children." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1971.
- An Experimental Study of the Development of Tonal and Rhythmic Capabilities of First...DiBlassio, Richard Vincent. "An Experimental Study of the Development of Tonal and Rhythmic Capabilities of First Grade Children." PhD diss., Temple University, 1984.
- 'Apprendimento musicale nei primi tre anni di vita del bambino...Diroma, Annamaria. "l'Apprendimento musicale nei primi tre anni di vita del bambino. Un contributo teorico/metodologico: La music learning theory di E. E. Gordon." Thesis, Universitá degli Studi di Bologna, 2006.
- An Investigation of Some Musical Capabilities...Dittemore, Edgar Erwin. "An Investigation of Some Musical Capabilities of Elementary School Students." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1968.
- The Effects of Specifc Tonal Pattern Training on Singing and Aural Discrimination...Feierabend, John Martin. "The Effects of Specifc Tonal Pattern Training on Singing and Aural Discrimination Abilities of First Grade Children." PhD diss., Temple University, 1983.
- A Validity Investigation of the Drake Musical Aptitude TestsFerrell, John Woodring. "A Validity Investigation of the Drake Musical Aptitude Tests." PhD diss., The University of Iowa, 1961.
- A Study of the Concurrent Validity of the Musical Aptitude ProfileFosha, R. Leon. "A Study of the Concurrent Validity of the Musical Aptitude Profile." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1964.
- An Investigation of the Effect of the Provision of the 'In Doubt' Response on the Validity...Foss, Roger V. "An Investigation of the Effect of the Provision of the 'In Doubt' Response on the Validity of the Iowa Tests of Music Literacy." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1972.
- An Investigation of the Use of Musical Aptitude...Froseth, James O. "An Investigation of the Use of Musical Aptitude Profile Scores in the Instruction of Beginning Students in Instrumental Music." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1968.
- An Investigation of the Validity of the Advanced Measures of Music Audiation...Fullen, David L. "An Investigation of the Validity of the Advanced Measures of Music Audiation with Junior and Senior High School Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1992.
- Conducting Outside the Box: Creating a Fresh Approach to Conducting...Gambetta, Charles L. "Conducting Outside the Box: Creating a Fresh Approach to Conducting Gesture Through the Principles of Laban Movement Analysis." DMA diss., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2005.
- A Study of the Effects of Two Types of Tonal Pattern Instruction on the Audiational...Gamble, Denise K. "A Study of the Effects of Two Types of Tonal Pattern Instruction on the Audiational and Performance Skills of First-Year Clarinet Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1988.
- An Investigation of the Comparative Effectiveness...Geissel, Leonard Stewart, Jr. "An Investigation of the Comparative Effectiveness of the Musical Aptitude Profile, the Intermediate Measures of Music Audiation, and the Primary Measures of Music Audiation with Fourth Grade Students." DMA diss., Temple University, 1985.
- Edwin E. Gordon: A Biographical and Historical Account of an American Music Educator...Gerhardstein, Ronald C. "Edwin E. Gordon: A Biographical and Historical Account of an American Music Educator and Researcher." PhD diss., Temple University, 2001.
- An Investigation of Differences in Musical Achievement Between Neurologically...Gileno, Sister Jean Anthony. "An Investigation of Differences in Musical Achievement Between Neurologically Impaired Children and Normal Children." PhD diss., Temple University, 1986.
- A Study to Determine the Effects of Training and Practice on Drake Musical Aptitude...Gordon, Edwin E. "A Study to Determine the Effects of Training and Practice on Drake Musical Aptitude Test Scores." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1958.
- An Investigation of the Comparative Effects of Two Tonal Pattern Systems...Gouzouasis, Peter. "An Investigation of the Comparative Effects of Two Tonal Pattern Systems and Two Rhythm Pattern Systems for Learning to Play the Guitar." PhD diss., Temple University, 1990.
- An Investigation of the Effect of Harmonic Accompaniment on the DevelopmentalGuilbault, Denise Marie. "An Investigation of the Effect of Harmonic Accompaniment on the Developmental Tonal Aptitude, Tonal Achievement, and Tonal Improvisations of Children in Kindergarten and First Grade." PhD diss., Michigan State University, 2002.
- An Experimental Study of the Comparative Effectiveness of Harmonic and Melodic...Hale, Maria Runfola. "An Experimental Study of the Comparative Effectiveness of Harmonic and Melodic Accompaniment in Singing as It Relates to the Development of a Sense of Tonality." PhD diss., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1976.
- An Investigation of the Experimental Version Primary Level Musical Aptitude Profile..Harrington, Charles J. "An Investigation of the Experimental Version Primary Level Musical Aptitude Profile for Use with Second and Third Grade Students." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1967.
- An Investigation of the Diagnostic Validity of the Musical Aptitude Profile with Respect...Hatfield, Warren Gates. "An Investigation of the Diagnostic Validity of the Musical Aptitude Profile with Respect to Instrumental Music Performance." Ph.D. diss., University of Iowa, 1967.
- The Effects of Formal Music Training on the Wing Musical Intelligence ScoresHeller, Jack J. "The Effects of Formal Music Training on the Wing Musical Intelligence Scores." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1962.
- An Investigation of the Initial Stages of Preparatory AudiationHicks, Wendy K. "An Investigation of the Initial Stages of Preparatory Audiation." PhD diss., Temple University, 1993.
- The Effects of Four Conditions of Same and Different Instruction on the Developmental...Holahan, John Michael. "The Effects of Four Conditions of Same and Different Instruction on the Developmental Music Aptitudes of Kindergarten Children Receiving Tonal Pattern Training." Ph.D. diss., Temple Universtiy, 1983.
- The Effects of Pentatonic and/or Diatonic Pitch Pattern Instruction on the Rote-Singing...Jarjisian, Catherine S. "The Effects of Pentatonic and/or Diatonic Pitch Pattern Instruction on the Rote-Singing Achievement of Young Children." DMA diss., Temple University, 1981.
- The Comparative Effects of Indirect and Direct Music Teaching Upon the Developmental...Jessup, Linda Lee. "The Comparative Effects of Indirect and Direct Music Teaching Upon the Developmental Music Aptitude and Music Achievement of Early Primary Grade Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1984.
- The Effects of Informal Movement Instruction Derived from the Theories of Rudolf...Jordan, James Mark. "The Effects of Informal Movement Instruction Derived from the Theories of Rudolf von Laban upon the Rhythm Performance and Discrimination of High School Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1985.
- A Comparison of Teaching Paired Beat Patterns in a Rhythm Content Learning Sequence...Kadyk, Folkert H. "A Comparison of Teaching Paired Beat Patterns in a Rhythm Content Learning Sequence with a Traditional Approach in Beginning Instrumental Music Classes." DMA diss., Temple University, 1987.
- The Effects of Teacher Training Upon the Developmental Music Aptitude and Music...Kane, Maryanne J. "The Effects of Teacher Training Upon the Developmental Music Aptitude and Music Achievement of Kindergarten Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1994.
- The Construction and Validation of Rating Scales for the Objective Measurement of Five...Larkin, Michael Howard. "The Construction and Validation of Rating Scales for the Objective Measurement of Five Dimensions of Achievement in Choral Music Performance." DMA diss., Temple University, 1985.
- An Investigation of the Use of the Musical Aptitude Profile with College and University...Lee, Robert E. "An Investigation of the Use of the Musical Aptitude Profile with College and University Freshman Music Students." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1966.
- A Criterion-Related Validity Study of Three Sets of Rating Scales Used for Measuring...Levinowitz, Arthur. "A Criterion-Related Validity Study of Three Sets of Rating Scales Used for Measuring and Evaluating the Instrumental Achievement of First and Second Year Clarinet Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1985.
- An Experimental Study of the Comparative Effects of Singing Songs With and Without...Levinowitz, Lili. "An Experimental Study of the Comparative Effects of Singing Songs With and Without Words on Children in Kindergarten and First Grade." PhD diss., Temple University, 1988.
- Análisis y aplicación de la teoría de Laban y del movimeinto creativo en la dirección...Lombardo, Ricardo. "Análisis y aplicación de la teoría de Laban y del movimeinto creativo en la dirección de conjuntos instrumentals en la formación del maestro o educación.” Masters tesis, Universidad de Villadolid, 2012.
- A Validity Study of the Advanced Measures of Music Audiation Among Undergraduate...McCrystal, Richard T. "A Validity Study of the Advanced Measures of Music Audiation Among Undergraduate College Music Majors." PhD diss., Temple University, 1995.
- "An Investigation of the Efficacy of Ability Grouping Prospective Teachers Enrolled...McGlothlin, Donald Ernest. "An Investigation of the Efficacy of Ability Grouping Prospective Teachers Enrolled in Elementary Music Methods and Materials Courses." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1970.
- An Experimental Analysis of the Development of Tonal Capabilities...Miller, Philip Hall. "An Experimental Analysis of the Development of Tonal Capabilities of First Grade Children." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1972.
- A Study of the Validity of the Iowa Tests of Music LiteracyMohatt, James L. "A Study of the Validity of the Iowa Tests of Music Literacy." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1971.
- An Investigation of Sonification as an Instructional Variable to Improve Understanding...Pfieffer, David Grant. "An Investigation of Sonification as an Instructional Variable to Improve Understanding of Complex Environments." PhD diss., University of Minnesota, n.d.
- A Pilot Study to Investigate Constructs of Musical AptitudeRainbow, Edward L. "A Pilot Study to Investigate Constructs of Musical Aptitude." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1963.
- An Investigation of Movement Responses Performed by Children 18 Months to Three...Reynolds, Alison Mist. "An Investigation of Movement Responses Performed by Children 18 Months to Three Years of Age and Their Caregivers to Rhythm Chants in Duple and Triple Meters." PhD diss., Temple University, 1994.
- Development of an Early Childhood Music Curriculum for South Korean ChildrenRho, Joohee. "Development of an Early Childhood Music Curriculum for South Korean Children." PhD diss., Temple University, 2004.
- A Comparative Study of Iowa Tests of Music Literacy Norms for United States...Romine, Robert Lee. "A Comparative Study of Iowa Tests of Music Literacy Norms for United States Dependent Students Attending School in Frankfurt, Germany, with Norms Derived for United States Students Who Participated in the Standardization of the Test Battery." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1973.
- An Investigation of the Relationship of Rhythm Achievement in African-Derived Music...Rowe, Patsy Baxter. "An Investigation of the Relationship of Rhythm Achievement in African-Derived Music Performance to the Rhythm Aptitude and Overall Rhythm Achievement of Fourth Grade Students." PhD diss., Temple University, 1993.
- The Relationship Between Young Children’s Ability to Recognize Their Own Voices...Saunders, Thomas Clark. "The Relationship Between Young Children’s Ability to Recognize Their Own Voices and to Sing Tonal Patterns and to Chant Rhythm Patterns." PhD diss., Temple University, 1985.
- An Investigation of the Interrelation of Personality Traits, Musical Aptitude...Schleuter, Stanley L. "An Investigation of the Interrelation of Personality Traits, Musical Aptitude and Musical Achievement." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1971.
- An Investigation of the Comparability of American and German Norms for the Musical Aptitude Profile...Schoenoff, Arthur William. "An Investigation of the Comparability of American and German Norms for the Musical Aptitude Profile." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1972.
- An Experimental Study of Two Approaches to the Development of Aural Meter Discrimination Among...Stockton, James Larry. "An Experimental Study of Two Approaches to the Development of Aural Meter Discrimination Among Students in a College Introductory Music Class." DMA diss., Temple University, 1982.
- An Investigation of the Adequacy of the Content and Difficulty Levels of the Iowa Tests of Music LiteracySwindell, Warren C. "An Investigation of the Adequacy of the Content and Difficulty Levels of the Iowa Tests of Music Literacy." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1970.
- An Investigation of the Hierarchical Nature of the Stages of Tonal AudiationTaggart, Cynthia Crump. "An Investigation of the Hierarchical Nature of the Stages of Tonal Audiation." PhD diss., Temple University, 1989.
- An Investigation of the Validity of the Gordon Musical Aptitude ProfileTarrell, Vernon V. "An Investigation of the Validity of the Gordon Musical Aptitude Profile." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1964.
- The Development and Evaluation of a Black Music Course of Study Designed for Junior High StudentsTaylor, Frederick Jerome. "The Development and Evaluation of a Black Music Course of Study Designed for Junior High Students." DMA diss., Temple University, n.d.
- An Investigation of the Interrelation of Personality Traits, Musical Achievement, and Different Measures...Thayer, Robert W. "An Investigation of the Interrelation of Personality Traits, Musical Achievement, and Different Measures of Musical Aptitude." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1971.
- An Investigation to Determine Whether Learning Effects Accrue from Immediate Sequential AdministrationsVolger, Thelma. "An Investigation to Determine Whether Learning Effects Accrue from Immediate Sequential Administrations of the Six Levels of the Iowa Tests of Music Literacy." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1973.
- An Investigation of the Relationship Between Preferences for Natural and Synthesized TimbresWeaver, Sally Clark. "An Investigation of the Relationship Between Preferences for Natural and Synthesized Timbres." PhD diss., Temple University, 1987.
- A Predictive Validity Study of the Primary Measures of Music AudiationWoodruff, Louis C. "A Predictive Validity Study of the Primary Measures of Music Audiation." DMA diss., Temple University, 1983.
- The Comparative Effects of the Traditional Taiwanese Curriculum and a Curriculum Based on Music Learning...Yang, Tao-Bin. "The Comparative Effects of the Traditional Taiwanese Curriculum and a Curriculum Based on Music Learning Theory on the Developmental Music Aptitudes and Singing Performance of First Grade Students in Taiwan." PhD diss., Michigan State University, 2002.
- An Investigation of the Relative and Combined Power of Musical Aptitude, General Intelligence, and AcademicYoung, William Thomas. "An Investigation of the Relative and Combined Power of Musical Aptitude, General Intelligence, and Academic Achievement Tests to Predict Musical Attainment." PhD diss., University of Iowa, 1969.
- Zur Bedeutung von 'Audiation' für das Musiklernen bei kindern. Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory'...Zocher, Claudia. "Zur Bedeutung von 'Audiation' für das Musiklernen bei kindern. Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory'--ein musikpädagogisches System?" PhD diss., Universität Hildesheim, 2000.