J.S. Bach/Suite #3 in D Major
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes Johann Sebastian Bach's Suite no. 3 in D major. The writer leads the reader through the sections of the Suite explaining how the instruments are utilized and describing where Bach modulates the music from one key to a contrasting key. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90suite3.rtf

Ann Patterson / Jazz Musician
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A 5 page paper about Ann Patterson and her role in the world of jazz. The writer explores the strides she has made for other women in jazz, including those women in her band, Maiden Voyage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Annpatt.wps

History of Modern Music After 1920;
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This 5 page paper is an informative journey though music from 1920 until the modern day. There is a brief coverage of all the decades since the 1920's with examples of the contemporary styles of the day, including music by Stravinsky, Jazz, Modern, Blues, Rock and Roll, RAP and Punk. The bibliography cited 4 sources
Filename: TEmodmus.wps

How Billie Holiday Influenced Jazz
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In 6 pages, the writer discusses Billie Holiday and her influence on jazz. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Howbill.wps

Jazz Plugs In / The Use Of Electronic Music In Jazz
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A 5 page research paper which looks at how electronics have affected jazz. The writer begins with the fusion movement of the 60s and 70s which combined electronics with jazz and rock and then gives a brief overview of the effect which software packages are having both for the professional and the amateur musician. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jazzplug.wps

Ladies in Jazz
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An 8 page research paper that looks at the history of women performers in jazz. The general public assumes that jazz is male territory. Even though the names of some of the women who were influential in jazz history are well known, it's as if somehow they don't count-they were flukes-exceptions. Nevertheless, women have been intrinsically involved in jazz since its beginnings. They may not have gotten the bookings, sometimes their arrangements became famous while they did not, but they have been there every step of the way-whether the men liked it or not. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Jazzwomn.wps

The Development of Jazz
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An 8 page research paper that examines the origins of this particularly American form of music. The writer discusses how jazz originated from African-American traditions, blending the rhythms of Africa with the harmonic and melodic elements of European music. The focus of this paper is on the nineteenth century origins of jazz and those precursors of jazz--ragtime and the blues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Devjazz.wps

The Influence Of Jazz
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Jazz can be seen as the principle harbinger of the transition from rural to urban living in the United States, encompassing all races and ethnic backgrounds. This 9 page paper examines the connection between the inauguration of jazz music and the cultural foundations of an integrated America. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTjazzus.wps

'Star Wars' & the Concept of the ‘Hero's Journey' Analyzed
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This 8 page research paper examines the 1977 film Star Wars in terms of the literary application of the so-called ‘hero's journey.' Specifically discussed are the origins of the hero's journey, originally defined by Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, and further explored in Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces, and determines how George Lucas employed this theme through the character of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Starhero.wps

The Meaning of 'Psy Fi'
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This 5 page report discusses the fundamentals of science fiction or “Psy Fi.” Using examples from H.G. Wells, Franz Werfel, and Richard Matheson, the writer shows how certain ingedients are fundamental in the development or history of the psy fi genre. All psy-fi classics have evolved around characters who find themselves in a situation where they have one foot in the future and one in the past. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWpsyfi.rtf

Persian Gulf Crisis / A Fictional (Film) Account
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This 5 page report creatively discusses the possibility a fictional film about the Persian Gulf War entitled 'Forty-Three Days Later.' The writer creates a movie to illustrate the overriding technological superiority of the U.S. military and the bloodless means of devastation modern warfare is able to create. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Gulffilm.wps

Basic Film Review / Chaplin's 'Modern Times'
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A 2 page review of the film 'Modern Times' starring Charlie Chaplin. The writer discusses the movie in the context of it being one that takes a stand against many issues (while satirizing the industrial system) and reflects the tensions of America during the latter years of the Great Depression. No Bibliography.
Filename: Modernti.wps

Eugene O'Neill's Beyond The Horizon
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5 pages in length. Expressing one's feelings on family relationships, love, predestination and following dreams is not such an unusual occurrence; that is, of course, unless one is doing so in the early part of the twentieth century. Back during the time Eugene O'Neill wrote his groundbreaking play Beyond The Horizon, these issues were dealt with in the privacy of one's own thoughts. It was highly irregular to delve into such concentrated and personal subjects as these, especially in front of strangers. However, O'Neill recognized the need to address the sometimes more difficult aspects of life, which he achieved so eloquently in Beyond The Horizon. The writer offers a critical analysis of the play. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Horizon3.wps

Persian Music
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A 6 page research paper on this ancient music native to present-day Iran. The writer covers such topics as the historical background of the music, intervals and scales used, the 'dastgah' concept, compositional forms, instrumentation and modern trends. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Persmus.wps

Musical Influences Of The 18th Century
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A 4 page essay on how the music of the 18th century reflected the philosophical, social and political climate of the time. The writer particularly emphasizes how the music of Mozart reflected and perpetuated this ideas of the Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Moz18th.wps

The Birds / Nature's Retribution
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A 5 page paper discussing the movie 'The Birds,' by Alfred Hitchcock. This movie, like most of Hitchcock's presents many disturbing images that seem to be aimed at some deviant behavior on the part of the characters. In 'The Birds' this deviant behavior is essentially the evil of man and his ignorance, and abuse, of nature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Thebirds.wps

There is NO Relationship Between Music & Suicide
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This 5 page paper attempts to prove a thesis that there is no relationship between rock music and suicide. The difficult sociological task is accomplished through the use of suicide statistics through the years as well as a look at music. Other research is utilized inclusive of the Stack & Gundlach study linking country music with suicide. Durkheim's influence is of course noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Sociosu.wps

Claude Debussy, Impressionist
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An 11 page argumentative essay supporting the idea that Debussy is properly called an impressionist, rather than a symbolist. The paper discusses the Preludes in relationship to this argument, including the points of how Debussy utilized form to create new tonalities that influenced the composers of this century. The paper also argues the influences behind the tag 'impressonionism' as it applies to Debussy, including his love of impressionistic art and literature, and other international musical genres. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Debussy.wps

Evolution Of Music From The Romantic Through The Modern Era
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A 5 page paper on the evolution of music and the composers, technology and techniques that influenced those changes. Over 25 artists discussed or listed. Paper concentrates on efforts of Chopin, Debussy, and modern artists. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Rommodn.wps

Maurice Ravel / French Composer
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A 5 page research paper which looks at the life and musical career of this influential twentieth-century French composer. The writer discusses the differences between the work of Ravel and Debussy, with whom his work is often paired, and discusses how the intensely romantic nature of Ravel's work added to its popularity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mauricer.wps

How Pip Confuses Appearance For Reality in David Lean’s Film Adaptation of 'Great Expectations'
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A 5 page paper which considers how appearances are confused with reality by the main character of Pip in David Lean’s 1946 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, Great Expectations. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TGgr8ex.rtf

Film vs. Prose: Cheever’s “The Swimmer”
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A five page paper comparing John Cheever’s short story with the 1968 Frank Perry film made from it. The paper concludes that the film suffers from an inability to transfer an interior work into a visual medium. No additional sources.
Filename: KBcheeve.wps

Blackface
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A 6 page paper that discusses the many different aspects of the use of blackface in the theater and other entertainment fields, and how the banning has influenced the entertainment field today and the general representation of different races. A discussion involving specific productions and characters is included, as well as illustrations regarding black minstrel groups. Essentially it can be stated that with the end of slavery and the political determination to head in a new direction, blackface was eventually banned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAblackf.wps

Motown
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In 8 pages, the author discusses how the Motown label had an impact on the music evolution in terms of technology, new perspective of the Black American music, and the music market, in general. Motown is a cultural icon. It is the essence of the Black musical experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCmotwn.doc

Beethoven and Schubert in Vienna
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A 5 page research paper that compares the lives and accomplishments of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: 99beesch.rtf

Beethoven's Eighth Symphony
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A 3 page analysis of Beethoven's Eighth Symphony in which the writer describes the artist's work as being more reminiscent of the Romantic Period than of the Classic. This argument is made in light of Beethoven's emphasis on being contrite, random, climactic uniquely emotional, and more. No Bibliography.
Filename: Beeteigh.wps

Comparing Bach and Beethoven
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A 5 page paper in which the writer compares a the Baroque and Classical eras in music. Using Bach's Fugue in G Minor and the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, the writer discusses the distinctive characteristics of each era. No sources cited.
Filename: 99bb.rtf

Musical Comparison -- Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles
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A 12 page essay that addresses the technological and social contributions of each and interrelationships between them. The paper also addresses individual pieces by each composer and compares it to the advances made in music which sets these artists apart from others. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Bachbeat.rtf

Performing Arts Review / 'Death of a Salesman'
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A 4 page paper that provides an overview of the South Coast Repertory Theatre's rendition of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, and considers the simplicity of setting and the development of Willy's character as two fundamental and functional aspects of this performance.
Filename: Salesman.wps

I Know Where the Caged Bird Sings: Comparison Between the Novel and the Movie
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This 5 page paper provides a comparison between Maya Angelou's novel and the television movie that was based on her book. This paper outlines some of the major differences between the text of the book and the elements of the movie and determines the benefits/weaknesses as a result of these changes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHAngel2.wps

Examination of Three Historic Films
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A 10 page paper in which cinematic questions are answered in relationship to three historic films. "Birth of a Nation" demonstrates how editing creates tension and arouses the viewer’s emotions. "Citizen Kane" looks at the "continuity" of reality in film. Film styles, techniques, and theories are examined in "Casablanca." No reference sources listed.
Filename: BBhistfilm.doc

"The Joy Luck Club": The Movie and the Book
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A 6 page paper which discusses the differences between the movie and the book "The Joy Luck Club" written by Amy Tan. The paper discusses how Hollywood often has a way of playing up the spectacular aspects of the United States, while playing down the immigrants who came here. Hollywood often portrays all other countries, from which the immigrants come, as something horrible that should be escaped from. And, while the movie and the book being discussed are incredibly close, there are aspect which illustrate this condition of Hollywood portrayals. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAjoyclub.wps

Beethoven the Revolutionary
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This 8 page paper discusses the reasons why historians and musicologists have both consistently labeled Beethoven as a revolutionary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVBeeRev.rtf

TRIUMPHING OVER THE BLOCKING AGENT
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This 5 page paper discusses the movies: Notting Hill and Noises Off. Examples are given from both movies of a character engaged in both external and internal blocking agents. A discussion of form, structure, and blocking agent(conflict) role in a work of literature and/or film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBblock.rtf

A COMPARISON/CONTRAST OF PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND BRIDGET JONES DIARY
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This 6 page paper discusses the similarities between Jane Austen's book, Pride and Prejudice and Helen Fieldings book, Bridget Jones Diary. Examples, quotes included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBjones.rtf

A Hierarchical Analysis of Television
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This 15 page paper puts television programming into a hierarchy by genre. Various issues are discussed inclusive of race and class. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA815TV.rtf

The Film Ordinary People & Carl Rogers
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A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the film Ordinary People, directed by Robert Redford for Paramount in 1980, which presents a dysfunctional family that is traumatized by guilt and grief. Conrad Jarrett is an adolescent who tries to commit suicide following the death of his brother, Buck, in a boating accident. Conrad cannot overcome his intense feeling of guilt for having survived the accident that killed his brother. Conrad is eventually able to heal due to the intervention of a therapist, Dr. Berger, the context of the movie suggests that Dr. Berger’s intervention can be viewed as adhering to the therapeutic and theoretical perspective of Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khorcrog.rtf

THE GRADUATE: FILM STYLE VERSUS FILM NARRATIVE
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This 8 page paper discusses the use of camera technique, especially that of wide to narrow angles and focused to unfocused shots. Two scenes from The Graduate analyzed for style and narrative effect. Motif, theme in regard to camera use discussed and exampled. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBgraduate.rtf

'Amadeus'/ The Movie
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A 6 page discussion of the film "Amadeus" -- highlighting based upon research-- which facts the writer found to be inconsistent regarding Mozart's life and Salieri. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Also can be categorized under 'Music.'
Filename: Amadeus.wps

'American Beauty': Embodies Modern Dysfunctional Culture
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7 pages in length. Today's family structure bears little reflection upon its former counterparts of decades ago. No longer are family values placed before personal desires, inasmuch as contemporary families are often splintered due to each member's quest to achieve for him or herself. Striving for one's individual aspirations over and above the health of the family as a whole is what Sam Mendes' American Beauty clearly depicts, as it strives to portray man's unquenchable need to fulfill his own wants and needs, ultimately shaping modern dysfunctional culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCAmBea.rtf