Capstones/Theses from 2023
Heavy and Hateful: Growth of White Supremacy and Neo-Nazism in Skinhead Punk and Black Metal, Kevin Grether
The Study and Application of Studio Design for the Home Studio, Paul Gutierrez
Give the Drummer Some: A Dive into Drum Breaks and Drum Break Production, Kyle Kaldhusdal
Music Therapy: Can Music Really Heal and Help People?, Celine Hyojin Lee
Taxonomic Analysis of Video Game Instrument Usages, Jack Madison
The Peninsula Influence: Monterey’s Musical Legacy and its Effects on the Current Music Scene, Reace Niles
Capstones/Theses from 2022
Examining the Effects of Using Songwriting to Cope With Grief and Loss, Angelica Avila
How Sample Clearance Has Affected Hip-Hop Music-Making, Bryan J. Brewster
Four Women: Empowerment and Identity in the Songs of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, India Arie, and Jorja Smith, Symphonie Constant
An Exploration of Architectural Acoustics and Design in Commercial Recording Studios, Mariana Henke
The Musical Implementation of Additive Synthesis, Quinn Ingrassia
The Consequences of Cutting Music Programs in K-12 Public Schools, Jami Jeres
A Comparison of Changing Music Mediums and the Impact on Social Listening, Amanda Liberotti
Don't Lose Your Keys: Exploring the Transition from Harpsichord to Piano, Justice Post
Sound Design in Video Games / Creating Sound for Heartrift, Israel C. Powers
Music Therapy and Autism, Samuel Rios
Capstones/Theses from 2021
Breaking Into the American Mainstream - Korean Pop's Expansion and American Influences, Christopher Cobb
Western Domination in Music: The Realities of Cultural Appropriation and the Harm Caused, Brianna Colliard
Recording Sounds and Instruments for Sample Libraries, Camden Daly
The Correlation Between Traditional and Modern Day Performance Poetry: Where Music and Poetry Collide, Jaya Hodges
Adaptive Music in Video Games and How It Impacts Player Satisfaction, Scott Lloyd
Lowering the Bar: The Effects of Misogyny in Rap Music, John-Paul Mackey
The Use of Social Media for Marketing by Independent Musicians, Jessica E. Martinez
Musical Perspective: An Analysis of How Musicals Reflect Cultural Discourse, Amosi Morgan
Sound Healing, Devina L. Pulido
Benefits of Music Education, Lauren Rafter
Commercial Impacts of the FIFA Soundtrack Effect for Artists, Cesar Uriel Rios Garrido
Captain and Stoker: Exploring Tandem Performance Through New Instrument Design and Implementation, Matthew Spady
Capstones/Theses from 2020
Electronic Music Subgenres for Music Providers, Gage Alspach
Murder Music: Horror Film Soundtracks Throughout History, Vincent G. Aragon
Mixing Music In Dolby Atmos, Roberto Cabanillas
Dylan & Rodriguez: A Study in Songwriting, Daniel R. Cortes Jr
Revamping the Guitar Curriculum: Adapting Piano Methods and Theory to Apply to the Guitar, Brian Cummings
Rock Band Live Mix vs. The Studio Mix, Donald Dominguez
Trippy Sounds: Recording Studio Effects of Psychedelic Rock, 1960s and Present, Theo Farnum
Innovative Marching: A Look Into the Innovation of DCI, Sarah Ann Kano
Analog Versus Digital Guitar Pedals, Shaping Guitar Tones and Sparking Debates, Cameron Karren
Balloon Pops, Convolution Reverb, and You!, Brandon Lucia
Popular Music Genres: The Past 70 Years to Now, Natasha Lugo
Spatial Audio, Erik Mercado
Our Perception of Scary Sounds: A Comparison of Films and Popular Music, David Puhl
Unfound Sounds of the Acoustic Guitar: Proving the Versatility of the Acoustic Guitar with Sound Modification, Ana Rosales
Memory Management for Game Audio Development, Rahmin Tehrani
Vocal Styles in Commercially Successful Popular Music in the United States During the 2010's, Jay Thao
Music Therapy: Revitalizing Alzheimer's Disease Patients, Natalie Villalobos
Recording Drums. Where Is My Money Best Spent?, Robert Williams
Comparing Studio and Live Mixing Practices, Noah Wuollet
Capstones/Theses from 2019
Aggregation Services and Songwriter Independence, Saxon John Paul Ahern
12 Steps Might Not Be Enough: Playing Music and its Effects in Addiction Recovery, James Crumm
The Influence of Film Music on Emotion, Alyssa d'Artenay
1999 AAA JRPG Quality And How a 2019 Indie-Game Developer Can Meet It, Kailynn Haskell-Harbert
Stressful Music: A Look into the Challenges of Life as a Career Musician, Andrew Derek Heinzman
"What Is An MC If He Can't Rap?", Dominique Jimmerson
Strange Vibrations: The Evolution of the Theremin, Kasey Mathew
Video Game Audio Techniques Applied to Board Game Companion Applications, Jaydon Osborn
The SATURATION Trilogy: The Importance of the Vocal Mix, Nicholas Roa
Video Game Music and Legitimacy, Jaycie Sundiam
Perception of Music in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Jason Torres
Marketing Music in the Modern Age: Hip-Hop Emphasis, Tyler Turquand
Music from Trinidad and Tobago, Vanessa Tuttle
Capstones/Theses from 2018
Elements of Authenticity in Jamaican and Jamaican-Infused Music, Nayeli Alonso
Marshall Amplifier Emulation, Peter Alvarez
The History and Development of House Music as a Genre, Brandon Avila
Overtone Singing: History, Development, and Influence in Contemporary Music, Jocelyn Black
The Art of Cymbal Making, Marcus Gazaway
Cafe Tacvba and its 30-Year Journey, Steve Gonzalez
Music Rehabilitation Programs in California State Prisons, Sarah Hanson
Building a Recording-Specific Amplifier Cabinet, John Livingston
Performance in EDM - A Study and Analysis of DJing and Live Performance Artists, Jose Alejandro Magana
How Sound Effects Affect the Player in Video Games, Wendell Orteza
An Exploration and Analysis of 3D Audio, Bradley Peppmuller
MIDI: A Standard for Music in the Ever Changing Digital Age, Taylor Romo
A Survey of Three-Dimensional Sound and its Applications, Andrew Topping
Capstones/Theses from 2017
The Drums Throughout Time: Rethinking the Beat, Sal Alamillo
Music Therapy’s Impact on Substance Abuse Recovery, Justin Bishop-Williams
A Discussion Regarding Various Animals' Abilities to Make Music and Move Rhythmically to Songs, Emilie R. Bufford
Engineers Throughout Jazz History, Alex Declet
The Positive Effect Music Therapy Has on People, Rita Oby Ebo
Sound Synthesis: Methods and Techniques, Christopher E. Hilker
The History and Implementation of Jazz Education in the United States, Kyle Hucklebridge
The Benefits of Music in Child Development, Dulce-Paola Ixtupe
Creative Outlets Empowering At-Risk Youth: Cultural Expressions through Recording Technology and Multimedia Productions, Gregory Jeffery
And The Beat Goes on: The Story of the Drum Machine, Ismael Medina
Tension in the Narrative and Thematic Compositions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Noah Reeves
The Utility of Sonification, Colin St. John
Capstones/Theses from 2016
Automation: From Consoles to DAWs, Christian Ekeke
The History and Significance of Analog Synthesis, Mason O. Guerrero
Comparing the Cost of Preamplifiers to Their Sonic Fidelity and Frequency Output, Jackson O. Hunter
Soft Sound: A Guide to the Tools and Techniques of Software Synthesis, Quinn Powell
Mexica Music, Tizoc E. Ramirez-Marquez
A Comparative History and the Importance of Chamber Music, Aaron M. Sacks
Capstones/Theses from 2015
The Role of the Producer, Steven Burschinger
Variety for Vocalists, Jonathan Morgadinho
The Rise of Reactive and Interactive Video Game Audio, Joey Pendergrass
Forgo the Studio: Recording Drums in Non-Studio Locations, Christopher Landon Thomas
Capstones/Theses from 2014
Integrating rock music in elementary school education, Andre Firme
Extended range guitars : cultural impact, specifications, and the context of a mix, Victor Gil
Understanding guitar amplifiers, Robert Guinvarch
Modern Recording Studios: Their Evolutions, Designs, and Adaptations in the Music Industry, Gregory W. Hanson Jr.
Convolution reverb & impulse responses, Sam Kantorik
