Listing of
Research Studies
© Robin S. Stevens 2010
The following is a menu for accessing alphabetical listings of all entries in the BAMER database, both
completed and in progress research studies, according to the researchers’ surnames as at 3 March 2012.
A basic search of this listing may be done using the "Find" facility ... on a PC, press Ctrl-F and the equivalent
keys on other computing devices.
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Tait, A. Evaluation of an Arts-Focusssed Intervention for Indigenous Learners. In progress MEd(Hons)
thesis, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory.
Tait, H. (1998). Aspects of Instrumental Music Lessons: Parents' Role and Attitudes. Completed MMus
thesis, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
Tamlyn, G. The Roots and Development of Rock n' Roll Rhythms. In progress PhD thesis, UMV of Liverpool,
Overseas - UK.
Tang, P.-H.B. (2009). Teaching Music Composition with Computer-based Technology in Hong Kong Primary
Schools: Critiques of Present Pedagogical Practices and Recommendations for Future Development.
Completed PhD thesis, Deakin University, Victoria.
Tannhauser, R. Violin String Methodology with Special Reference to the Work of Lyndell Hendrickson. In
progress (commenced 1996) MMusEd thesis, University of Adelaide, South Australia.
Taverner, J.B. (1981). Music Education for Talented Children. Completed MEd long essay, University of
Sydney, New South Wales.
Taylor, D.G. (1987). The New South Wales Music (K-6) Syllabus and Support Statements (1984):
Implications for Tertiary Institutions. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western
Australia.
Tedim, S.M.C. (1996). The Use of Computers in Music and Individualised Learning. Completed MEd
research paper, Deakin University, Victoria.
Temmerman, N. (1993). Commonwealth Policy and Support for Music in Australia: The Case of the
Australia Council's Music / Performing Arts Board, 1973-1991. Completed PhD thesis, University of
Wollongong, New South Wales.
Ter, L. (1984). Music: A Factor Contributing to Group Therapy. Completed MEd thesis, Monash University,
Victoria.
Thomas, A.A. (1987). An Examination of the Approaches to and Teaching of Contemporary Music to
Undergraduates in Tertiary Music Institutions in California and Great Britain during the Years 1979-1980.
Completed MMus thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Thompson, H.R. (1983). A Curriculum Model for Instrumental Music Education in the Schools of
Queensland, Australia. Completed DMA(MusEd) dissertation, University of Southern California, Overseas -
USA.
Thompson, K.H. (1998). World Music in the School Curriculum. Completed BEd(Sec)(Hons) dissertation,
Griffith University, Queensland.
Thursby, P.M. (1989). Student Teacher Planning: A Case Study Approach. Completed PhD thesis, Macquarie
University, New South Wales.
Tiller, R.W. (1990). An Investigation into the Extent of Congruency Between General and Music-Specific
Learning Style Preferences. Completed PhD dissertation, Michigan State University (USA), Overseas - USA.
Todd, W.G.F. (1994). Students' Participation, Motivation and Commitment to Extra-curricular Music.
Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Tonkin, L. The Aural Approach as a Common Principle in Classroom and Instrumental Music Education in
Queensland. In progress MMusSts thesis, Univeristy of Queensland, Queensland.
Tooth, L.S. An investigation of women music educators in New South Wales Catholic Schools, 1940 to
1990. In progress PhD thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
True, A. (1977). Music for Children by Australian Composers, 1960-1975. Completed MA thesis, University
of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Tsokos, T.K. (2004). An investigation into the training and professional development of primary school
choral directors in the Perth metropolitan area, Western Australia. Completed BMusEd(Hons) thesis,
University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Turnbull, C. (1994). Piano Pedalling and Pedagogical Thought: An Investigation of the Elementary Piano
Student. Completed MMus(MusEd) thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
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van Ernst, B. (1984). The Observation of the Nature of Mental Activity in Music Thinking and Making in 9-
11 Year Olds. Completed MEd thesis, La Trobe University, Victoria.
van Ernst, B. (1991). A Study of the Learning and Teaching Processes of Non-Naive Music Students
Engaged in Composition. Completed PhD thesis, La Trobe University, Victoria.
Varley, S. (2006). Australian ‘sound surround’ and Kodály and Suzuki music education approaches: Piano
tutors for young piano students. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western
Australia.
Varney, R. (1996). Music in Distance Education in Australia. Completed MMusEd thesis, University of
Western Australia, Western Australia.
Vaughan, L. (1998). The Voice Change and Choral Participation of Adolescent Boys. Completed
MMus(MusicEd) thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Vincent, E. Computers, Music and Mathematics Education. In progress PhD thesis, Monash University,
Victoria.
Vincent, E. (1991). An Evaluation of Terrapin Music Logo in the Australian Context. Completed MEdSt minor
thesis, Monash University, Victoria.
Vlismas, W. First-Time Mothers' Use of Music and Movement with their Young Infants. ?? MEarlyChildhood
thesis, Macquarie Univeristy, New South Wales.
Voltz, B. The Contemporary Music Student: An Examination of How Students Engage Meaningfully with
Music Making, and Implications for Curriculum, Teaching and Learning in Non-Present Contexts. In
progress PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
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Wade, D. (1996). Approaches by Music Educators to Kodály-based Music Education in the Australian
Context. Completed MEd research paper, Deakin University, Victoria.
Walden, G.A. (1996). Instrumental Music Education in Queensland: Who benefits most? Completed MEd
thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
Walker, R.A. (1976). Perception of Music Notation and new forms of action in the Twentieth Century.
Completed PhD thesis, University of London, Overseas - UK.
Wanzel, L. (2010). Independent music teachers conducting collaborative practitioner inquiry. Completed
EdD thesis, University of South Australia, South Australia.
Watkin, M. (1995). The Blues: An Interactive Hypermedia Database (Documentation of the Development of
a Multimedia CAI Program). Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Watson, A.R. (1992). The Relationship of General Curriculum Theory and Current Curriculum Documents to
the Use of Piano Keyboard Laboratories in a Selected Number of Schools in Victoria 1992: An Exploratory
Study. Completed MEd research paper, Deakin University, Victoria.
Watson, A.R. (1998). An Investigation in the Arts Key Learning Area with a Specific Focus on Music in the
the Victorian 'Curriculum and Standards Framework' in a National and International Context. Completed
PhD thesis, RMIT University, Victoria.
Webster, G. (1993). Orff Schulwerk - An Historical Perspective for Australian Society. Completed MA(Music
Education) dissertation, St Thomas University, Overseas - USA.
Weidenbach, V.G. (1981). Music in the Education of the Young, Multiply Handicapped Deaf / Blind Children.
Completed MA thesis, Macquarie University, New South Wales.
Weidenbach, V.G. (1996). Generative Processing in Instrumental Performance: A Study of Rehearsal
Behaviour of Novice Keyboard Players in a Computer-Based Music Learning Environment. Completed PhD
thesis, University of Western Sydney, New South Wales.
Wemyss, K.L. Educational Implications of Interactions between Traditional and Contemporary Torres Strait
Island Music. In progress PhD thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Wemyss , K.L. (1997). The Nature of Fatigue and Strategies to Develop and Maintain Endurance as repoted
by Orchestral Brass Players. Completed MMus(Music Ed) thesis, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
West, S. (2007). A new paradigm in music education: The music education program at the Australian
National University. Completed PhD thesis, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory.
Whateley, G. The Implications of Flexible Delivery On University Governance. In progress PhD thesis,
Griffith University, Queensland.
Whitehead, M.-J. A Study of the Contribution of Music to General Student Outcomes in the Lower
Secondary Years of Western Australian Education. In progress MMusEd thesis, University of Western
Australia, Western Australia.
Whiteman, P. (2001). How the bananas got their pyjamas: A study of the metamorphosis of preschoolers'
spontaneous singing as viewed through Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. Completed PhD thesis,
University of New South Wales, New South Wales.
Wicks, D. (2003). Implementing Music Technology in the Lower Secondary Classroom. Completed
MEd(MusEd) thesis, Monash University, Victoria.
Wigglesworth, L.C. (1991). Identification of Factors Significantly Correlated with Out of Tune Singing and
In Tune Singing in a Class of Fourth Grade Boys. Completed MEd minor thesis, University of Melbourne,
Victoria.
Wilkin, P.E. (1989). The Response of the Foetus and the Newborn to Music and Other Sound Stimuli.
Completed MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Wilkinson, R. (1971). The Implications of the Radford Report for Music Education in Queensland Secondary
Schools. Completed BMus(Hons) thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Williams, B. The Dissemination of Marchesi/Garcia Technique in Australian Vocal Teaching from the 1850s
to the Present. In progress MMus thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Williams, C.E. (1982). A Study of Violin Learning. Completed MMus thesis, University of Melbourne,
Victoria.
Williamson, G.R. (1936). Music in Schools (Victoria). Completed BEd thesis, University of Melbourne,
Victoria.
Williamson, J.D. (1961). Music at Guildford Grammar School for Boys. Completed BEd thesis, University of
Western Australia, Western Australia.
Williamson, J.D. (1972). An Analysis of Certain Evaluative Expressions in Music Education with Particular
Reference to 'Intelligent Listening' and 'Good Music'. Completed MEd thesis, University of Western
Australia, Western Australia.
Willis, E.C. (1996). Vocal Health through Singing: Considerations for Australian Schools. Completed MEd
thesis, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Wilmot, C. The Therapeutic Use of Music in the Treatment of Children With Linguistic Disabilities. In
progress MMusEd thesis, University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
Wilmott, N. (1986). A History of the Music Department, University of Queensland, 1912-1970. Completed
MA(Qualifying) thesis, University of Queensland, Queensland.
Wilson, K.C. (1983). A Jazz Curriculum for use in Australian Secondary Schools. Completed MEd thesis,
Melbourne College of Advanced Education, Victoria.
Winter, N. The Effects of a Specially-Devised Integrated Curriculum, based on the Music of Sting, on the
Learning of Popular Music. In examination PhD thesis, University of Western Sydney, New South Wales.
Winter, N. (1991). A Study of Music Performance Assessment: The Effects of Training and Experience on
Criteria Used by Music Examiners. Completed MEd thesis, University of Canberra, Australian Capital
Territory.
Wirakesuma, T. (2006). Thinking about Tone: A Case Study in the Use of Self-Regulated Learning
Strategies for Practice of Violin Tone Production. Completed MEd research paper, Deakin University,
Victoria.
Wise, J. (1981). Children's Notations of Musical Rhythms. Completed MEd thesis, University of Melbourne,
Victoria.
Woodford, R. (1999). The Aural Online Project. Completed MEd research paper, Deakin University, Victoria.
Woolcock, P.K. (1990). An Empirical Study of the Effectiveness of Training in Developing Pitch
Discrimination and Rhythm Performance Skills in Five and Six Year Old Children. Completed MEd thesis,
University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
Wortley, S.R. (1999). The Measurement of Loudness and Pitch in the Vocal Production of Normally-Hearing
and Hearing-Impaired Toddlers during a Music Intervention Program. Completed MEd thesis, University of
Melbourne, Victoria.
Wright, S. (1984). The Effect of Kodály Music Training on the Development of Meter Discrimination in Young
Children. Completed PhD thesis, University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
Wrigley, W.J. (2005). Improving Music Performance Assessment. Completed PhD thesis, Griffith University,
Queensland.
Wu, C.-K. (2010). Music Education and ICT Integration: A case study of pedagogy in Taiwan. Completed
DEd dissertation, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
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Yip, L.C.R. (2005). Information Technology in Music Teacher Education. Completed PhD thesis, RMIT
University, Victoria.
Yu Wu, R. History of Music Education in Hong Kong. In progress PhD thesis, Unversity of New South Wales,
New South Wales.
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Zapral, A. Andean Music in Sydney: A Study of Transculturation. In progress MMus(MusicEd) thesis,
University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Zukov, K. (2004). Teaching styles and student behaviour in instrumental music lessons in Australian
conservatoriums. Completed PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, New South Wales.