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Music

Florida International University

2007

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An In-Depth Analysis Of Classic Jazz Compositions For A Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital, Derick Cordoba Jul 2007

An In-Depth Analysis Of Classic Jazz Compositions For A Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital, Derick Cordoba

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis was to analyze jazz compositions by several great composers. The composers include: Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz, Russell Malone, Thad Jones, Dave Holland, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer and Joe Henderson. Through their unique use of melody, har1nony and rhythm these composers have influenced countless performers and composers over many decades. These compositions served as the repertoire of a graduate jazz guitar recital. The musical group that interpreted these compositions was comprised of: guitar, upright bass, piano, tenor saxophone and drums.


Colombian Jazz Dance Suite : A Synthesis Of The Music Of The Colombian Andes And Modern Jazz, Alvaro Bermudez Jul 2007

Colombian Jazz Dance Suite : A Synthesis Of The Music Of The Colombian Andes And Modern Jazz, Alvaro Bermudez

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis is an attempt to unite two distinct and dissimilar musical genres, the music of the Colombian Andes and modem jazz. The compositions to be analyzed in this thesis are meant to function as parts of a whole. Thus, they will be linked by thematic and rhythmic material. In their entirety the pieces will form a suite of dances not unlike those of Baroque composers, with titles that denote the name of the particular air being employed by the composer, who is also the author of this thesis. These individual dances are orchestrated for a jazz ensemble consisting of …


The Creation Of Guidelines On Event Production Strategies For Implementation In Performing Arts Venues, Marie-Régine G. Considine Mar 2007

The Creation Of Guidelines On Event Production Strategies For Implementation In Performing Arts Venues, Marie-Régine G. Considine

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the research was to find the best arts management techniques for the production of live events to be developed into guidelines to assist performing arts organizations in the creation of their own production strategies.

Methodologies included consulting with theatre professionals and attending management seminars and conferences related to the field of live production. A literature review of arts management guides and books was conducted to provide the background needed to develop the strategies.

Based on the findings, guidelines were developed to assist performing arts managers in conducting a thorough analysis of their organization, deciding on the scope …