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In Praise Of Mary, Paul Wessling S.M.

Musical Compositions about the Marianist Charism

Mary, Queen, without sin, valiant woman

The Doublebass: A Short History And Concepts Of Construction, Joseph W. Bynum

All Master's Theses

In research of the subject, the author found the Central Washington State College Library to be lacking in information on the Doublebass. Research on the subject was done through various libraries in the Seattle area, and by interview of Seattle instrument makers.

This thesis is divided into chapters dealing with the historical perspectives and the construction forms of the Doublebass. This paper is not designed to recommend but merely review the subject.

Developing The High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Bruce Edwin Brummond

All Master's Theses

This paper offers proven methods and techniques of organization and performance with the high school vocal jazz ensemble. Hopefully, these methods and techniques will assist the high school vocal jazz director, trained in traditional choral music or instrumental music, to develop a successful high school vocal jazz ensemble. Suggestions for selecting members, materials, equipment, and the costumes are offered. The intricacies of vocal jazz interpretation and performance are analyzed and equated with facets of traditional choral music, helping to paint a clearer picture of programming.

Style Characteristics Of Four Sibelius Art Songs, Julie Anne Eygabroad

All Master's Theses

This paper concerns the vocal music of Jean Sibelius and presents an investigation of the style characteristics of four Sibelius and presents an investigation of the style characteristics of four Sibelius art songs: Svarta rosor, Flickan kom ifran sin alskings mote, Im Feld ein Madchen singt, and Kom nu hit, dod! Although the composer is known primarly for his symphonic achievements, his vocal works make an important contribution to his total output. They reflect his Finnish heritage, his nationalistic interests, and his highly personal style. At its best, his vocal writing has an austere strength and simplicity that also finds …

Single String Improvisation On The Guitar, Allan Jonathan Galante

All Master's Theses

During the past decade the guitar has become increasingly popular. As a result, there are many more students who wish to participate in legitimate programs of study in all areas of guitar, especially jazz guitar. Formal instruction, especially in jazz guitar, is available on a very limited basis.

Guitar players are demanding sophisticated courses of study incorporating the fundamentals of music and are demanding that these courses be made a part of the music curriculum at colleges and universities. Therefore, it would be possible to earn a music degree in guitar performance.

Lieder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen: Characteristics Of Style, Janet Louise Hammack

All Master's Theses

This paper considers the life, the character and the compositional styles of Gustav Mahler, especially as they relate to the song cycle Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. The four songs which comprise the cycle are discussed from the aspects of melody, meter and rhythm, harmony and tonality, texture, form and accompaniment.

Prelude And Dance, Steven Carl Rodli

All Master's Theses

This thesis presents an original composition for string orchestra with a covering paper. The purpose of the thesis is to reveal an understanding of the instrumental techniques and textures of the string orchestra and the compositional techniques required to write music in the modern idiom. The covering paper presents a study of the techniques and tonal colors of the string orchestra and a detailed analysis of the composition with respect to its form and musical elements, fulfilling the stated purpose of the thesis.

Dvorak's Biblical Songs, Garry A. Potts

All Master's Theses

This study is an examination of the styles found in the Biblical Songs by Antonin Dvorak, a leading Bohemian composer of the nineteenth century. They cycle, originally set in Czech to the Bohemian Book of Psalms, may, with some notation changes, also be sung in German or English.

Dvorak's composition attempts to achieve a balance between the smooth, flowing vocal line and a rhythmically challenging accompaniment. A study of this cycle is rewarding for the singer.

Concert Programs 1974-1975, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Department Of Music

Concert Recordings & Programs

This is the annual compilation of music programs from the Department of Music for the time period indicated

Quartet No. 2 : For Strings, Ronald Asa Hensley

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

A musical score.

Music At Central Winter 1974, Central Washington University Central Washington University

CWU Music Department Newsletters

Newsletter

Synopses, Comparisons, And Evaluation Of The Leopold Auer And Erich Doflein Violin Methods., Allan Riggs Fuller

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Three Related Pieces, Edwin Scott Erickson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Open Letter To Persons In Power From An Ancient Ruler : Excerpts From Psalms 2 And 245 Set For Mixed Chorus And Ten Instruments, Philip Loyd Shackleton

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Scholarly/Performing Edition Of Arnold Schoenberg's "Variations On A Recitative," Op. 40., Ruby Bloxom Dart

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Applied Tape Techniques For Use With Electronic Music Synthesizers., Robert Bruce Greenleaf

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Kibigaku: An Analysis Of A Modern Japanese Ritual Music, Larry V. Shumway

Faculty Publications

Kibigaku is the name given to a musical tradition which arose in western Japan during the early years of the Meiji period (1867-1912). It was created by a Gagaku musician of the recently abolished Ikeda fief at Okayama, Yoshihide Kishimoto, who sought to blend elements of the Imperial Court music with those of more popular genres to create a new form of music which would be appropriate for a modernized Japan. Inherent in his thinking was the idea that while Gagaku was the only music having the power to fully evoke and express the Japanese spirit, it was too austere …

Clarinet Recital, Steven John Colton

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

No abstract provided.

Organ Recital, Ann Guetzlaff Anway

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

No abstract provided.

A Transcription And Analysis Of A Seventeenth-Century Bolognese Trumpet Sonata, Steven Bradfield

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Highlights In Jazz Concert 010 – Accent On Percussion, Jack Kleinsinger, Danny Gottlieb

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz

Jack Kleinsinger presents Highlights in Jazz. The concert was held at Hunter College Playhouse Monday, December 17th, 1973 at 8:00pm. Jack served as producer and master of ceremonies for the monthly series of concerts. Artists for the Accent on Percussion concert included Ray Barretto, Roy Haynes, Jaki Byard, Robin Kenyatta, Lew Soloff, Richard Davis, and Stella Marrs. Special guests: Richard Wyands and Albert Heath.

Program; 1973-12-16, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

Concert & Event Programs

No abstract provided.

First Symphony For Band, C. William Wach

Music ETDs

First Symphony for Band is a three movement work for the contemporary concert band or wind ensemble. Each movement is independent, and the form of each should be considered freely developed; not written in the form of a traditional symphony. The first movement is divided into three sections by tempo and style. The first and last sections are in an allegro tempo with the first based on a motive which is found in the first measure and which is built on the ascending fourth. The bridge between the first and second section contains some new melodic material with rhythms presented …

Risd Press December 14, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspapers, Montage. The issue of December 14, 1974 had an article about curriculum reform, an exhibition at Woods-Gerry and an essay about four photographs. Also included was an article about the Sculpture and Ceramic departments. A recipe, comics, letters to the editor and events for RISD students were also mentioned.

Ensemble Concerts: Symphony Orchestra Concert, December 13, 1973, Arthur Corra, Philip Hillstrom

School of Music Programs

University Auditorium
Thursday Evening
December 13, 1973
8:00 p.m.

Student Recital: Linda Mack, Piano; December 13, 1974, Linda Mack

School of Music Programs

Centennial East Recital Hall
Thursday Evening
December 13, 1973
7:00 p.m.

Ensemble Concerts: Men's Glee Club Concert, December 12, 1973, Lloyd Farlee, Joe Hesh

School of Music Programs

University Auditorium
December 12, 1973
8:15 p.m.

Ensemble Concerts: Faculty Chamber Concert, December 12, 1973, Won-Mo Kim, Arthur Lewis, Lutz Rath, Tong-Il Han

School of Music Programs

Centennial East Recital Hall
Wednesday Evening
December 12, 1973
8:15 p.m.

Student Recital: Christine Reichert, Viola; Paul Packard, Piano; December 11, 1973, Christine Reichert, Paul Packard

School of Music Programs

Centennial East Recital Hall
Tuesday Evening
December 11, 1973
8:15 p.m.

Ensemble Concerts: The University Concert Choir, December 11, 1973, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Hayden Auditorium
Tuesday
December 11, 1973
8:15 p.m.