Research Projects, Papers, and More
Presented in order from most recently written to oldest. All were written for collegiate purposes.
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Left Hand Piano Music: Inclusion in Impairment
This paper discusses the importance and impact of left-hand piano music while discussing notable composers, compositions, and techniques that are unique to this genre.
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Compositional Techniques in Contemporary Intermediate Piano Repertoire
This paper discusses compositional techniques in this genre like tone clusters, non-traditional notation, auxiliary sounds, and more. It talks about why it is important and how it can be taught to intermediate students.
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Class Piano Curriculum Project
This project includes a detailed curriculum for teaching beginner class piano to college-level students. It includes a syllabus, a fall semester schedule, and detailed lesson plans for the teacher. Materials include Faber’s Adult Piano Adventures, Book 1, and access to online resources.
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Program Notes: Senior Baylor Recital April '23
These program notes include information and thoughts about the pieces that were performed and their composers.
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An Analytical Overview of Beethoven's Sonata, Opus 26
This paper discusses Beethoven’s Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 26 analytically with information about the work and certain techniques and forms used.