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Capstones/Theses from 2024

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Will The Future of Video Game Music Require Real Composers?, Nathan Barrett

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Production Process of Music Videos and Significance of Understanding Music, Amanda Grace Dalmacio

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Sonidos de Aztlán: A Historical Analysis of Chicano Music, Alejandro Gomez

Capstones/Theses from 2023

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Heavy and Hateful: Growth of White Supremacy and Neo-Nazism in Skinhead Punk and Black Metal, Kevin Grether

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The Study and Application of Studio Design for the Home Studio, Paul Gutierrez

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Give the Drummer Some: A Dive into Drum Breaks and Drum Break Production, Kyle Kaldhusdal

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Taxonomic Analysis of Video Game Instrument Usages, Jack Madison

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The Peninsula Influence: Monterey’s Musical Legacy and its Effects on the Current Music Scene, Reace Niles

Capstones/Theses from 2022

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Examining the Effects of Using Songwriting to Cope With Grief and Loss, Angelica Avila

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How Sample Clearance Has Affected Hip-Hop Music-Making, Bryan J. Brewster

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Four Women: Empowerment and Identity in the Songs of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, India Arie, and Jorja Smith, Symphonie Constant

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An Exploration of Architectural Acoustics and Design in Commercial Recording Studios, Mariana Henke

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The Musical Implementation of Additive Synthesis, Quinn Ingrassia

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The Consequences of Cutting Music Programs in K-12 Public Schools, Jami Jeres

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A Comparison of Changing Music Mediums and the Impact on Social Listening, Amanda Liberotti

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Don't Lose Your Keys: Exploring the Transition from Harpsichord to Piano, Justice Post

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Sound Design in Video Games / Creating Sound for Heartrift, Israel C. Powers

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Music Therapy and Autism, Samuel Rios

Capstones/Theses from 2021

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Breaking Into the American Mainstream - Korean Pop's Expansion and American Influences, Christopher Cobb

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Western Domination in Music: The Realities of Cultural Appropriation and the Harm Caused, Brianna Colliard

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Recording Sounds and Instruments for Sample Libraries, Camden Daly

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The Correlation Between Traditional and Modern Day Performance Poetry: Where Music and Poetry Collide, Jaya Hodges

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Adaptive Music in Video Games and How It Impacts Player Satisfaction, Scott Lloyd

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Lowering the Bar: The Effects of Misogyny in Rap Music, John-Paul Mackey

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The Use of Social Media for Marketing by Independent Musicians, Jessica E. Martinez

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Musical Perspective: An Analysis of How Musicals Reflect Cultural Discourse, Amosi Morgan

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Sound Healing, Devina L. Pulido

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Benefits of Music Education, Lauren Rafter

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Commercial Impacts of the FIFA Soundtrack Effect for Artists, Cesar Uriel Rios Garrido

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Captain and Stoker: Exploring Tandem Performance Through New Instrument Design and Implementation, Matthew Spady

Capstones/Theses from 2020

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Electronic Music Subgenres for Music Providers, Gage Alspach

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Murder Music: Horror Film Soundtracks Throughout History, Vincent G. Aragon

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Mixing Music In Dolby Atmos, Roberto Cabanillas

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Dylan & Rodriguez: A Study in Songwriting, Daniel R. Cortes Jr

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Revamping the Guitar Curriculum: Adapting Piano Methods and Theory to Apply to the Guitar, Brian Cummings

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Rock Band Live Mix vs. The Studio Mix, Donald Dominguez

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Trippy Sounds: Recording Studio Effects of Psychedelic Rock, 1960s and Present, Theo Farnum

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Innovative Marching: A Look Into the Innovation of DCI, Sarah Ann Kano

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Analog Versus Digital Guitar Pedals, Shaping Guitar Tones and Sparking Debates, Cameron Karren

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Balloon Pops, Convolution Reverb, and You!, Brandon Lucia

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Popular Music Genres: The Past 70 Years to Now, Natasha Lugo

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Spatial Audio, Erik Mercado

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Our Perception of Scary Sounds: A Comparison of Films and Popular Music, David Puhl

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Unfound Sounds of the Acoustic Guitar: Proving the Versatility of the Acoustic Guitar with Sound Modification, Ana Rosales

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Memory Management for Game Audio Development, Rahmin Tehrani

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Vocal Styles in Commercially Successful Popular Music in the United States During the 2010's, Jay Thao

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Music Therapy: Revitalizing Alzheimer's Disease Patients, Natalie Villalobos

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Recording Drums. Where Is My Money Best Spent?, Robert Williams

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Comparing Studio and Live Mixing Practices, Noah Wuollet

Capstones/Theses from 2019

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Aggregation Services and Songwriter Independence, Saxon John Paul Ahern

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12 Steps Might Not Be Enough: Playing Music and its Effects in Addiction Recovery, James Crumm

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The Influence of Film Music on Emotion, Alyssa d'Artenay

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1999 AAA JRPG Quality And How a 2019 Indie-Game Developer Can Meet It, Kailynn Haskell-Harbert

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Stressful Music: A Look into the Challenges of Life as a Career Musician, Andrew Derek Heinzman

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"What Is An MC If He Can't Rap?", Dominique Jimmerson

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Strange Vibrations: The Evolution of the Theremin, Kasey Mathew

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Video Game Audio Techniques Applied to Board Game Companion Applications, Jaydon Osborn

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The SATURATION Trilogy: The Importance of the Vocal Mix, Nicholas Roa

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Video Game Music and Legitimacy, Jaycie Sundiam

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Perception of Music in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Jason Torres

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Marketing Music in the Modern Age: Hip-Hop Emphasis, Tyler Turquand

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Music from Trinidad and Tobago, Vanessa Tuttle

Capstones/Theses from 2018

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Elements of Authenticity in Jamaican and Jamaican-Infused Music, Nayeli Alonso

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Marshall Amplifier Emulation, Peter Alvarez

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The History and Development of House Music as a Genre, Brandon Avila

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Overtone Singing: History, Development, and Influence in Contemporary Music, Jocelyn Black

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The Art of Cymbal Making, Marcus Gazaway

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Cafe Tacvba and its 30-Year Journey, Steve Gonzalez

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Music Rehabilitation Programs in California State Prisons, Sarah Hanson

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Building a Recording-Specific Amplifier Cabinet, John Livingston

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Performance in EDM - A Study and Analysis of DJing and Live Performance Artists, Jose Alejandro Magana

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How Sound Effects Affect the Player in Video Games, Wendell Orteza

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An Exploration and Analysis of 3D Audio, Bradley Peppmuller

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MIDI: A Standard for Music in the Ever Changing Digital Age, Taylor Romo

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A Survey of Three-Dimensional Sound and its Applications, Andrew Topping

Capstones/Theses from 2017

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The Drums Throughout Time: Rethinking the Beat, Sal Alamillo

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Music Therapy’s Impact on Substance Abuse Recovery, Justin Bishop-Williams

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A Discussion Regarding Various Animals' Abilities to Make Music and Move Rhythmically to Songs, Emilie R. Bufford

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Engineers Throughout Jazz History, Alex Declet

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The Positive Effect Music Therapy Has on People, Rita Oby Ebo

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Sound Synthesis: Methods and Techniques, Christopher E. Hilker

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The History and Implementation of Jazz Education in the United States, Kyle Hucklebridge

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The Benefits of Music in Child Development, Dulce-Paola Ixtupe

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Creative Outlets Empowering At-Risk Youth: Cultural Expressions through Recording Technology and Multimedia Productions, Gregory Jeffery

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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

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The Utility of Sonification, Colin St. John

Capstones/Theses from 2016

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Automation: From Consoles to DAWs, Christian Ekeke

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The History and Significance of Analog Synthesis, Mason O. Guerrero

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Comparing the Cost of Preamplifiers to Their Sonic Fidelity and Frequency Output, Jackson O. Hunter

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Soft Sound: A Guide to the Tools and Techniques of Software Synthesis, Quinn Powell

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Mexica Music, Tizoc E. Ramirez-Marquez

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A Comparative History and the Importance of Chamber Music, Aaron M. Sacks

Capstones/Theses from 2015

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The Role of the Producer, Steven Burschinger

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Variety for Vocalists, Jonathan Morgadinho

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The Rise of Reactive and Interactive Video Game Audio, Joey Pendergrass

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Forgo the Studio: Recording Drums in Non-Studio Locations, Christopher Landon Thomas

Capstones/Theses from 2014

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Integrating rock music in elementary school education, Andre Firme

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Extended range guitars : cultural impact, specifications, and the context of a mix, Victor Gil

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Understanding guitar amplifiers, Robert Guinvarch