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Reshaping The Event Horizon‑ Marketing Utopia At Music Festivals, Justin D. Joffe

Capstones

Imagine a world where every leisure activity is tracked, recorded, and then analyzed as market research according to your age and gender demographic. Imagine the next phase after smartphone payments, when a chip linking your finances isn’t in your phone, but on your wrist. Imagine a vast field of fellow fun-­‐seekers, eating, drinking and dancing in hedonistic, chemically enhanced utopia. Such a scene certainly requires some open-­‐ mindedness and improvisation, sure, a willingness to submit oneself to a vulnerable environment of whimsy. Now imagine being subtly exposed to advertisements in such a mindset. It’s no Orwellian controlled dystopia, really. You’ve …

#Sociallyconnected: The Now And Then Era Of The Fangirl, Tionah Y. Lee

Capstones

Exploring the increased feeling of connection between fans and their favorite male musicians through social media.

In The Race To Reach New Wine Drinkers Old World Taste Is Losing Out, Lillian Knoepp

Capstones

But this old world is losing its grip on the wine industry. French wine production and consumption are falling while the New World of wine is gaining ground in both areas. Experts say that new wine making techniques and higher consumption in New World markets like the United States have changed the French wine industry.

For the French, more than just their wine industry is at stake. For many, the loss of French wine is a loss of French identity.

“They can't choose between the two. Because French people - we are wine and cheese - we are everything,” said …

Archival Enactment, Retelling 'The Big Book': Alison Knowles, Something Else Press And Fluxus, Meghan A. Dellacrosse

Theses and Dissertations

"Archival Enactment, Retelling 'The Big Book': Alison Knowles, Something Else Press and Fluxus," positions Knowles’ Big Book (1966) as a case study of historical methodology and interdisciplinary artistic practice in the post-war period. This comprehensive analysis of Big Book, a work of art no longer extant, contextualizes its publisher, Something Else Press through Dick Higgins’ concept of “intermedia,” and important lesser-known junctures relevant to Fluxus and the group’s leader George Maciunas are illuminated. Knowles' early and lesser-known silkscreen paintings are also examined.

Transgender And Black, Looking For An Audience, Brian C. Josephs

Capstones

Commodore Barry Park is an unappealing mid- sized space on most days. It sits next to Farragut Projects, tucked a few blocks away from Fort Greene Park andits neighboring brownstones. But today is Aug. 22, Day 1 of the Afropunk Music Festival. It’s 5 p.m — the hundreds of attendees gathered under the hot sun press against the barricade separating them from the empty main stage. No one wants to miss a moment of Ms. Lauryn Hill, who’s scheduled as the next performer. But Ms. Lauryn Hill isn’t the performer who gets on stage next. Transgender activist Cherno Biko leads …

Shanghai Quartet With Wu Man, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University

2015-2016 Art Between Real and Imagined

Renowned for its passionate musicality, impressive technique, and distinctive blend of styles, the Shanghai Quartet has become one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles. The “utterly sublime” (The New York Times) ensemble returns for two enchanting engagements. The Shanghai Quartet is the quartet-in-residence at Montclair State University’s Cali School of Music.

Counter Culture: A Brief Oral/Visual History Of Independent Record Shops, Lee Ann Fullington

Publications and Research

Independent record shops have long been focal points of local music communities. As online music becomes the new normal, the role of these shops is changing. Though many shops have disappeared, others continue to flourish as they have evolved to meet the tastes and demands of collectors, crate diggers, producers, and fans who prefer LPs to MP3s.

Drawing on original ethnographic research conducted in the early 2000s in the US and the UK, this presentation discusses the role and significance of independent record shops in various music scenes. Based on interviews with owners, staff, and customers, this talk is a …

Development And Dissemination: Deliberations On Spanish Renaissance Music, Lindsey E. Pfeifer

Musical Offerings

Every musical culture grows and developed under a specific set of influences, whether political, philosophical, or geographical. Varying sets of influences create likewise varying types of music. Spanish music, in particular, enjoyed an especially unique array of influences during the fifteenth century. My presentation explores these influences. How did the interaction of Spain’s three major religions—Christianity, Islam, and Judaism—affect musical development? How did the newly unified government, ruled by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, influence the musical culture? How did Spain’s discovery and conquest of the New World facilitate the spread of Spanish music beyond its …

Expression Surpassing Words: Gorecki’S Symphony No. 3, Op. 36 “Sorrowful Songs”, Alyssa K. Griffith

Musical Offerings

The experience of listening to Gorecki’s Symphony no. 3, op. 36 “Sorrowful Songs” is one that is not easily forgotten. It is not only musically captivating, but also historically fascinating. After its premiere in 1977, Gorecki’s piece captivated listeners across the globe as it became a cultural phenomenon in both Europe and America. The music was a stunning success in both the Classical and popular cultures. What is it about the music that is so captivating? How did the trending, popular thoughts compare to Gorecki’s original ideas and compositional motives? What actually inspired this piece? By looking at the composition …

Give My Regards To The Book, Kevin A. Hicks

Musical Offerings

This project is an analysis of the construction of American Musical Theatre. The research for this project has been drawn from direct quotes and writings from Musical Theatre writers, scores and scripts, and from historical books. Reading of these sources reveal principles of Musical Theatre writing which the authors use and the audience expects. This project analyzes how the book, lyrics, and music to a show are written and demonstrates that the writing of Musical Theatre has developed its own unique craft which is grounded in the book.

Soundboard Scholar No. 1: Editor's Letter, Thomas Heck

Soundboard Scholar

An introduction to the aims and scope of this new scholarly journal of the guitar, and an introduction to the individual articles.

Advanced Conducting Project, Kyle Showalter

Conducting Student Scholarship

Contents include:

• "Cajun Folk Songs" by Frank Ticheli
• "Renaissance Suite" by Tielman Susato, arranged by James Curnow
• "Irish Tune from Country Derry" by Percy Aldridge Grainger
• "A Childhood Hymn" by David Holsinger
• "First Suite in E-flat" by Gustav Holst
• "Pageant" by Vincent Persichetti
• "Prelude, Sicilano, and Rondo" by Malcolm Arnold.

Elliott Carter’S March: An Applicable Analysis, Troy W. Palmer

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This thesis, in summation, can be divided into two parts. The first half focuses on the story of Eight Pieces for Four Timpani, composed by Elliott Carter and published in 1968. Both its compositional and performance history are addressed. The compositional history starts with the writing of the first version of Carter’s music, Six Pieces for Kettledrums, written in 1950; next, the revision process is addressed, including the actual revisions seen in March. The performance history consists of a study done to determine which piece from the Eight Pieces is the most performed piece; to the author’s …

Soundboard Scholar No. 1: Cover

Soundboard Scholar

The three guitars were reproduced from La chitarra: quattro secoli di capolavori / The Guitar: Four Centuries of Masterpieces (Edizioni il Salabue, 2008), with the kind permission of Giovanni Accornero. The instruments were made (L to R) by Magno Graill (Rome, c.1620), Antonio Vinaccia (Naples, 1787), and Ignacio Fleta (Barcelona, 1961).

—Thomas Heck

Frank Martin's Arranged Works For Flute: Sonata Da Chiesa And Deuxieme Ballade, Jessica Dixon Leeth

Theses and Dissertations

The Swiss composer Frank Martin (1890-1974) wrote three major works for flute—Ballade for flute and piano, Sonata da Chiesa for flute and organ, and Deuxième Ballade for flute and piano. Of these, both the Sonata da Chiesa and Deuxième Ballade were arrangements of two of his previously written works, Sonata da Chiesa for viola d’amore and organ and Ballade for saxophone and piano (or string orchestra, piano, and percussion), respectively. Martin wrote both works in their original versions in 1938, a time in his career when he realized his true individual style, embracing the chromaticism of twelve-tone serialism while maintaining …

H. Leslie Adams' Twenty-Six Etudes For Solo Piano: A Performance And Stylistic Analysis, Aaron Balthazar Mathews

Theses and Dissertations

H. Leslie Adams (b. 1932) is a prolific and well-respected American composer, performer, and educator. He currently works as a full-time composer and travels the country promoting his music. Past faculty appointments of H. Leslie Adams include serving as an Assistant Professor of Music at Stillman College, Florida A & M University, and the University of Kansas. Over the years, he has received numerous commissions, honors, and awards including the Composer Fellowship Award from the National Endowment for the Arts to study in Bellagio, Italy, the Yaddo Artists Colony fellowship, the Jennings Foundation, and grants from the Rockefeller Foundation and …

An Annotated Bibliography Of Saxophone Works By Taiwanese Composers, Po-Fang Chang

Theses and Dissertations

Saxophone works by Taiwanese composers are, as yet, rarely researched nor introduced to the Western saxophone community. The purpose of this research paper is to create an annotated bibliography of works by prominent Taiwanese composers as a practical resource for pedagogues, researchers, and performers. Each work is introduced with background information, compositional ideas, performance length, a performance guide, and level of difficulty. In addition, a short biography and contact information for each composer is also included. It is the author’s goal to increase the exposure of these important contemporary works to the wider saxophone community, so that there will be …

The Wind Ensemble Trilogy Of Joseph Schwantner: An Examination Of The Close Musical Relationship Between "And The Mountains Rising Nowhere," "From A Dark Millennium," And "In Evening's Stillness..." With An Approach To Programming The Works As A Trilogy, James Willson Taylor Ii

Theses and Dissertations

Joseph Schwantner’s Trilogy for Wind Ensemble consisting of and the mountains rising nowhere (1977), From a Dark Millennium (1981), and In evening’s stillness… (1996) presents a unique problem. While it is clear that the composer’s intent is that the works be considered smaller parts of a whole, there are several complications to negotiate in order to both perform and appreciate the works as a trilogy. This document is a study of the characteristics that bind these pieces despite their seemingly disparate qualities, including such major components as programmatic inspiration, instrumental requirements, compositional traits, and pitch and rhythmic material. Additionally, it …

H. Villa-Lobos' Concerto Para Piano E Orquestra N. 4: A Stylistic Analysis, Vicente Della Tonia Junior

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to provide a stylistic analysis of Heitor Villa- Lobos’ Concerto No. 4 for piano and orchestra through investigation of its form, thematic materials, harmony, orchestration, stylistic influences and keyboard usage. The secondary purpose of this study was to offer the historical background, including the commission of the work, its première, reception and publication, which, along with the composer’s influences, will further illustrate his style and contribution to the genre. This study helps to fill a research gap by promoting and educating performers about Villa-Lobos’ writing. The ultimate goals are to encourage informed performances of …

2015-2016 Gingerbread Holiday Concert, Lynn University Philharmonia, Guillermo Figueroa

Philharmonia

13th Annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert presented by Lynn University and Friends of the Conservatory

Soundboard Scholar No. 1 (Complete)

Soundboard Scholar

No abstract provided.

Advanced Conducting Project, R. Scott Ainscough

Conducting Student Scholarship

An analysis of five pieces :

• A Longford Legend, Robert Sheldon
• Danzon No. 2, Arturo Marquez
• Luminescence, David Biedenbender
• October, Eric Whitacre
• The Sun will Rise Again, Philip Sparke

Instrumental Chamber Music: Woodwinds And Brass, Chapman Brass Ensemble, Chapman Woodwind Ensemble

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Lynn Chamber Music Competition 2015, Daniel Andai, Janet Harris, Joan Kretschmer, Katherine Baloff, Natalia Hidalgo, Hao Chang, Elizabeth Lee, Franz Felkl, Shaquille Southwell, Tatiana Lokhina, Mozhu Yan, Yvonne Lee, Sean Colbert, Alla Sorokoleova, John Weisberg, Jacqueline Gillette, Sebastian Castellanos, Mileidy Gonzales, Chance Israel

Lynn Chamber Music Competition

Judges

• Daniel Andai
• Janet Harris
• Joan Kretschmer

Winners

• Alla Sorokoletova (flute), John Weisberg (oboe), Jackie Gillette (clarinet), Sebastian Castellanos (bassoon), Mileidy Gonzales (French Horn), and Chance Israel (piano)

Adjudicator. Houston Forum Auditions. Houston Music Teachers Association. 12.12.2015, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Marshall Digital Scholar - Music Collection: Access And Preservation, Thomas L. Walker Ii

Thomas Walker

This presentation discusses how music collections are handled at Marshall University and inside of Marshall Digital Scholar.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Faculty Recital Featuring Stephen Lawson, Horn, Assisted By, J. Steven Hall, Marimba, Percussion, Kay Lawson, Bassoon, Peggy Johnston, Piano, Stephen Lawson, J. Steven Hall, Kay Lawson, Peggy Johnston

Stephen Lawson

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Faculty Recital Featuring Stephen Lawson, Horn, Assisted By, J. Steven Hall, Marimba, Percussion, Kay Lawson, Bassoon, Peggy Johnston, Piano, Stephen Lawson, J. Steven Hall, Kay Lawson, Peggy Johnston

Stephen Lawson

No abstract provided.

Keyboard Collaborative Arts Studio Recital, Varsénik Aslanyan, Rachel Danielson, Evangeline Jodjana, Esther Kim, Yi-Jiao Tian, Elliott Wulff, Tony Baek, Hannah Kidwell, Kimberly Levin, Cynthia Navarette, Kathryn Rock, Andrew Schmitt, Chloé Tardif

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Iconography: A Checklist Of Some Useful Sources For Scholars And Students Of Medieval Art And Drama, Clifford Davidson

Clifford Davidson

A classified bibliography of scholarship on medieval drama, art, and music compiled by Clifford Davidson in 2002. This reprint was created in 2014 for ScholarWorks at WMU, with some corrections to the content and the formatting of the 2002 version.