Reclamation: The Crown Of African American Identity,
2022
Georgia College & State University
Reclamation: The Crown Of African American Identity, Lindsey Kellogg
English MA Theses
African American voices have been the main sources of influence on society and culture. For this reason, it is important that African Americans speak up and reclaim their voices. Not only are their voices important, but the stories that lie behind the voices are what need to be amplified. With the application of postcolonial theory, this thesis takes modern stories located in North America depicting racist behavior towards African Americans from the year 1970 to present-day New York City in order to fully amplify the process of social struggle. As these narratives are passed down through generations serving as a …
Early Music Ensemble: Not Far From The Tree,
2022
Chapman University
Early Music Ensemble: Not Far From The Tree, Chapman Early Music Ensemble
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Guitar Ensemble,
2022
Chapman University
Guitar Ensemble, Chapman Guitar Ensemble
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of Changing Music Mediums And The Impact On Social Listening,
2022
California State University, Monterey Bay
A Comparison Of Changing Music Mediums And The Impact On Social Listening, Amanda Liberotti
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Recorded music is a significant part of daily life for most people and has been for about one hundred years. In this time there have been many advancements in how the average person has access to music. Changes in physical mediums have only added to the overall experience of listening. From extremely tangible mediums, such as vinyl that cumulates into large physical collections, to streaming which arguably allows for larger collections without the limitations of physical space, music will always fundamentally be the same. That is not to say that the experience of listening to music does not change. Each …
Jazz Sampling Hip Hop: A View Of The Expanded Rhythm Section And The Musical Interactions Between Musicians And Machines,
2022
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Jazz Sampling Hip Hop: A View Of The Expanded Rhythm Section And The Musical Interactions Between Musicians And Machines, Molly Kaylynn Redfield
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This document presents a study on a musical fusion that I term “jazz/hip hop.” The study presents a historical overview of jazz/hip hop origins beginning with 1960s beat poets to jazz/hip hop artists emerging in the early 2000s. Modeled after Phillip Tagg’s and John Fiske’s semiotic methodology and William C. Banfield’s African American Cultural Theory and Heritage Model, the methodology defines the musical and cultural aesthetics of jazz/hip hop. Interviews from jazz/hip hop artists are presented; justifying the use of hip-hop aesthetics and countering the argument that commercial elements are added for mainstream recognition. I examine that samples musically interact …
Operatic Mysticisms: Mountains, Deserts, Waterscapes,
2022
East Tennessee State University
Operatic Mysticisms: Mountains, Deserts, Waterscapes, Andrew Demczuk
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Operatic Mysticisms: Mountains, Deserts, Waterscapes examines the ways we encounter environments as readers/viewers of operas, literature, film, and sound recordings, and how each medium requires different detail-gathering techniques. Respective to the previously mentioned mediums, Sun & Sea (2017), Mount Analogue (1952), El Mar La Mar (2017), and Energy Field (2010) are analyzed by engaging with environmental media studies and invention. Reflecting the nature of each landscape—summits of mountains, aporias of deserts, and mysteries of waterscapes—an elemental approach is taken in investigating how these spaces may be noticed, internalized, recorded, and traversed by both the artist and viewer. …
The Influence Of Volga Tatar Folk Music And Soviet Cultural Policies On The Orchestral Composers Of Kazan,
2022
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Influence Of Volga Tatar Folk Music And Soviet Cultural Policies On The Orchestral Composers Of Kazan, Jane Katherine Brown
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
After a brief historical overview of Volga Tatar history and Soviet political and historical contexts, this document begins with a detailed description of Volga-Tatar folk musical characteristics, including probable influences as described, analyzed, and transcribed by twentieth and twenty-first century Volga Tatar scholars. In this description, the author attempts to give the preferential voice to Tatar perspectives, such as the early ethnographers and Tatar ethnomusicologists from Kazan State Conservatory, the officials from the Union of Composers of the Republic of Tatarstan, and of course, the composers themselves. The author’s detailed discussion of folk music elements and genres is then followed …
An Exploration Of Architectural Acoustics And Design In Commercial Recording Studios,
2022
California State University, Monterey Bay
An Exploration Of Architectural Acoustics And Design In Commercial Recording Studios, Mariana Henke
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Recording studios depend largely on architectural design to determine the sound characteristics of their space. Developing a series of industry standards and best practices will facilitate the design, construction, and material selection for commercial recording studios. Every aspect of a studio's construction will contribute to the space's acoustical characteristics: noise pollution, floors, ceilings, walls, HVAC systems, and acoustic treatment. In combining best practices from each, studio designers can establish ideal sound conditions within a recording studio environment. These established industry standards and best practices will be applied to a proposed recording studio design in order to further demonstrate an understanding …
Piano Majors Showcase,
2022
Chapman University
Vocal Jazz Ensemble,
2022
Chapman University
Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Chapman Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Chapman University Wind Symphony,
2022
Chapman University
Chapman University Wind Symphony, Chapman University Wind Symphony
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
I Return My Ticket,
2022
Belmont University
I Return My Ticket, Caroline Caldwell
Honors Scholars Collaborative Projects
This project serves to open up an accessible way to introduce people to Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece novel, The Brothers Karamazov. Questions around human nature and the problem of evil are enduring and I have found more peace in the works of Dostoevsky than anywhere else. I know, however, that Russian literature and long novels in general are incredibly intimidating, so I chose to follow in the footsteps of Dave Malloy and his work Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 to create an approachable and engaging avenue to consume Dostoevsky in a more palatable fashion. Knowledge of other cultures …
Chapman University Big Band And Jazz Combo In Concert,
2022
Chapman University
Chapman University Big Band And Jazz Combo In Concert, Chapman University Big Band, Chapman Jazz Combo
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No abstract provided.
Hard Feelings: A Musical Exploration Of Plutchik's Primary Human Emotions,
2022
Belmont University
Hard Feelings: A Musical Exploration Of Plutchik's Primary Human Emotions, Sarah Killian
Honors Scholars Collaborative Projects
The purpose of this project was to explore Robert Plutchik’s eight primary human emotions - joy, sadness, trust, disgust, fear, anger, surprise, and anticipation - through three musical lenses: key selection and chord/rhythm choices; lyrics; and production and arrangement choices made for each of the eight demo recordings.
Chapman Percussion Ensemble,
2022
Chapman University
Chapman Percussion Ensemble, Chapman Percussion Ensemble
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Mariachi Panteras,
2022
Chapman University
Mariachi Panteras, Mariachi Panteras
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Refuge: Seeking Solace Amidst Chaos,
2022
Western Michigan University
Refuge: Seeking Solace Amidst Chaos, Andrew Deur
Honors Theses
“REFUGE: Seeking Solace Amidst Chaos” is an eight-movement suite composed for small jazz ensemble that explores the book of Psalms and the recurring idea of refuge in God that the psalmist describes. Featuring original compositions and arrangements by Andrew Deur, the suite tells the story of humankind’s relationship with God over the course of their creation and their fall into brokenness. As danger, adversity, struggle, and pain become prominent figures in humanity, the psalmist cries out to the Lord for help, and while the response does not always match their expectation or timeframe, God hears their prayers and answers with …
Opera Chapman Presents Florencia En El Amazonas By Daniel Catán,
2022
Chapman University
Opera Chapman Presents Florencia En El Amazonas By Daniel Catán, Opera Chapman
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Voyages D'Hiver ("Winter Travels"),
2022
Southern Methodist University
Voyages D'Hiver ("Winter Travels"), Anthony Elia
Bridwell Library Research
Between mid-January and late March 2022, these twenty-four preludes for solo piano were written as an exercise to portray the various changes in the seasons and the world, which is constantly in flux. They reflect travels by the composer, as well as reflections on current events and of cultural and arts events hosted at SMU during March ("the Festival of Form"), which provided insight and reconsideration of sound, time, and space. Many of the pieces are studies in contrast, especially the contrast in volume, tonality, and harmony. The preludes are also inspired by and written for the wonderful community of …
A History Of Skydiving In West Michigan,
2022
Western Michigan University
A History Of Skydiving In West Michigan, Garrett Mohney
Honors Theses
My Lee Honors College Thesis project will coincide with my degree in Multimedia Arts Technology to create a documentary production surrounding the sport of Skydiving. The film will have a run time of approximately 20 minutes, including introductions and the credits. The project will consist of historical background on the sport, real jump footage taken by myself and other experienced camera flyers, and interviews with influential people in the greater Southwest Michigan area involved with the sport. The project will involve video capture and interviews, video editing, and advanced technical video creation. After the completion of the video, I will …
