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Reshaping The Event Horizon‑ Marketing Utopia At Music Festivals, Justin D. Joffe

Capstones

Imagine a world where every leisure activity is tracked, recorded, and then analyzed as market research according to your age and gender demographic. Imagine the next phase after smartphone payments, when a chip linking your finances isn’t in your phone, but on your wrist. Imagine a vast field of fellow fun-­‐seekers, eating, drinking and dancing in hedonistic, chemically enhanced utopia. Such a scene certainly requires some open-­‐ mindedness and improvisation, sure, a willingness to submit oneself to a vulnerable environment of whimsy. Now imagine being subtly exposed to advertisements in such a mindset. It’s no Orwellian controlled dystopia, really. You’ve …

Archival Enactment, Retelling 'The Big Book': Alison Knowles, Something Else Press And Fluxus, Meghan A. Dellacrosse

Theses and Dissertations

"Archival Enactment, Retelling 'The Big Book': Alison Knowles, Something Else Press and Fluxus," positions Knowles’ Big Book (1966) as a case study of historical methodology and interdisciplinary artistic practice in the post-war period. This comprehensive analysis of Big Book, a work of art no longer extant, contextualizes its publisher, Something Else Press through Dick Higgins’ concept of “intermedia,” and important lesser-known junctures relevant to Fluxus and the group’s leader George Maciunas are illuminated. Knowles' early and lesser-known silkscreen paintings are also examined.

Shanghai Quartet With Wu Man, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University

2015-2016 Art Between Real and Imagined

Renowned for its passionate musicality, impressive technique, and distinctive blend of styles, the Shanghai Quartet has become one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles. The “utterly sublime” (The New York Times) ensemble returns for two enchanting engagements. The Shanghai Quartet is the quartet-in-residence at Montclair State University’s Cali School of Music.

Development And Dissemination: Deliberations On Spanish Renaissance Music, Lindsey E. Pfeifer

Musical Offerings

Every musical culture grows and developed under a specific set of influences, whether political, philosophical, or geographical. Varying sets of influences create likewise varying types of music. Spanish music, in particular, enjoyed an especially unique array of influences during the fifteenth century. My presentation explores these influences. How did the interaction of Spain’s three major religions—Christianity, Islam, and Judaism—affect musical development? How did the newly unified government, ruled by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, influence the musical culture? How did Spain’s discovery and conquest of the New World facilitate the spread of Spanish music beyond its …

Give My Regards To The Book, Kevin A. Hicks

Musical Offerings

This project is an analysis of the construction of American Musical Theatre. The research for this project has been drawn from direct quotes and writings from Musical Theatre writers, scores and scripts, and from historical books. Reading of these sources reveal principles of Musical Theatre writing which the authors use and the audience expects. This project analyzes how the book, lyrics, and music to a show are written and demonstrates that the writing of Musical Theatre has developed its own unique craft which is grounded in the book.

Elliott Carter’S March: An Applicable Analysis, Troy W. Palmer

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This thesis, in summation, can be divided into two parts. The first half focuses on the story of Eight Pieces for Four Timpani, composed by Elliott Carter and published in 1968. Both its compositional and performance history are addressed. The compositional history starts with the writing of the first version of Carter’s music, Six Pieces for Kettledrums, written in 1950; next, the revision process is addressed, including the actual revisions seen in March. The performance history consists of a study done to determine which piece from the Eight Pieces is the most performed piece; to the author’s …

An Annotated Bibliography Of Saxophone Works By Taiwanese Composers, Po-Fang Chang

Theses and Dissertations

Saxophone works by Taiwanese composers are, as yet, rarely researched nor introduced to the Western saxophone community. The purpose of this research paper is to create an annotated bibliography of works by prominent Taiwanese composers as a practical resource for pedagogues, researchers, and performers. Each work is introduced with background information, compositional ideas, performance length, a performance guide, and level of difficulty. In addition, a short biography and contact information for each composer is also included. It is the author’s goal to increase the exposure of these important contemporary works to the wider saxophone community, so that there will be …

Frank Martin's Arranged Works For Flute: Sonata Da Chiesa And Deuxieme Ballade, Jessica Dixon Leeth

Theses and Dissertations

The Swiss composer Frank Martin (1890-1974) wrote three major works for flute—Ballade for flute and piano, Sonata da Chiesa for flute and organ, and Deuxième Ballade for flute and piano. Of these, both the Sonata da Chiesa and Deuxième Ballade were arrangements of two of his previously written works, Sonata da Chiesa for viola d’amore and organ and Ballade for saxophone and piano (or string orchestra, piano, and percussion), respectively. Martin wrote both works in their original versions in 1938, a time in his career when he realized his true individual style, embracing the chromaticism of twelve-tone serialism while maintaining …

Soundboard Scholar No. 1 (Complete)

Soundboard Scholar

No abstract provided.

2015-2016 Gingerbread Holiday Concert, Lynn University Philharmonia, Guillermo Figueroa

Philharmonia

13th Annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert presented by Lynn University and Friends of the Conservatory

Instrumental Chamber Music: Woodwinds And Brass, Chapman Brass Ensemble, Chapman Woodwind Ensemble

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Lynn Chamber Music Competition 2015, Daniel Andai, Janet Harris, Joan Kretschmer, Katherine Baloff, Natalia Hidalgo, Hao Chang, Elizabeth Lee, Franz Felkl, Shaquille Southwell, Tatiana Lokhina, Mozhu Yan, Yvonne Lee, Sean Colbert, Alla Sorokoleova, John Weisberg, Jacqueline Gillette, Sebastian Castellanos, Mileidy Gonzales, Chance Israel

Lynn Chamber Music Competition

Judges

• Daniel Andai
• Janet Harris
• Joan Kretschmer

Winners

• Alla Sorokoletova (flute), John Weisberg (oboe), Jackie Gillette (clarinet), Sebastian Castellanos (bassoon), Mileidy Gonzales (French Horn), and Chance Israel (piano)

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Faculty Recital Featuring Stephen Lawson, Horn, Assisted By, J. Steven Hall, Marimba, Percussion, Kay Lawson, Bassoon, Peggy Johnston, Piano, Stephen Lawson, J. Steven Hall, Kay Lawson, Peggy Johnston

Stephen Lawson

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Faculty Recital Featuring Stephen Lawson, Horn, Assisted By, J. Steven Hall, Marimba, Percussion, Kay Lawson, Bassoon, Peggy Johnston, Piano, Stephen Lawson, J. Steven Hall, Kay Lawson, Peggy Johnston

Stephen Lawson

No abstract provided.

Keyboard Collaborative Arts Studio Recital, Varsénik Aslanyan, Rachel Danielson, Evangeline Jodjana, Esther Kim, Yi-Jiao Tian, Elliott Wulff, Tony Baek, Hannah Kidwell, Kimberly Levin, Cynthia Navarette, Kathryn Rock, Andrew Schmitt, Chloé Tardif

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Student Pianists In Recital, Brian Clemens, Alexandra Jones, Tyler Johnson, Dahee Jung, Stephanie Caress, Sophia Bui, Ashley Shahbazi, Janice Park, Cole Jackson, Anzhela Kushnirenko, Olivia Gerns, Ariel Chien, Andrew Siles, Michael Seaman, Janice Park

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Student Composers' Concert: Students Of Stephen Ferre, Nicholas Scherzinger, And Andrew Waggoner, Stephen Ferre, Nicolas Scherzinger, Andrew Waggoner

Setnor School of Music - Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

Concert Recording 2015-12-09, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Latin American Ensemble

Concert Recordings

[Track 01]. Beautiful love / Ray Barretto -- [Track 02]. In the end / Andrew Thompson -- [Track 03]. Danzon for my father / Oscar Hernandez -- [Track 04]. Ritmo pa' ti / Oscar Hernandez -- [Track 05]. Hoy / Gian Marco -- [Track 06]. Contigo en la distancia / Cesar Portillo de La Luz -- [Track 07]. Guarare / Victorio Vergara -- [Track 08]. Cocinando suave / Ray Barretto -- [Track 09]. Cubano chant / Ray Bryant -- [Track 10]. Baila plena / Papo Vazquez.

Tiger Steel Concert, Fall 2015, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program from the Fall 2013 Tiger Steel concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis. Tiger Steel, the OBU steel drum ensemble, specializes in the performance of calypso and soca music from the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago—the birthplace of steel drums—but also performs a wide variety of styles from jazz, pop, and rock to classical, funk, and Latin.

Prodigies On Youtube: Finding The Genuine Artist In Youth, Priscilla Peraza

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

There seem to be more child prodigies today than ever before. This growth can be attributed to the way society contributes to and facilitates young talent. For instance, shows such as “America’s Got Talent”, “American Idol”, and “The X Factor” cultivate the younger generation to desire fame. Though these children are exceptionally talented, they are also discovered and forgotten at such a rapid pace as well, no doubt due to the amount of social medial accessible in the 21st century. YouTube has become a part of the easily accessible social media trend and is often used as a common source …

Diva Diversity: National Vocal Schools And Qualities, Emma Plotnik

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Hearing the term “opera singer” for many triggers an image of a German dramatic soprano bearing viking horns and powerfully bursting into a high C. Yet, what is it that perpetuates this stereotype that German singers possess weighty instruments with dark timbres? Why are classically trained North American vocal students told by their teachers to sing lightly and delicately when performing French mélodie, and not any other genre?

Research in vocal pedagogy has demonstrated that singers from particular regions have been typified by their vocal qualities in terms of size and color. These qualities by nation mainly stem from contrasting …

Syracuse University Baroque Ensemble: Anne Laver, Director; Janet Brown, Director; James Tapia, Director, Syracuse University Baroque Ensemble, Setnor School Of Music, Anne Laver, Janet Brown, James Tapia

Setnor School of Music - Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

2015-2016 Brass Chamber Music Concert, Guillermo Garcia Cuesta, Kevin Karabell, Robert Williams, Zongxi Li, Sodienye Finebone, Emily Nichols, Mariana Cisneros, Hallgrimur Hauksson, Luke Schwalbach, Natalie Smith, Shaun Murray, Zackary Brown, Mark Poljak, Hugo Valverde Villalobos, Joseph Guimaraes

Other Student Recitals

No abstract provided.

Uni Bassoon Studio Recital, December 7, 2015 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Chamber Studio Recital - Carla Trynchuk Students, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2015-2016

Students of Carla Trynchuk featuring works by Haydn, Gliere and Mendelssohn.

Concert Recording 2015-12-06, Laura Frederickson, Yeo Hun Chun, Haley Henderson, Yoko Fukuda, Corey Swann, Cheri Headrick, Savannah Bequeaith, Eva Martin, Siyu Lou, Lisa Kulczak, Amanda Brooks, Judd Burns

Concert Recordings

[Track 01]. Lachen und Weinen / Franz Schubert -- Zitronenfalter im April / Hugo Wolf -- [Track 02]. Ganymed / Franz Schubert -- [Track 03]. Gesang Weylas / Hugo Wolf -- [Track 04]. An Silvia / Franz Schubert -- [Track 05]. Der Gärtner / Hugo Wolf -- [Track 06]. Gott im Frühling / Franz Schubert -- [Track 07]. Elfenlied / Hugo Wolf -- [Track 08]. Schäfers Klagelied / Franz Schubert -- [Track 09]. Verborgenheit / Hugo Wolf -- [Track 10]. Gretchens Bitte / Franz Schubert -- [Track 11]. Die Zigeunerin / Hugo Wolf -- [Track 12]. Liebesbotschaft / Franz Schubert …

2015-2016 New Music Ensemble, Katherine Baloff, Erin David, Roberto Henriquez, Patricia Cova, Anastasia Tonina, John Weisberg, Amalie Wyrick-Flax, Sebastian Castellanos, Camille Ripple, Joseph Guimaraes, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Alla Sorokoleova, Cameron Hewes, Jordan Nashman

Other Student Recitals

No abstract provided.

2015-2016 Master Class - Nancy Weems (Piano), Nancy Weems, Lirui Xiong, Chen Liang, Munkhshur Enkhbold, Chance Israel, Jiaxian Li, Matthew Calderon, Hikari Nakamura, Yu Lu, Sohyun Park, Trevor Mansell, Sebastian Castellanos

Master Classes

Nancy Weems Performance (December 5, 2015) - Program

Community Christmas Celebration, Cedarville University

Ensemble Concerts

No abstract provided.

String Studio Recital, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2015-2016

Students of Claudio Gonzalez, Lara Turner and Ed Randles featuring works by Bach, Dvorak, Hoffmeister, Bloch, Anderson and Stamitz.