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Response To “Spontaneous Wellsprings Of Music” By Nicholas Mcnair, Michael Hamman

Turning Toward Being: The Journal of Ontological Inquiry in Education

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The Spontaneous Wellsprings Of Music, Nicholas Mcnair

Turning Toward Being: The Journal of Ontological Inquiry in Education

Western Classical Music has traditionally been described in terms of fixed structures, carefully built up by the composer and presented to the performer in the form of a score. This has crystallised over the centuries into an ideological position which, in the last analysis, gives absolute authority to the composer over the performer, severely limiting the freedom of expression of the latter. In this article I seek to reverse this position by pointing to the essential spontaneity, represented by improvisation, that lies at the heart of all music-making, albeit fiercely opposed by the fundamentalism of an endless number of structural …

An Examination Of Maria Schneider’S Big Band Artistry Through The Lens Of Wind Band Arranging, Amy Birdsong

Dissertations, 2020-current

Within the world of instrumental music there tends to be strict adherence to styles and genres that have historically been connected to a standard collection of instruments. Wind ensembles are expected to perform contemporary art music, orchestral transcriptions, or military marches, with little expectation of individual creative interpretation. Jazz ensembles, or “big bands,” are expected to perform styles of music such as “swing,” which cannot be properly notated using western notation, while also being rigidly glued to reduced instrument choices, repetitive chord cycles and standard song forms. While wind ensemble performers are confined to read and perform all aspects of …

The Art Of Sustaining Orchestras Through Intentional Educational Experiences, Kimberly Souther

Dissertations, 2020-current

The purpose of this study is to identify the most current and successful advances in audience engagement that champion connection and result in sustainability through purposeful educational experiences.

The Symphony Orchestra currently serves an audience which represents a multiplicity of perspectives, background, and understanding. In an era of expanded canon and outreach to local communities, the orchestra must acknowledge that change is necessary if we are to truly create fulfilling experiences for our listeners. Unfortunately, many orchestras fail to connect their outreach to the concert hall, woefully categorizing their patrons into pre-determined subsets. What if all patrons were trusted with …

Selected Lieder Transcriptions Of Franz Liszt And Leopold Godowsky: A Comparative Analysis, Jeremiah Padilla

Dissertations, 2020-current

Musicians have held differing views regarding the art of transcription. Purists, who are against the very idea of transcribing existing works, think of the genre as being disrespectful to the composer(s) of the original work. Conversely, musicians who appreciate the art of transcription welcome the opportunity to perform works not originally written for the piano. This document will examine Lieder (German art songs) transcriptions, which is is a valuable genre for transcription. The Lied has historically appealed to many composers, particularly Liszt and his contemporary, Leopold Godowsky, as a source of transcription material.

Chapters one and two will primarily compare …

Effect Of Selective Memory And Use Of Triangulation To Critique Songwriting, Maxwell A. Ramsey

Recital Papers

The cowriting of three successful popular songs is reconstructed through blind interviews with each of the contributors. In addition to insights into the actual compositional aspects, the interview questions were designed to reveal what role music industry executives may have played in arranging, inspiring, or promoting the songs throughout their journey to find success. The process of triangulation was applied to the interview answers in accordance with previous successful qualitative research methods to uncover the decisions and techniques that proved pivotal in best serving the respective song idea. The ultimate success of the songs is examined through chart and sales …

Lynn Chamber Music Competition 2023, Mabel Lecrone, Ruvit Bracho, Rosa Ortega Ianelli, Joel Osinga, Angela Fiedler, Adriana Fernandez, Lauren Swartz, Jon Cruz, Youbeen Cho, Kari Jenks, Noah Suarez, Graydon Howard, Baran Zolfaghari, Carline Dratnal, Miriam Smith, Lillian Platte, Megan Hagel, Elisabeth Thomashoff

Lynn Chamber Music Competition

Competition Coordinator

• Chauncey Patterson

Juries

• Luciano Magnanini - Former Bassoon Professor at Frost School of Music and Former Principal Bassoonist of the Florida Grand Opera
• Ralph Evans - First Violinist of the Fine Arts String Quartet
• Santiago Rodriguez - Piano Professor at Frost School of Music

Schedule

• Preliminary round - Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
• Final round - Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Winners

First Place (Prize: Performance at Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York)

• Marcando Quartet (Miriam Smith, violin; Lillian Platte, viola; Megan Hagel, cello; Elizabeth Thomashoff, piano)

Second Place (Prize: Performance at St. …

Chamber Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Chamber Studio Recital performs works by Pau Rougnon, Ludwig Van Beethoven, and Johannes Brahms.

2023-2024 Gingerbread Holiday Concert, Lynn University Philharmonia, Jon H. Robertson

Philharmonia

20th annual Gingerbread holiday concert presented by Lynn University Friends of the Conservatory of Music. Sponsored by Boca Magazine.

Lillian Beck, Soprano, Senior Voice Recital, Lillian Beck

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

Karenna Schick, Senior Trumpet Recital, Karenna Schick

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

Holiday Wassail Concert, Chapman Orchestra, Chapman University Treble Choir, Chapman University Choir, Chapman University Singers

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

2023-2024 Performance Forum (Chamber Juries) - December 8, 2023, Jeremy Jefferson, Yubin Zhang, Clarece Lamarr, Nia Morgan, Peter Pao, Yance Zheng, Hoon Chang, Nataniel Farrar, Keegan Neely, William Penn, Pablo Camacho, Paola Garcia, Lite Pei, Julian Rauh, Ethan Sanchez, Giah Bush, Isabella Swalm, Sarah Conley, Jaewon Baek

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Jazz Band concert held on December 8, 2023, at Dr. Jack's.

La Fiesta Del Espiritu Santo: An Original Work For Choir, Soloists, And Small Ensemble Influenced By The Santeria Music Of The African-Dominican Community In The Dominican Republic, Rafael Scarfullery

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT

This study examines the role of Santería music as practiced by African Dominicans in Villa Mella, a neighborhood of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This musical tradition comes from the culture and religion of the Yoruba people who were brought as slaves from Africa, and features complex drum rhythms and call-and-response chants. This paper deals with the historical and social context of Santería music within the Dominican Republic, but its principal objective is to adopt the musical language of this tradition and use it to create a new contemporary work for mixed choir and small ensemble.

One of the most …

Exploring The 19th-Century Bel Canto Style In Flute Playing: Selected Compositions By Leonardo De Lorenzo, Katerina Bachevska

Doctoral Projects

The subject of this research project is the accomplished and multifaceted Italian-American flutist, pedagogue, writer, and composer, Leonardo De Lorenzo. Although a limited amount of information is available about De Lorenzo, the bulk of all substantial research on the musician is predominantly in Italian, thereby creating limited accessibility for those who are not fluent in the language. Despite his significant musical influences, De Lorenzo's legacy remains underappreciated outside of Italian-speaking circles, leaving a profound void in the knowledge of his unique musical style and artistic vision. This document aims to bridge that void by providing contextualized information about this remarkable …

Villa-Lobos Choros No. 1: A Study Of The Recordings, Andrei Jan Hoffmann Uller

Dissertations

This dissertation explores changing perspectives on performance practice for the well-known solo guitar work Choros No.1 composed in 1920 by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), by documenting different interpretations heard on selected recordings from across the 20th century and into the 21st century. The methodology considers the recordings as the main object of study. Choros No. 1 features a hybrid style that makes it especially interesting for a research method that captures performance details such as articulations, dynamic and agogic accents, timbre, and tempo flexibility. This dissertation will consider performance decisions that are not often discussed in the research. For example, the …

A Survey Of The Comparative Performance Demands Of Performing Mozart’S Fourth Horn Concerto On The Natural Horn And Modern Horn, Brandon Garrison

Doctoral Projects

The four horn concertos by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are fundamental standards of horn repertoire. Since the production of Dennis Brain’s early recordings in 1953, many virtuoso horn players have recorded these concerti on the modern horn. However, there are few professional recordings made on the natural horn. Though Mozart’s four horn concertos are prominent in horn study across the world, they are rarely executed with correct performance practice techniques. In my presentation, I will demonstrate passages from Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4 to survey the challenges when performed on natural horn versus the modern horn. It is important to understand …

2023-2024 Viola Studio Recital From The Studio Of Sheila Browne, Sheila Browne, Jeremy Jefferson, Samuel Dionisio, Lauren Swartz, Gabrielle Malaniak, Rosa Ortega Ianelli, Sarah Conley, Nia Morgan, Lillian Platte, Rachel Miner, Astrid Jerez, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Pablo Camacho

Studio Recitals

No abstract provided.

Lessons & Carols, The Ouachita Singers, Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the 2023 Lessons & Carols Christmas Concert, featuring the Ouachita Singers, held on December 5, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Additional performers included the Percussion Ensemble, the Flute Choir, and the newly formed University Community Choir, featuring OBU faculty and staff.

2023-2024 Ppc Recital - Luis Pulido Orjuela (Trumpet), Luis Pulido, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Yu-Hsuan Feng

PPC/PSDP Recitals

No abstract provided.

General Recital, Cedarville University

General Recitals

No abstract provided.

Ouachita Band In A Christmas Concert, Ouachita Band

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Band Christmas concert held on December 4, 2023, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

Janelle Dobson Graduate Conductor Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Conductor Janelle Dobson leads the Andrews University Choirs in the Second half of the Fall Concert, with the theme: 'Songs of Hope, Songs of Praise."

Gina Park Senior Piano Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Gina Park presents a senior recital titled "Journey".

Featuring works of Schumann, Schubert and Kapustin.

Composition Recital Fall Program, Cedarville University

Student Composition Recitals

No abstract provided.

Chapman Guitar Ensemble, Chapman Guitar Ensemble

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Chapman Early Music Ensemble, Chapman Early Music Ensemble

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Student Pianists Recital

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Piano Studio Recital, Fall, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Students of Dr.Chi Yong Yun give a recital.