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Multi-Percussion In The Undergraduate Percussion Curriculum, Benjamin A. Charles

Benjamin A Charles

As the role of the percussionist has evolved throughout the past century, a new genre of one performer playing multiple percussion instruments has evolved, most commonly known as “multi-percussion.” Undergraduate percussion programs have struggled to keep up with the increasing demand for students to perform solo multi-percussion repertoire. This study first evaluates the role of multi-percussion in the curriculum with a historical overview and a survey of current practices. It then explores the possibilities for integrating multi-percussion into the undergraduate percussion curriculum by providing a repertoire guide and a four-year course of study for undergraduate students.

Aesthetics In Culture, Dan Rager

Dan Rager

This article examines the role of aesthetics in art, music, non-art objects, and activities in daily life. It shows that recognition is vital to our understanding of art and art-objects and sometimes creates conflicts which ask, what does one do with art? The question becomes more confusing when we think about non-art objects and activities which concern our everyday experiences from eating, clothing, cleaning and dealing with life's natural elements. The author points out that Western cultures have a distinct artworld that is usually limited for special occasions set aside for that purpose. He suggests that aesthetics in culture is …

The Interpretation Of Sousa, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

This article creates a recording anthology from four of John P. Sousa's finest marches and includes "The Washington Post," "The Fairest of the Fair," "Hands Across the Sea," and "The Thunder." The titles were chosen because of their popularity as being the most recorded marches, and that they all have a common thread between them. Together, they create a unique collage of themes that when put together take on a new life. The author shows how all four compositions were assembled into a symphony titled Symphony on the Themes of Sousa written by Hollywood composer Ira Hearshen. Frederick Fennell recorded …

Johann Sebastian Bach's Wind/Brass Instruments And Scoring Techniques, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

Each time period has its own social, cultural and religious rules from which composers obey. Bach’s sacred and secular works walk a fine line and are hard to distinguish between, but each has been performed throughout the ages in a variety of settings. This paper investigates Bach’s: Ideologies and Scoring which include his petition of August 23, 1730, his Horn (Corno) and its many names and uses. The author details Bach’s trombone (s), how he use them and in what compositions they can be found as well as Bach’s trumpet (s), their various keys and uses including musical excerpts, ornaments …

The Role Of Music In Society Past, Present And Future, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

The author investigates the role of music in the United States from the nineteenth century forward, and how it transformed into new genres through global ideologies. The paper examines the development, social and functional roles in early American music education and envisions music’s future in an ever changing world. The article encompasses think tank organizations such as the Association of Performing Arts Presenters who have brainstormed on the theme of change and opportunity in America while asking: • Who are the existing audiences for classical music? • Who are untapped or potential audiences? • What do they need to feel …

The History Of The Marimba, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

The author presents an international and historical history of one of the earliest melodic percussion instruments made by man. His research suggests the instrument was widespread throughout Asia and Africa, although many other regions claim it to have originated in their country. Known by many names and created from an endless array of materials, this paper reflects the marimbas evolution from the fourteenth century to present day. The writer’s research encompasses the marimbas social roles, musical functions, timbres and styles across many countries as well as its evolution into the twenty-first century.

Classical Music In America, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

Research on the state of classical and educational music in America shows declines and growth within its various disciplines. This article looks at what is called "the good old days," concert attendance, and statistics of the musical arts from the 1970s to the present. The paper encompasses think tank organizations such as the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, who brainstorm on the theme of change and opportunity in American education as well as society's support of the arts. Presented are global issues, which compound the complexity of the situation, and American educators who survey the ecological change of classical music.

Hua Hin, Thailand. Artist Concert. 11.06.2014, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Mu Jazz Combo Concert, Matthew Chaffins, Jeff Wolfe, Sean Parsons

Jeff Wolfe

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Jazz Ensemble Ii, Mr. Jeffrey Wolfe, Director, Jeffrey Wolfe

Jeff Wolfe

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Jazz Ensemble Ii, Mr. Jeffrey Wolfe, Director, Jeff Wolfe

Jeff Wolfe

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Jazz Ensemble 12.0, Ed Bingham, Director, With Guest Artist Jeff Wolfe, Trumpet, Assisted By Sean Parsons, Ed Bingham, Jeff Wolfe, Sean Parsons

Jeff Wolfe

No abstract provided.

Bangkok, Thailand. First Chopin International Competition. 11.04.2014, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Bangkok, Thailand. First Chopin International Competition. Adjudicator. 11.02-04.2014, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Invited to Adjudicate. Studenst from six South Asia countries participated. Judges from Russia, France and USA/Argentina.

Babelian Cosmopolitanism Or Tuning In To “Sublime Frequencies”, Puspa Damai

Puspa Damai

Jacques Attali, in his critically acclaimed book, Noise: The Political Economy of Music, cites one of Leibniz’s little known but “extraordinary” texts, “Drôle de pensée touchant nouvelle sorte de représentation,” in which the philosopher describes the “Palace of Marvels.” The Palace of Marvels is Leibniz’s idealization of a perfect political organization, which is built in such a way that the master of the house is able to hear and see everything that is being said and done in the premises without himself being perceived by his subjects. Leibniz’s vision of disciplinary society not only predates Bentham’s or Foucault’s subsequent versions …

Moments Musicaux: Episodes In 150 Years Of Music At Illinois Wesleyan University, Robert C. Delvin

Robert C Delvin

No abstract provided.

Uncharted Waters: "Hidden" Jazz Collections At The U.W.O Music Library, Lisa Rae Philpott

Lisa Rae Philpott

Popular music has long been ignored by academic music programs and their associated libraries. If we are now playing 'catch-up' with pop music, then what is the status of jazz music? At Western, surprising collections of jazz music exist, but are hidden. This presentation offers an overview of the Simmons Collection and the CKGW Radio Orchestra collection, and highlights some of the Canadian content contained therein.

No Escucho Musica Clasica Cuando Quiero Relajarme, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Interview about my Artist Recidency at the Universidad Nacional de Tucuman in August 2014

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Tour Around The World: Hamburg, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Violin, Stephen Lawson, Horn, Henning Vauth, Piano, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Stephen Lawson, Henning Vauth

Henning Vauth

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents Britten's Birthday Bash, Richard Kravchak, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Wing Sun Ku, Şőlen Dikener, Henning Vauth

Henning Vauth

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Music Alive Faculty & Guest Artist Collaboration Series, A Tour Around The World: Hamburg, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Violin, Stephen Lawson, Horn, Henning Vauth, Piano, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Stephen Lawson, Henning Vauth

Henning Vauth

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Faculty Recital, Reed Smith, Violin, Wendell Dobbs, Flute, With Guest, John Ingram, Piano, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Wendell B. Dobbs

Elizabeth Reed Smith

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents Other People’S Music, Michael Stroeher, Trombone, Henning Vauth, Piano, Michael Stroeher, Henning Vauth

Henning Vauth

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents Richard Kravchak, Oboe, Stephen Lawson, Horn, Henning Vauth, Piano, Richard Kravchak, Stephen Lawson, Henning Vauth

Henning Vauth

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Tour Around The World: Hamburg, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Violin, Stephen Lawson, Horn, Henning Vauth, Piano, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Stephen Lawson, Henning Vauth

Elizabeth Reed Smith

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Concert Of Soloists, Dr. Elizabeth Reed Smith, Conductor, Dr. Edwin Bingham, Guest Conductor, Featuring, Jordan Carinelli, Alto Saxophone, Yuhao Zhoe, Violin, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Ed Bingham

Elizabeth Reed Smith

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Guest Artist, Thomas Stacy, English Horn, Júlio Ribeiro Alves, Henning Vauth, Marlayna Maynard

Henning Vauth

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents Britten's Birthday Bash, Richard Kravchak, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Wing Sun Ku, Şőlen Dikener, Henning Vauth

Elizabeth Reed Smith

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Music Alive Faculty & Guest Artist Collaboration Series, A Tour Around The World: Hamburg, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Violin, Stephen Lawson, Horn, Henning Vauth, Piano, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Stephen Lawson, Henning Vauth

Elizabeth Reed Smith

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Symphony Orchestra In What's Missing?, Elizabeth Reed Smith

Elizabeth Reed Smith

No abstract provided.