A descriptive analysis of bugles, and a survey determining their prevalence and status in the public schools of Massachusetts.
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Soracco, J. P., A Descriptive Analysis of Bugles and A
Survey Determining Their Prevalence and Status in
The Public Schools of Massachusetts. Unpublished
M.M.Ed. Thesis, Boston University College of Music,
1953.
Problem: To define modern bugles and to determine, by a
survey of instrumental directors, the prevalence of
bugles and their status in public school instrumental
music in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Scope and limitations of study:
1. Written responses were secured by a two-part
inquiry form of 29 questions.
2. Number of instrumental directors questioned:
101, representing all the counties in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Correspondence was carried on with music
publishers, manufacturers of musical instruments,
and other authoritative sources influencing the
development of instrumental music.
4. A thorough investigation of existing literature
pertaining to bugles and their use in public
school instrumental music was conducted.
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Thesis (M.M.E.)--Boston University
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