Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

M.M. in Music

Department

Music

First Advisor

Alan L. Spurgeon

Second Advisor

Michael Worthy

Third Advisor

Micha Everett

Relational Format

dissertation/thesis

Abstract

Although many instrumental directors recognize the importance of warm-downs for their brass players, actual research surrounding the topic is practically non-existent. This study was started with the purpose of determining the effectiveness and use of warm-downs in the state of Mississippi. Twenty brass players from The University of Mississippi were surveyed over the course of four weeks; at the end of each week the subjects would report the amount of pain they experienced while playing. In addition, band directors from various parts of Mississippi where surveyed on how they implemented warm-downs. The study found that there was a direct correlation between the use of warm-down techniques and lower levels of pain experienced.

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