What Is A Folk Song? An Exploration Through Collection,
2022
James Madison University
What Is A Folk Song? An Exploration Through Collection, Gregory S. Conway
Masters Theses, 2020-current
Over decades of work, scholars have created varying definitions of folk songs. While many have developed clear definitions (Karpeles, 1973; Lornell, 1993; Seeger, 1948; Texas Folklore Society, n.d.), others have concluded that no true definition exists (Brumfield, 1998; Nettl 2011). This lack of clarity in what a folk song is invites an exploration into how we define this genre. The purpose of this multiple case study was two-fold. First, I collected songs sung by families within a rural school community and examined them by using interview data to identify the characteristics of folk music in this context. Second, I shared …
Using Geologic Principles And Data To Create A Symphony For Wind Ensemble,
2022
Eastern Washington University
Using Geologic Principles And Data To Create A Symphony For Wind Ensemble, Thomas J. Davis
2022 Symposium
Geology and geologic processes have featured in many pieces of classical music such as Alan Hovhaness’ symphonic works after Mt. St. Helens and Glacier Peak but these pieces are impressionistic and only take general inspiration from the geology of their subjects. This paper describes the creation of Tectonics (2021) a piece which incorporates and describes many geologic principles and processes, such as mantle convection, through the musical form of cannon, the formation of fold and thrust belts whose cross sections are directly visually recreated in the score, and the physical dynamics of earthquake waves demonstrated through variations of pitch and …
Children's Choir, Spring Concert, May 9, 2022 [Program],
2022
University of Northern Iowa. School of Music.
Children's Choir, Spring Concert, May 9, 2022 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.
Music Recital Programs
Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.
Finding My Place In The Piazza: An Exploration Of Learning And Performing A Lead Role During A Pandemic,
2022
University of Mississippi
Finding My Place In The Piazza: An Exploration Of Learning And Performing A Lead Role During A Pandemic, Emma Johnson
Honors Theses
The following thesis is a reflection of one student’s process as she learns a lead role in a musical amidst a global pandemic. The author begins with why she chose to be a performer and what has led her to this moment. She examines how significantly the pandemic has affected the performing arts job sector. The author explores her first exposure to the musical “The Light in the Piazza” and the role of Clara in a scenes program at the university which took place in the spring semester of 2021. The thesis then follows her journey through the abnormal virtual …
Student Pianists In Recital,
2022
Chapman University
Student Pianists In Recital
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Instrumental Chamber Music (Winds & Brass),
2022
Chapman University
Instrumental Chamber Music (Winds & Brass)
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Instrumental Chamber Music (Strings),
2022
Chapman University
Instrumental Chamber Music (Strings)
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Protest Music And Survival In The Basque Country During The Franco Regime,
2022
University of Mississippi
Protest Music And Survival In The Basque Country During The Franco Regime, Michael J. Dodick Jr
Honors Theses
This thesis is an examination of the origins of the Basque Nationalist movement that originated in the late nineteenth century, the Spanish Civil War that followed, and how a dictatorial regime damaged a minority autonomous region, the Basque Country. Within this scope, a singular, unique musical and artistic collective contributed efforts in preserving and growing Basque culture, a culture that had been refined to place focus on nationalistic ideals, unifying traditions, Euskera, and the nation of Euskadi. Ez Dok Amairu, the focus of this thesis, was a short-lived artistic group that concentrated on producing art, literature, and music (among other …
University Treble Choir Concert,
2022
Chapman University
University Treble Choir Concert, Chapman University Treble Choir, Esther Kim
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
Production As Analysis In Commercial Music Recordings,
2022
Belmont University
Production As Analysis In Commercial Music Recordings, Simeon P. Church
Composition/Recording Projects
Since the 1960s, scholarship of popular music in the fields of musicology and music theory has blossomed (Kajanová 2013). The inclusion of the social sciences and humanities in music analysis has allowed for new methodologies in commercial music analysis. Although new methodologies have been developed around popular song analysis, they are notably absent in the field of music production (Blake 2012, 1). In this thesis, I will assert that music production is an under-explored facet of commercial music that offers abundant opportunities for analysis.
Culminating Project: Analysis And Challenges Of My Graduate Recital,
2022
Belmont University
Culminating Project: Analysis And Challenges Of My Graduate Recital, James Ruffin
Recital Papers
This paper displays analysis of the songs I performed for my required graduate recital. The goal was to break down the challenges of the music, which included sets from Johannes Brahms, Francis Poulenc, Samuel Barber, John Musto, and Franz Joseph Haydn. My hopes are for people to see how I performed this recital from both a technical and emotional standpoint.
Whitman War Poetry Settings By Three Composers,
2022
Belmont University
Whitman War Poetry Settings By Three Composers, Grady Hayden
Recital Papers
This paper centers around the treatment of Walt Whitman's poetry in Ned Rorem’s War Scenes, Kurt Weill’s Four Walt Whitman Songs, and Ethan McGrath’s Four Whitman Settings. In this paper, these works are explored through formal and textual analysis along with investigating the backgrounds of the works and their composers. Further background information will include wider discussions on form and compositional history. In addition, the technical considerations and challenges of singing the selected songs will be examined.
New Music Ensemble,
2022
Chapman University
New Music Ensemble, Chapman New Music Ensemble
Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)
No abstract provided.
“Started From The Bottom”: The Ascension Of Hip-Hop As A Sonic Art Form,
2022
CUNY Hunter College
“Started From The Bottom”: The Ascension Of Hip-Hop As A Sonic Art Form, Benjamin Nile Stewart
Theses and Dissertations
For over four decades, hip-hop has been a part of the American soundscape, drawing from influences of jazz, rhythm and blues, disco, etc. Hip-hop is one of the cultural bridges between African Americans and the world. This paper will focus on the artists, culture and its ascent to high art.
Life, Man,
2022
CUNY Hunter College
Life, Man, Diane Wong
Theses and Dissertations
This piece paints the picture of what life felt like from the composer’s vantage point, specifically at the time when the composition was conceived. The first section employs the first sixteen pitches present in the harmonic series as an embodiment of the pure nature of sound – vibration, physics, and acoustics. The middle section shows a dynamic that pulls in two directions, one going sharper and sharper ascending through the circle of fifths and the other going flatter and flatter descending, all the while a steady pedal point in the center of the axis nonchalantly ticks like clockwork. As this …
Migena Wilcox Senior Violin Recital,
2022
Andrews University
Migena Wilcox Senior Violin Recital, Andrews University
Student Degree Recitals 2021-2022
Migena Wilcox presents her senior recital themed Souvenir accompanied by Emily Jurek, featuring works by Bach,Sibelious, Beethoven and Ysaÿe.
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 …
2021-2022 Ppc Recital - Sergei Skobin (Piano),
2022
Lynn University
2021-2022 Ppc Recital - Sergei Skobin (Piano), Sergei Skobin
PPC/PSDP Recitals
No abstract provided.
Reborn: The Documentation And Processes Of A Fusion Project,
2022
Belmont University
Reborn: The Documentation And Processes Of A Fusion Project, Natalie Merrill
Composition/Recording Projects
Many musicians aim to create something new, fresh, unprecedented, unpredictable. They seek uniqueness, attempting to create a sound that will be traced back to their work as music history progresses. As they work to find their distinct voices, musicians spend years trying to find their right sound, hoping it will leave a legacy of music tied to their original creativity. Composition, when based on various musical influences, is an incredible tool for the musician because it can bring together styles – and more importantly, people and cultures – from all over the world. The chapters of this paper tell the …
Composition Portfolio,
2022
The University of New Mexico
Composition Portfolio, Jose E. Orea Dominguez
Music ETDs
This composition portfolio consists of a series of works written during my master’s degree at the University of New Mexico. Each chapter in this collection includes a brief structural and aesthetic description as well as specific annotations regarding its instrumentation, writing style/system, and pitch collection (if existent). The compositions featured in this portfolio are: Orbits (Interstellar Cloud 1, 2021) for amplified large ensemble, Centaurus (2021) for amplified variable ensemble from 2 to 8 performers, Prisma (2020) for amplified modified Pierrot quintet, Sirius (2022) for amplified vocal ensemble, Wormhole (2021) for amplified solo violin, Space-Time Burst (2021) for amplified solo trombone …
