Music Performance Commons^™

Numuzart: An Original, Multi-Sensory, Creative Experience, Tori Christine Ovel

Honors Program Theses

NuMuzArt grew from a small seed planted in my brain over the summer of 2014, when I attended a few summer composition programs to experience and learn more about my compositional craft. While at the Charlotte Music Festival, I participated in a conversation about the sterile nature of music recitals in the academic and concert music world. This conversation stuck with me and became a no-brainer subject for my honors thesis. I would research the concert music world and construct an alternative which would solve a few of my personal vendettas against the standard recital format, while retaining a “serious …

Concert Recording 2015-03-11, Emily Johnson, Kristine Mezines, Emily Burris, Taylor Wilson, Yulia Orlova

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031. Allegro moderato ; Siciliano / J.S. Bach -- Nachtviolen, D.752 / Franz Schubert -- Die Krahe from Winterreise, D.911 no.15 / Franz Schubert

The American Symphony Orchestra: Factors Affecting Concert Attendance And Predictions For The Millennial Ticketholder, Hayley Graham

Honors Program Theses

This research investigates the perception of live orchestral music performances among members of the American millennial generation, born between 1985 and 1997. Specifically, it describes the most common factors and trends affecting attendance decisions, looking at aspects such as past musical experience, marketing strategies used, and accessibility of performances. Current programming, marketing, and educational trends in several orchestras are also considered. Information for this study was gathered from a survey of University of Northern Iowa students, as well as from case studies of orchestras. This thesis provides predictions and recommendations for how to best reach this demographic as orchestras move …

Concert Recording 2015-04-04, Curtis Simmons, Miroslava Panayotova, Robert Wiser

Concert Recordings & Programs

Horn concerto in Bb major / Reinhold Glière -- Concerto for horn and orchestra no.4 KV 495. Allegro moderato ; Romanza ; Rondo / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Dreams, yearning / Jonathan Craft -- En forêt op.40 / Eugène Bozza

The Adventurous Monk: A Discussion Of Eric Reed’S Improvisational Techniques And The Influence Of Thelonious Monk, Vaughn Beaver

Theses : Honours

This dissertation examines the improvisational style of notable jazz pianist Eric Reed, focusing on select performances from the album The Adventurous Monk. As is common for contemporary artists, Reed has not yet been the focus of academic study, despite the fact that his vast experience – particularly with jazz luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis – warranted such investigation. The endeavour of this research was to discuss the observable influence of Thelonious Monk on Reed’s improvisational style through musical transcription and comparative analysis of the two pianists’ solos on the Monk compositions ‘Work’ and ‘Nutty’. Complete Monk transcriptions were initially analysed …

A Stylistic Analysis Of Recess Performed By Charlie Hunter From The Dvd Right Now Live, Joshua De Silva

Theses : Honours

Charlie Hunter is a guitarist who has gained international recognition for his ability to perform guitar parts and bass lines simultaneously on his hybrid guitar. His ability to construct solos within the context of simultaneous bass line and chordal accompaniment, along with methods he employed to create percussive textures, were the central points of discussion for this dissertation. Hunter’s original composition Recess was selected from the Hunter DVD Right Now Live1, which was transcribed and analysed.

This research is significant due to the lack of detailed analysis of Hunter's techniques in an unaccompanied setting, and to the researcher’s knowledge, …

A Graduate Recital In Voice, Branden D. S. Haralson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Branden D. S. Haralson, baritone, presented his graduate voice recital on Friday, April 3, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., in Davis Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus. The recital was presented in collaboration with pianist Dr. Robin Guy, and included works by Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler, and Duparc. This abstract discusses musical and historical features of the works performed.

Self-Accompaniment And Improvisation In Solo Jazz Piano: Practice-Led Investigations Of Assimilation, Ostinatos And ‘Hand Splitting’, David Dower

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

This practice-led project investigates the crafting of approaches to solo jazz piano performance. Through a study and application of assimilation techniques derived from a range of different music styles, a series of self-accompaniments were devised. In addition, the process of developing improvisational facility over these accompaniment patterns was documented.

Although performing solo requires a different approach to ensemble work, jazz pianists are commonly only trained in ensemble practices, rendering the solo setting a potentially overwhelming challenge. In order to move away from ensemble-based methods, the project sought to develop pianistic techniques and exercises that provide an independent approach in solo …

Cammarano's Libretto For 'La Battaglia Di Legnano': A New Translation, Douglas L. Ipson

Verdi Forum

No abstract provided.

Concert Recording 2015-03-05, Michael Hernandez, Michael Mortarotti, Diane Hunger, Thomas Giles

Concert Recordings & Programs

[00:00]. Three contrapuncti from The art of fugue BWV 1080. Contrapunctus I ; Contrapunctus IV ; Contrapunctus IX / Johann Sebastian Bach -- [09:53]. Premier quatuor op. 53. Adagio-allegro ; Adagio sostenuto ; Allegro vivace ; Allegretto / Jean Baptiste Singelee -- [25:16]. Saxophone quartet. Molto moderato ; Andantio giovale ; Adagio-allegro molto ; Recitatives ; Presto meccanico / Stephen Dankner.

Concert Recording 2015-09-28, Richard Rulli, Tomoko Kashiwagi

Concert Recordings & Programs

Albumblatt / Alexander Glasunow -- Sonata for trumpet and piano. Moderato ; Mäßig bewegt, Lebhaft ; Trauermusick, Alle Menschen müssen sterben / Paul Hindemith -- Two images. Animato ; Moderato / Joseph Turrin -- Song for a friend. For John Wacker / Kevin McKee -- Sonata #2 for trumpet and piano. Pain ; Sadness ; Perseverance ; Tranquility / James M. Stephenson

Concert Recording 2015-02-26, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. New Music Ensemble

Concert Recordings & Programs

Salt of the earth / Paul Dooley -- Taking sides. Dysfunction ; Reflection ; Consensus / Matthew Tommasini -- Are you experienced. On being hit on the head ; Dance ; On being hit on the head (reprise) ; On hearing the voice of God ; Drop ; On hearing the siren's song / David Lang

Concert Recording 2015-04-09, Richard Rulli, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Trumpet Ensemble

Concert Recordings & Programs

Fanfare for an angel / James M. Stephenson -- Essay for six trumpets / Rob Roy McGregor -- Parable for solo trumpet / Vincent Persichetti -- Suite pour 3 trompettes / Henri Tomasi -- Sonoran desert harmonies / Eric Ewazen -- Intrada / Otto Ketting -- Vergine madre / Giuseppe Verdi ; arr. David Turnbull -- Infinite ascent / Erik Morales

Concert Recording 2015-09-05, Liesl Dromi, Hannah Mindeman Shuman

Concert Recordings & Programs

Mörike-Lieder. Er ist's ; Der Knabe und das Immlein ; Nimmersatte Liebe ; Das verlassene Magdlein ; Neue Liebe / Hugo Wolf -- Acht Lieder, op.10. Zueignung ; Nichts ; Die Nacht ; Die Georgine ; Geduld ; Die Verschwiegenen ; Die Zeitlose ; Allerseelen / Richard Strauss -- Ariettes oubliées, L.60. C'est l'extase langoureuse ; Il pleure dans mon Coeur ; L'ombre des arbres ; Paysages belges, chevaux de bois ; Green ; Spleen / Claude Debussy -- The Nantucket songs. Song ; The dance ; Nantucket ; Song ; Up-hill ; Mother, I cannot mind my wheel ; …

Concert Recording 2015-04-09, Richard Rulli, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Trumpet Ensemble

Concert Recordings & Programs

Fanfare for an angel / James M. Stephenson -- Essay for six trumpets / Rob Roy McGregor -- Parable for solo trumpet / Vincent Persichetti -- Suite pour 3 trompettes / Henri Tomasi -- Sonoran desert harmonies / Eric Ewazen -- Intrada / Otto Ketting -- Vergine madre / Giuseppe Verdi ; arr. David Turnbull -- Infinite ascent / Erik Morales

Concert Recording 2015-04-14, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Latin American Ensemble

Concert Recordings & Programs

Tema de Apollo (Cha cha cha) / Eddie Palmieri ; arr. Fernando Valencia -- Manteca (Latin jazz) / Chano Pozo -- La murga de Panama / William Colon ; arr. Andrew Thompson -- Historia de Un Amor (Bolero) / Carlos Eleta Almarian ; arr. Fernando Valencia -- Mamblues (Latin jazz) / Cal Tjader -- Philly mambo (Latin jazz) / Cal Tjader -- Bemba colora (Son-cha cha) / Celia Cruz ; arr. Fernando Valencia

Basic Fundamentals Of Phenomenology Of Music By Sergiu Celibidache As Criteria For The Orchestral Conductor, Lucia Marin

Theses and Dissertations--Music

The phenomenology of music is the science of studying sounds and their relationship with human beings. Conceived by the Romanian orchestra conductor Sergiu Celibidache, phenomenology of music has become a valuable source of knowledge for the orchestral conductor, offering tools that can lead to a deeper understanding of the score. In this paper I will offer an explanation of phenomenological method, applied to conducting based on my own experience, and an explanation of the basic ideas of “Celibidache’s Phenomenology of Music.”

Gretchen’S Soliloquy “Ach Neige, Du Schmerzenreiche” From Goethe’S Faust: A Vocal Performance Analysis And Set Of Performance Guidelines For Various Solo Voice Settings, Savanna Sokolnicki

Theses and Dissertations--Music

The great novelist and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832) arguably made his most significant contribution to the artistic world with his literary masterpiece Faust I. Goethe’s love of music and melody is evident throughout all of Faust, particularly in the expressive poetry of the character of Gretchen, whose meaningful words gave inspiration to a variety of musical manifestations, especially in German Lied.

This document serves as a performance guide for vocalists. It provides vital information on the setting and arrangement of the poetry within the musical settings, the background and significance of the composer and …

Adapting Traditional Kentucky Thumbpicking Repertoire For The Classical Guitar, Andrew Rhinehart

Theses and Dissertations--Music

During the first half of the twentieth century, a unique style of guitar playing known as Kentucky thumbpicking was developed by a handful of musicians in the western coal field region of Kentucky. This guitar tradition was elevated to national prominence by country guitar virtuoso Merle Travis. Subsequently, this style became characterized as "Travis Picking."

Kentucky thumbpicking incorporates a steady and muted bass line that alternates between the root, fifth or third of a chord. The bass is also accentuated with the use of a thumbpick worn on the right hand. Simultaneously, the index, occasionally middle and ring fingers, play …

The Imitation Of Roman Catholic And Byzantine Chant In Ēriks Ešenvalds’S Passion And Resurrection, Patrick J. J. Callaghan

Theses and Dissertations--Music

Ēriks Ešenvalds is an early twenty-first century composer who has been commissioned to write works for some of the most noteworthy ensembles in the world. Having written over 100 compositions to date, 72 of which are choral pieces, Ešenvalds is quickly becoming one of the most prolific and significant composers of his time. He currently works as a full-time composer out of Riga, Latvia.

Ešenvalds’s choral works are primarily unaccompanied, while some include brass band, saxophone quartet, percussion, or orchestral accompaniment. Textures vary from three to twelve voice parts. His oratorio Passion and Resurrection (2005), written for soprano solo, SATB …