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Colorado State University. International Keyboard Odyssiad And Festival. Solo Performance, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

The History Of The Guitar, Júlio Ribeiro Alves

Júlio Ribeiro Alves

Conceived as instructional material for the guitar students at Marshall University (or anyone interested in the subject), it presents the historical process of the guitar in a clear and attainable fashion. Several topics related to the guitar will be discussed in detail throughout the book: the postulates associated with its origins, its evolution through the centuries, its repertoire, composers, performers, techniques, etc., culminating with the achievement of the privileged status of a respected concert instrument which it currently possesses.

Robert Schumann "Novellette" Opus 21- No. 1 / Full Piano Score (Part 2), Dan Rager

Dan Rager

Folk/Traditional Music From West Virginia Arranged For Classical Guitar Ensemble, Júlio Ribeiro Alves

Júlio Ribeiro Alves

My motivation for writing this book grew from my desire to better understand the people and the music heritage of West Virginia and to share the findings of my experience, with the guitar community, in the form of guitar ensemble arrangements.

The University Of Arizona. Trester Piano Competition, Finals. Adjudicator 4.19.2015, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

No abstract provided.

The History Of The Marimba, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

The author presents an international and historical history of one of the earliest melodic percussion instruments made by man. His research suggests the instrument was widespread throughout Asia and Africa, although many other regions claim it to have originated in their country. Known by many names and created from an endless array of materials, this paper reflects the marimbas evolution from the fourteenth century to present day. The writer’s research encompasses the marimbas social roles, musical functions, timbres and styles across many countries as well as its evolution into the twenty-first century.

Uncharted Waters: "Hidden" Jazz Collections At The U.W.O Music Library, Lisa Rae Philpott

Lisa Rae Philpott

Popular music has long been ignored by academic music programs and their associated libraries. If we are now playing 'catch-up' with pop music, then what is the status of jazz music? At Western, surprising collections of jazz music exist, but are hidden. This presentation offers an overview of the Simmons Collection and the CKGW Radio Orchestra collection, and highlights some of the Canadian content contained therein.

Folk/Traditional Music From West Virginia Composers/Performers Arranged For Classical Guitar: An Ensemble Approach, Júlio Alves

Júlio Ribeiro Alves

During the spring semester of 2014, the Marshall University Guitar Ensemble will record videos featuring performances of folk/traditional music by composers/performers from West Virginia. The videos will be included in the eBook “Folk/Traditional Music from West Virginia Composers/Performers Arranged for Classical Guitar Ensemble”, written by Dr. Júlio Ribeiro Alves, who teaches classical guitar and music theory at Marshall. A “hands-on” material for beginner/intermediate guitarists interested in playing folk music from West Virginia in trio formation, the book is a tool for the dissemination of the musical heritage of West Virginia among guitar students, performers, and new audiences inside and outside …

Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua. Lecture Recital, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Webinar College Music Society., Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Concertino For Harp And Orchestra, Doug Lofstrom

Doug Lofstrom

Premiered by the orchestra with Kelsey Erdahl.

Jigs And Airs, Doug Lofstrom

Doug Lofstrom

An extended fantasy for orchestra based on Celtic airs and dances commissioned by Old St. Pat’s church, 2006.

Concertino For Oboe And Orchestra, Doug Lofstrom

Doug Lofstrom

Commissioned by the New Philharmonic, Glen Ellyn, IL, on the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the orchestra, 2006.

Just Beyond The Junkyard, Doug Lofstrom

Doug Lofstrom

Orchestral version commissioned for 2005-2006 season.

The Arabian Nights, Doug Lofstrom

Doug Lofstrom

Orchestral version commissioned for 2002-2003 season.

Survivors Symphony, Doug Lofstrom

Doug Lofstrom

No abstract provided.

The Mirror, Doug Lofstrom

Doug Lofstrom

Full-length ballet. Commissioned and produced by Midwest Ballet Theatre, Downers Grove, IL 1996.