Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
- Keyword
Articles 1 - 4 of 4
Full-Text Articles in Music Practice
The History And Development Of Solo Tuba Repertoire, Vasilios Tidwell
The History And Development Of Solo Tuba Repertoire, Vasilios Tidwell
Honors Theses
The tuba's solo repertoire increased in quantity and quality as a result of developments in the instrument’s design and usage. Following the invention of the tuba in 1835, instrument makers experimented with design concepts to maximize the versatility and potential of the bass brass voice. Composers explored the various uses of the instrument, eventually making the tuba part of the standard orchestral instrumentation by the mid-nineteenth century. Following the instrument's acceptance into bands and orchestras, the first solo works for tuba emerged in the late nineteenth century.
Evolving from novelty pieces accompanied by wind or brass bands, tuba solo music …
The Recorder, Sally Mccarty
The Recorder, Sally Mccarty
Honors Theses
The musical instrument known as the recorder has been used since ancient times. During the earlier periods of music history, the recorder was considered to be as important an instrument as any other, although today it is played mainly as a hobby. Most of the information gathered together in this paper concerning the recorder is the opinion of certain authors and that acquired from my own observations. It is not known how much is based on fact and how much is opinion.
The Analyzation And Production Of Christian Folk Music, Larry M. Grayson, Rodney R. Miller
The Analyzation And Production Of Christian Folk Music, Larry M. Grayson, Rodney R. Miller
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Vocal Techniques, Ginger Murdoch
Vocal Techniques, Ginger Murdoch
Honors Theses
After studying voice for two years, I have fount this general study f vocal techniques to be very educational as well as interesting. When I began the study I was classified as a mezzo-soprano, due to a limited range. Therefore, I was interested mainly in material dealing with the mezzo-soprano voice. During the year, however, my range has increased and, because of the quality of my vice added to this increase in range, I am now beginning to sing more lyric soprano music. Naturally, then, my interest has shifted to the lyric soprano voice, its qualities, tessitura, etc.
I believe, …