Listing of
Research Studies
© Robin S. Stevens 2010
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completed and in progress research studies, according to the researchers’ surnames as at 3 March 2012.
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Nash, S.J. (1971). Some Teaching and Learning Problems Related to the Performance of Twentieth Century
Piano Music. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Nash, S.J. (2011). Heather Gell: A Dalcroze influence in Australian music education 1924-1979. Completed
PhD thesis, The University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Naulov, L. (1990). Sight Reading at the Keyboard: A Study of its Problems in the Light of Past and Present
Research into Verbal Reading Disabilities. Completed MA thesis, University of Western Australia, Western
Australia.
Nazareth, T. (1999). Lifelong Learning: Music Education for Adult Beginners. Completed EdD thesis,
University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Nethsinghe, R. The evaluation of authentic practice in Victorian school music programs that include visiting
multicultural artists. In progress PhD thesis, Monash University.
Nethsinghe, R. (2009). Finding balance in a mix of culture and creating originality: How Sri
Lankan/Australian students use music in their construction of self identity in multicultural Australia.
Completed BEd(Hons) thesis, Monash University, Victoria.
Newman, A.J. (2000). An investigation into students' perceptions of the use of technology as a teaching tool
in the music classroom. Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Ng, C.-H.D. (2006). The impact of exposure to Chaozhou Xianshi music on pre-service teachers’
development as music educators. Completed PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, New South Wales.
Nichols, C.A. (1996). Parental Attitudes and Perceptions to Music Education in the Core Curriculum.
Completed MEd(Music) thesis, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
Nikolsky, T. The development of an Australian Jazz Real Book as an educational and practical resource for
practising and performing musicians. In progress PhD thesis, RMIT University, Victoria.
Nisbet, R.S. (1998). Children's matching of melodies and their visual representations. Completed PhD thesis,
Griffith University, Queensland.
Nock, B. Music Development and Education in the Wynnum-Manly District since 1900. In recess PhD thesis,
Griffith University, Queensland.
Noel, M. (1992). Metacognitive Styles of Keyboard Sight Readers at Different Levels of Competence.
Completed PhD thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
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O'Brien-Hughes, M.T. (1989). Cognition in Music: Psychological Structures, Dimensions and Differences.
Completed MPsych(Ed) thesis, University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
Oddy, N.M. (2001). Teaching practices which enhance rhythm development in junior primary students: Case
Studies in the South West Region of Western Australia. Completed BEd(Hons) thesis, Edith Cown University,
Western Australia.
Oldham, C.L. (1998). Development and Validation of a Music Improvisation Measuring Instrument.
Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
O'Leary, M. Australian Choral Music for Treble Voice Choirs. In progress PhD thesis, University of Melbourne,
Victoria.
O'Leary, M. (1987). Teaching the Flute to Young Children Using an Approach Based on the Music Education
Principles of Zoltan Kodály. Completed MMus dissertation, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Olliffe, R. (1999). A Review of Literature on Solmisation for teaching Music Literacy and A Case Study of the
Use of the New Curwen Method in a NSW Pimary School. Completed MEd rsearch paper, Deakin University,
Victoria.
O'Rafferty, G. A Comparative Study of the Applications of Psychological Techniques in the Training of
Professional Sportspeople and Musicians. In progress MMus thesis, University of Western Australia, Western
Australia.
Osborne, M.S. (2007). Music performance anxiety in young musicians: Conceptualisation, phenomenology,
assessment. Completed PhD thesis, The University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Owen, S. (1990). An Investigation of the Benefits of Developing an Arts Curriculum using an Integrated
Approach. Completed MEd thesis, University of New England, New South Wales.
Oyston, S.G. (2004). Students' perceptions of the factors that influence their decisions to study elective
music in Year 8 and Year 11 of secondary school. Completed MMus(MusEd) thesis, University of Sydney, New
South Wales.
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Pallister, R. (1995). Studio Piano Teaching: An Investigation into Verbal Interaction Between Teachers and
Students. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Parker, C.A. (1987). Salient Factors Involved in the Development of a Music Curriculum for Queensland
Primary Schools. Completed MMus(Qualifying) thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Pascoe, B. (1995). The Influence of Primary School Music Programs on Student Choice of Music Studies in
Lower Secondary Schools of Western Australia. Completed MMusEd thesis, Edith Cowan University, Western
Australia.
Pascoe, B. (1999). The Measurement of Classroom Music Learning Using an Outcomes Framework in Western
Australian Schools. Completed PhD thesis, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
Pascoe, B.J. (1992). Current Practices and Continuity of Programmes in Recorder Tuition in Selected North
East (Perth) Metropolitan Schools. Completed BEd(Hons) thesis, Edith Cowan University - Perth, Western
Australia.
Paterson, D. (2000). Teacher Attitudes towards the Design and Implementation of New Music Curricula: A
Cross-National Study. Completed PhD thesis, University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
Paterson, D.R. (1992). Implementing the K-6 Music Curriculum: Teacher Attitudes towards the Curriculum
and Classroom Teaching in the Hunter Region (NSW). Completed MEdSt minor thesis, University of
Newcastle, New South Wales.
Paye, A.A.D. (2003). An Investigation into the Development of Creative Awareness through Improvisation.
Completed MEd thesis, RMIT University, Victoria.
Pear, D.A. (1998). Percy Grainger as 'Educator-at-Large': The Formation, Expression and Propagation of his
Manliness. Completed PhD thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Penna, J.A. (1970). Development and Maintenance of School Orchestras. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis,
University of Adelaide, South Australia.
Penny, S. (2003). Development and evaluation of an instrumental music teaching resource. Completed
BMus(Hons) thesis, University of Adelaide, South Australia.
Pentland, C. (2006). Parental involvement in musical training of violin students. Completed MEd thesis,
Monash University, Victoria.
Peters, J.E.E. (1999). The Sonic Environment as a Macro-Measure of Relevance in General Music Education in
Singapore. Completed PhD thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Petrova, I. (2005). A comparative study of primary/ elementary school music curricula in Australia (NSW), in
the UK (England), in the Russian Federation and in the United States of America. Completed
MMusEd(Research) thesis, University of New South Wales, New South Wales.
Pettengell, G. (1998). Secondary School String Players: Self Perception, Individual Achievement and the
Influences of Family, Society and Teachers. Completed MMus(MusicEd) thesis, University of Sydney, New
South Wales.
Pfeiffer, T. (1998). Discovering the techniques and usefulness of the twenty-four violin caprices of Pierre
Rode. Completed MMus thesis, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
Phillips, T. (1998). The Development and Evaluation of an Assessment Schedule for Musical Instrument
Selection for Children. Completed PhD thesis, University of Wollongong, New South Wales.
Pickering, S. (1999). Categorization, Choices and Performance of Music Students: An Examination of the
Research Area of Gender and Musical Instruments. Completed PhD thesis, University of Sydney, New South
Wales.
Pietsch, H. The Effectiveness of the South Australian Public Primary Schools Music
Festival as a Choral Program. In progress (commenced December 1993) PhD thesis, University of Adelaide,
South Australia.
Pietsch, H.M. (1993). Choral Conducting Technique: A Review of the Literature. Completed MA thesis,
Monash University, Victoria.
Pigott, V.H. (1981). Curriculum Development in the Secondary General Music Class: An Overview. Completed
MEd long essay, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Pingel, K. Advance Piano Technique in Advanced Etude Repertoire. In progress MMus, University of Southern
Queensland, Queensland.
Pirie, L.C. (1997). Achieving Success in Instrumental Pedagogy: A Review of Flute Methods and Philosophies.
Completed MMus(Performance) research paper, Unviersity of Adelaide, South Australia.
Pirihi, J.G. The Impact of the new New Zealand Curriculum on the Teaching of Music and Dance in Primary
Schools in Northland (New Zealand). In progress EdD dissertation, Deakin University, Victoria.
Pohlman, D. Selection of Chapel Music in Independent Schools: Factors which Influence Students' Responses.
In progress M.Ed, Griffith University, Queensland.
Pope, J.L. (1994). ABC School Broadcasts in Western Australia, 1938-1946: An Investigation into Radio
Programmes for Early Childhood featuring Music and Movement. Completed MEd project thesis, Edith Cowan
University, Western Australia.
Poulton, D. (1996). Aesthetics and General Music Education at Primary Levels. Completed MEd thesis,
University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Pretty, K. (1987). An Investigation of Student Selection Procedures used in the Instrumental Music Programs
of Queensland State Schools. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Priest-Smith, M. (1993). Music Preferences of Preschool Children: An Examination of the Effects of the
Learning Environment on the Extension of Listening Parameters. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of
Sydney, New South Wales.
Purvis, K. (1989). Australian Choirs and their Access to Performance Materials. Completed MA(Lib) thesis,
Monash University, Victoria.
Puskas, J. (1992). Mara! 1982-1992: An Investigation of an Urban Cross-Cultural Music Phenomenon.
Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Puzey, V. (1958). Classroom Methods of Teaching Sight Singing. Completed BEd(Hons) thesis, University of
Western Australia, Western Australia.
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Rae, N. (1995). The Effects of an Outcomes and Profiles Approach on Music Educators in New South Wales.
Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Rafferty, C.A. (2008). Choral Music in Community Settings for Children with Unchanged Voices: A Melbourne
Case Study. Completed MMusSts research project, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Randall, K. (1992). An Investigation into the Function of Special Schools for the Musically-Talented
Adolescent in Australia. Completed PhD thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Read, J.C. (1992). A Holistic Approach to Music Education in the Primary School: An Historical and
Theoretical Perspective. Completed MEd research paper, Deakin University, Victoria.
Reardon, D.M. (1994). Flute Forum: A Discussion of Ideas related to Teaching the Flute. Completed MEd
integrated study (major thesis), University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Reeder, M. Small Group Vocal Education in New South Wales and Queensland Schools. In progress PhD
thesis, New South Wales.
Reid, S. (2007). It isn’t always about playing the right notes: Meeting the needs of gifted secondary school
students with jazz improvisation. Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Renshaw, A.J. An Investigation into the Influence of Electronic Technology on the Senior Secondary School
Music Curriculum in the Sydney Metropolitan Region. In recess MEd thesis, Sydney College of Advanced
Education, New South Wales.
Renwick, J.M. (2000). A Longitudinal Study of Young Children’s Instrumental Music Practising Behaviour.
Completed GradDipArts(Research) thesis, University of New South Wales, New South Wales.
Renwick, J.M. (2008). Because I love playing my instrument: Young musicians' internalised motivation and
self-regulated practising behaviour. Completed PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, New South Wales.
Reynolds, N. (2001). Primary School Creativity and Composition in a Professional Level Music Software
Environment. Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Richards, C.A. (1996). Pedagogical Beliefs, Skills, Knowledge: Influences on Preservice Music Teachers'
Lesson Planning. Completed PhD thesis, University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
Riddoch, J. (2001). Creating Non-Representational Art by Students who are Severely Intellectually Disabled
through a Pictorial and Musical Program. Completed MEd thesis, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
Riddoch, J. (2006). The effect of classical music on painting quality, attitude and behaviour for students with
severe intellectual disabilities. Completed PhD thesis, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
Robertson, A. (2008). The perceptions of adolescent boys regarding music participation and social behaviour.
Completed?? Honours thesis, University of Sydney.
Robertson, P.A. The Role of Popular Forms of Music within the Music Curriculum in Victorian Independent
Boys' Schools, Years 7-9. In progress MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Robinson, P. (2009). Examining and defining the term ‘musical culture’ stemming from secondary curricula.
Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Rogers, S. (2007). The factors and issues that affect the sight-reading ability of high school aged Grade 4
AMEB piano students. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis, University of Adelaide, South Australia.
Rosevear, J. (1996). The Role of Improvisation and Playing By Ear in Music Education in South Australian
Secondary Schools. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Rosevear, J. (2008). Engaging adolescents in high school music. Completed PhD thesis, University of
Adelaide, South Australia.
Ross, V. (1997). Investigating Teacher Assumptions of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
(ABRSM) Theory of Music (Higher Grades) Curriculum. Completed MEd thesis, Deakin University, Victoria.
Ross, V. (2002). Piano Tuition and the External Public Music Examinations System in Malaysia: An
Investigation of the Social ad Symbolic Significance of this Approach to Music Education. Completed PhD
dissertation, Deakin University, Victoria.
Roulston, K. (2000). Itinerant music teachers' work in Queensland. Completed PhD thesis, University of
Queensland, Queensland.
Routley, L.M. (1978). Adolescent Girls' Interest in Pop Music: A Mass Media Study. Completed MEd thesis,
Monash University, Victoria.
Roylance, P.M. Researching Relationships between Music Curriculum Issues and Conceptions about Cultural
Representations of Music with reference to Several Theoretical Positions. In progress?? thesis, Central
Queensland University, Queensland.
Ruddock, E. (2008). Ballad of the 'never picked': A qualitative study of self-perceived non-musicians’
perceptions of their musicality. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Rumbold, P.V. (1961). Television in Music Education. Completed BEd thesis, University of Western Australia,
Western Australia.
Rushton, J.M. (1965). The Contribution of Radio and Television to the Teaching of Music in New South Wales
State Primary Schools. Completed MEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Russell, K. (1983). Keyboard Laboratories: Their Adoption and Use in ACT Educational Institutions.
Completed MEd thesis, Canberra College of Advanced Education, Australian Capital Territory.
Russell-Bowie, D.E. (1987). Process Consultation and Staff Development in Music Education at a Local
School. Completed MEd(Hons) thesis, University of Wollongong, New South Wales.
Russell-Bowie, D.E. (1988). Living with Music: Implementing the NSW (K-6) Music Syllabus in a Primary
School - A Case Study. Completed MEd(Hons) minor thesis, University of Wollongong, New South Wales.
Russell-Bowie, D.E. (1993). Policy and Practice in Music Education in New South Wales State Primary
Schools. Completed PhD thesis, Wollongong University, New South Wales.
Ryan, M.J. (1991). Music Teaching and Student Teacher Confidence in the K-6 Classroom. Completed MEd
thesis, University of New England, New South Wales.
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Sazdov, R. (1993). The Digital Audio Sampler. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South
Wales.
Schubert, E. (1999). Measurement and Time series Analysis of Emotion in Music. Completed PhD thesis,
University of New South Wales, New South Wales.
Seidenkrantz, D. School Choirs / Musicals. In progress MMus, University of New England, New South Wales.
Sewell, C.L. (2004). Primary school musical: the impact of the Curriculum Framework, collaboration and
interdisciplinary teaching. Completed BMusEd(Hons) thesis, University of Western Australia, Western
Australia.
Sheehan, J. (1964). The Purpose of Music in Education: An Investigation based on the Philosophy of
Aristotle. Completed MMus thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Sheppard, L. (2006). Instrumental teaching in Victorian schools: A case study of clarinet teacher beliefs and
practices. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis, Monash University, Vicoria.
Sherwood, R.B. (1991). The Effectiveness of Mental Rehearsal in the Accurate Reproduction of a Musical
Phrase: A Pilot Study Comparing Computer Measurements with the Subjective Evaluation of Experienced
Teachers. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Shields, E. (1996). The Role of the Arm in Piano in Piano Playing: A Review of Teaching Practices. Completed
MMus(MusicEd) thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Singer, L.A. (1992). Absolute Pitch Judgement: The Ability of Yamaha, Suzuki and Traditional Music Students.
Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Siwers, K. (1983). Music for Young People: Its Major Activities 1977 to 1983. Completed MMus(Qualifying)
thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Slottje, E. (2004). Investigating the Community Choir. Completed BMus(Hons) research project, University of
Western Sydney, New South Wales.
Slowo, N. (1981). Music: A Programme of Creative Music to cultivate Concepts and Social Competence in
Children with Developmental and Learning Disabilities. Completed MEd thesis, Monash University, Victoria.
Smith, J.E. (1984). Memory for Musical Rhythms: The Effect of Skill. Completed PhD thesis, Macquarie
University, New South Wales.
Smith, R.G. (1998). Indigenous Australina Music and Dance in West-Centrically Oriented Primary
Classrooms: Evaluating the Application and Appropriateness of a Sequence of Customised Teaching and
Learning Stategies designed to Communicate Musical and Related Understandings Interculturally. Completed
DTeach dissertation, Northern Territory University, Northern Territory.
Snars, C. (1984). Post-1970 Piano Music by Australian Composers for Children - A Critical Analysis.
Completed BMus(Hons) thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Somssich, B.J.Z. (1975). Music Education in Tasmanian State Primary Schools, 1905-1975: An Enquiry into
Trends, Developments and Attitudes. Completed BA(Hons) thesis, University of Tasmania, Tasmania.
Souter, T. (2001). Eye movement, memory and tempo in the sight reading of keyboard music. Completed
PhD thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Southcott, J.E. (1983). The Lineage of Current Ideas: Early Thought and Figures in the Creativity Movement
in Music Education. Completed MA(MusEd) dissertation, University of London, Overseas - UK.
Southcott, J.E. (1997). Music in State-Supported Schooling in South Australia to 1920. Completed PhD
thesis, Deakin University, Victoria.
St George, J.M. (2002). The Role of the Instrumental Teacher in the Learning Process. Completed MMus
dissertation, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
Stacey, B.J. (1976). Music Education for Hearing-Impaired Children: An Investigation of Work Programmes
being undertaken in Brisbane and Melbourne. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis, University of Queensland,
Queensland.
Stacey, B.J. (1983). Music Education and the Hearing-Impaired Child: An Experimental Program. Completed
MMus thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Stanley, M.B. (1993). Pulling Music Out of Thin Air: An Introduction to the Theremin (Documentation of the
Development of a Multimedia CAI Program). Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South
Wales.
Stanley, M.B. (1999). Participant music listening behaviours in interactive multimedia music instruction.
Completed?? ??, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Stefanakis, A.J. (2003). The implications of what music 'is' and 'does' for music education. Completed MEd
major thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Stephens, A. (2005). Developing performance confidence: A holistic training strategies program for
managing practice and performance in music. Completed MMus thesis, Australian Catholic University,
Victoria.
Stevens, K.M. (1987). Interactional Processes in Group Piano Teaching. Completed MA(MusEd) dissertation,
University of Reading, Overseas - UK.
Stevens, R.S. (1978). Music in State-Supported Education in New South Wales and Victoria, 1848-1920.
Completed PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Stevens, S.M. (1985). A Consideration of Music Curricula for Year 7: A Discussion of the Objectives of
Compulsory Music Courses for Year Seven Students with respect to the Musically-Ungifted Majority and the
Average or Below Average School: Accordingly Some Proposal for the Design of such Courses. Completed
MMus thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Stevens, S.M. (1997). Towards a Pragmatist Theory of Music Education. Completed PhD thesis, University of
Melbourne, Victoria.
Stevens-Ballenger, J. Music Education in Australian Funded Preschools: Practices, Problems and Possibilities.
In progress PhD thesis, The University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Stock, R.A. (1970). The Effect of Music in the Teaching of Autistic Children. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis,
University of Adelaide, South Australia.
Stone, D. Instrumental Music - Victorian Government Post-Primary Schools, 1960-1990. In progress
MEdAdmin thesis, University of New England, New South Wales.
Stone, H. (2006). Specialist Teachers and Curriculum Reform in a Western Australian Primary School in
2002: A Comparative Study of Specialist Music, Health and Physical Education, and Languages-Other-Than-
English Teaching Professionals. Completed MEd(Research) thesis, Murdoch University, Western Australia.
Stowasser, H.M. (1983). The Development of the Music Curriculum in Queensland Secondary Schools.
Completed PhD thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Strethlow, D.A. The Perception and Cognition of 'New' Music by Brisbane Primary School Children. In
progress (commenced 1993) MMus thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Strykowski, M. (1995). The Design and Development of an Interactive CAI Program: An Introduction to
Sound. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Sullivan, R. (1997). Resistance to establishing an opportunity class for gifted and talented students in rural
NSW. Completed MEd thesis, Griffith University, Queensland.
Sutcliffe, S. (1992). An Investigation into the most Significant Influences on the Way Beginning Teachers
incorporate Music into their Primary Classrooms. Completed MEd thesis, University of Canberra, Australian
Capital Territory.
Suthers, A. (1971). The Place of Popular Music in the General Music Classes of NSW Secondary Schools.
Completed BA(Hons) thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Suthers, L.M. (1997). Music Experiences for Toddlers in Daycare : An Australian Study. Completed PhD
thesis, Macquarie University, New South Wales.