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Robert Schumann "Novellette" Opus 21- No. 1 / Full Piano Score (Part 2), Dan Rager Dec 2015

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

Dan Rager

Full piano score to Robert Schumann’s "Novellette in F Major", Op. 21 no. 1. Find complete analysis of it in "Part 1".


Folk/Traditional Music From West Virginia Arranged For Classical Guitar Ensemble, Júlio Ribeiro Alves Oct 2015

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.


"Western Evening Vistas" For Concert Band, Dominic Dousa Feb 2013

"Western Evening Vistas" For Concert Band, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Wind Symphony, conducted by Ron Hufstader.


The Form Of The Preludes To Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites, Daniel E. Prindle May 2012

The Form Of The Preludes To Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites, Daniel E. Prindle

Daniel E. Prindle

This thesis proposes a methodology for understanding the form of a Baroque prelude, particularly the preludes to the Six Suites for Unaccompanied Violoncello written by Johann Sebastian Bach. Four musical dimensions, tonal structure, motive, texture, and the potential implications of a piece’s genre, parse the preludes in different ways. As the features of these musical dimensions undergo either an evolution or a dramatic change over the course of each prelude, they each suggest a different form. Points of change in each dimension delineate segments in the music. When aligned, these changes create significant formal junctures and suggest an overall form …


Solo Composition Recital (October 14, 2011), Dominic Dousa Oct 2011

Solo Composition Recital (October 14, 2011), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Gregory Luffey (soprano saxophone, UTEP), Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute, UTEP), Mark Schuppener (violin, UTEP), and Dominic Dousa (piano).

Performances of the following original compositions:

"A View from Within"

"Two Pieces for Flute and Piano"

"Sonata for Violin and Piano"


Curriculum Vitae, Dominic Dousa May 2009

Curriculum Vitae, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf document includes my current Curriculum Vitae.


"Korean Psalm (Psalm 23)" For Tenor Voice And Piano, Dominic Dousa May 2009

"Korean Psalm (Psalm 23)" For Tenor Voice And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Sang-In Han (tenor) and Dominic Dousa (piano). The work is a setting of selected verses of Psalm 23 in Korean. It was composed for Dr. Han's lecture recital of Korean Art Song.


Statement Of Artistic Philosophy, Dominic Dousa May 2009

Statement Of Artistic Philosophy, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf file includes my statement of artistic philosophy.


"Departed Days" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa May 2009

"Departed Days" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.


Statement Of Philosophy On Teaching, Research, And Service, Dominic Dousa Apr 2009

Statement Of Philosophy On Teaching, Research, And Service, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf file includes my statement of philosophy on teaching, research, and service.


"Hymn Of Trust" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa Apr 2009

"Hymn Of Trust" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.


List Of Original Compositions, Chronological, Dominic Dousa Apr 2009

List Of Original Compositions, Chronological, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf document lists original compositions by date. For works with audio files available, the category in which those recordings may be found is given.


List Of Original Compositions, By Genre, Dominic Dousa Apr 2009

List Of Original Compositions, By Genre, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf document lists original compositions by genre. For works with audio files available, the category in which those recordings may be found is given.


"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Lubbock, Tx), Dominic Dousa Apr 2009

"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Lubbock, Tx), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and Susan Wass (piano, Texas Tech University).


Recital, Utep Faculty Recital Series (April 4, 2009), Dominic Dousa Apr 2009

Recital, Utep Faculty Recital Series (April 4, 2009), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A faculty recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Orit Eylon (mezzo soprano), Michael Way (graduate student, cello) and Dominic Dousa (piano).


List Of Commissioned Compositions, Dominic Dousa Mar 2009

List Of Commissioned Compositions, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf document lists compositions commissioned by musicians and musical organizations, with details about the occasion for which the work was written. For works with audio files available, the category in which those recordings may be found is given.


"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Cleveland, Oh), Dominic Dousa Mar 2009

"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Cleveland, Oh), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and James Housman (piano, Oberlin College).


"Departed Days" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa Feb 2009

"Departed Days" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.


Solo Composition Recital (February 17, 2009), Dominic Dousa Feb 2009

Solo Composition Recital (February 17, 2009), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Renee Skerik (viola, guest artist from Texas Tech University), the Texas Tech University Viola Choir, and Dominic Dousa (piano). Also included performance of Milhaud's "Sonata No. 1 for Viola and Piano".

Performances of the following original compositions:

"Mountain Song"

"Two Pieces for Viola Choir"

Sonata for Viola and Piano, 'From a Land Wild and Free'


"Evocations From The Plains" For Piano Quintet (El Paso, National Chamber Music Fesitval), Dominic Dousa Jan 2009

"Evocations From The Plains" For Piano Quintet (El Paso, National Chamber Music Fesitval), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the Biava String Quartet and Doris Stevenson (piano).


"Christmas Morning" For Orchestra, Dominic Dousa Dec 2008

"Christmas Morning" For Orchestra, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the El Paso Symphony Orchestra for the ensemble's annual Christmas Concert, conducted by Benjamin Loeb.


'Ii. Running With The Wind' From "Two Pieces For Flute And Piano", Dominic Dousa Sep 2008

'Ii. Running With The Wind' From "Two Pieces For Flute And Piano", Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano) at the annual beginning-of-year Faculty Departmental Recital.


"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano" (Paris, France), Dominic Dousa May 2008

"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano" (Paris, France), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano) at a recital that was part of the Atelier Concert Series.


Recital, Atelier Series At The American Church In Paris, Dominic Dousa May 2008

Recital, Atelier Series At The American Church In Paris, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Maurizia Dalla Volta (flute, and Dominic Dousa (piano). An Invited Performance for the Atelier Recital Series.


Recital, American Ambassador's Residence In Paris, France, Dominic Dousa May 2008

Recital, American Ambassador's Residence In Paris, France, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Maurizia Dalla Volta (flute), and Dominic Dousa (piano). An invited performance by the American Ambassador in Paris.


"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano" (Paris, France), Dominic Dousa May 2008

"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano" (Paris, France), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano). This presentation was part of an invited performance by the American Ambassador in Paris.


"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano", Dominic Dousa May 2008

"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano", Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano).


Recital, Utep Faculty Recital Series (May 18, 2008), Dominic Dousa May 2008

Recital, Utep Faculty Recital Series (May 18, 2008), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A faculty recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano).


"Southwestern Fanfare" For Brass Ensemble, Dominic Dousa Apr 2008

"Southwestern Fanfare" For Brass Ensemble, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Chamber Brass Ensemble, directed by Stephen Haddad. Commissioned by the UTEP Department of Music for the annual Department Gala concert.


"Aedh Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa Apr 2008

"Aedh Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.