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The Life And Songs Of John Danyel, Sally J. Wylie

Masters Theses

The lute song or "ayre" as it was usually spelled by its Elizabethan and early Jacobean composers was a type of English song whose melody was predominant and its accompaniment carefully composed. It was usually accompanied by the lute and often the viol doubled the bass line. The term "ayre" or "aire" was used by English writers of the seventeenth century in the sense of key or mode. The texture of the lute song was generally homophonic and much simpler than that of the polyphonic madrigal. Of course, lutenist-song composers like John Dowland and John Danyel often used all of …

"That Great Gretsch Sound" Drum Catalog, 1972, Gretsch Company

Gretsch Company Catalogs & Price Lists

This is a 1972 catalog for Gretsch drums. It contains three pages, each showing the "Monster," "Broadcaster," and "Black Hawk" drum sets, along with lists of possible finishes and included items.

School Of Music Recital Programs From 1972-1973, Wright State University School Of Music

School of Music Printed Programs

This is a collection of programs from a variety concerts, recitals, and other performances previously held at Wright State University during the 1972 to 1973 school year.

Selected Choral Literature For The High School Chamber Choir: With Specific Reference To The Style And Performance Practice Of Renaissance Choral Music, Alan J. Hagen

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The decade of the 1960's witnessed a growing interest in choral chamber music. This became increasingly apparent in clinics and conventions across the country which devoted considerable attention to chamber choir literature, style , and performance practice. This trend was further manifested through informative articles, which appeared in music periodicals with growing regularity late in the decade, concerning the chamber choir and inherent problems. Choral chamber music took on added significance in Iowa in 1968 when the Iowa High School Music Association introduced chamber choir competition into the state music contest series. This action prompted numerous questions regarding the definition …

Psalm 135, An Original Composition For A Cappella Choir, Wilder Richard Jones

All Master's Theses

This composition was created to be performed specifically by Junior High School choirs.

The text, in three sections, is enhanced by various musical stylistic elements. Melodic lines for the most part are conjunct and monotonic. Harmonic concepts are influenced by variations in major and minor modes. Textures, primarily homophonic, are basically identified by the voicing and the juxtaposition of various parts. Rhythms and meters are determined according to the speed patterns, and the poetic flow of the words.

A Television Script For An Annotated Song Recital For Junior And Senior High School Music Students, Michael Roy Kysar

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a script for a half hour television program covering six songs and their four composers. The script includes short anecdotal biographies of the composers emphasizing information about their childhood and youth, translations or explanations of the song texts, and some ideas about the relationship between the performers, the song and the composer. This work represents a concrete effort to create a usable teaching tool through which music students may further broaden their concepts of "the singer " and "the composer," develop positive feelings about singing solo, and feel more free to enjoy listening to vocal music i …

Fourteen Sacred Solo Songs Of Henry Purcell Originally Appearing In Harmonia Sacra, Margaret R. Maxwell

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a discussion of fourteen sacred solo songs by Henry Purcell found in Harmonia Sacra. Background material is given on Purcell's career and the poets of the songs. The discussion of the music is divided into four areas, form, melody, texture, and harmony. The final chapter is a detailed analysis of one of the songs, "Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel."

Elements Of Preparation Requisite For Performance Of The Brahms Cycle, Vier Ernste Gesange, Opus 121, Donald L. Ricks

All Master's Theses

This paper examines the text, the harmonic, tonal, melodic and stylistic characteristics of the cycle Vier ernst Gesange, op. 121 by Johanne Brahms as they relate to preparation for authoritative interpretation in formal concert performance. The study includes reference to particular events in the composer's life which directly influenced his decision to compose this final vocal work. In addition specific problems to be met in vocal technique, interpretative insight and German diction are discussed.

The Transcription Of Paul Creston's Rhythmicon For Guitar, Geary Scott Thompson

All Master's Theses

Utilizing the music of the contemporary American composer, Paul Creston, the purpose of this study was to compare the idiomatic differences and technical capabilities of the piano and the guitar. This study of the transcription process, and the problems that arise in adapting piano literature to the guitar, has had binary results: a challenging collection of rhythmic studies, for the guitarist, as well as possible additions to his concert repertoire.

It was recommended that the initial guitar fingering of each piece be indicated; and phrase markings should be added where possible.

Rondo And Variations For Brass Ensemble, John Ernest Ward

All Master's Theses

This paper presents an original musical composition, in a contemporary style, written specifically for the modern brass ensemble. In addition to its purely aesthetic value, the piece may serve as an educational tool, to be used in developing the brass ensemble at the high school and college levels.

The covering paper includes a history of the family of brass instruments and an analysis of the composition. Research supports the argument that the bass ensemble is a viable, musical medium.

Romanzen Aus Magelone: Characteristics Of Style, Benjamin Fredrick Hammack

All Master's Theses

Brahms' Romanzen aus Magelone serves as an excellent model for the German lied. Although other musical elements are important, Brahms never sacrifices his melodic lines, which progress diatonically in a wide range. Complex rhythms, with such devices as hemiola and holding over the measure line, are frequent. Although some songs are ternary or strophic, a free-sectional form is generally employed. The textures vary; one song may be both homophonic and polyphonic. A complex piano accompaniment always enhances the text and requires an accomplished pianist.

Ua37/39 News From Uso Shows, David Livingston, United Service Organizations

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

USO information of special importance to USO shows personnel touring overseas. Guidelines used by David "Doc" Livingston while preparing the Gemini jazz bands for USO tours of military bases.

Ua37/39 Guidelines For Audition & Tour Application, David Livingston, United Service Organizations

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

USO information brochure used by David "Doc" Livingston in preparing for tours with the Gemini jazz bands.

Music At Central Winter 1972, Central Washington University Central Washington University

CWU Music Department Newsletters

Newsletter

Stabat Mater : Opus 7, J. Timothy Kolosick

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Structure Of Paul Creston's Narrative No. 2, Op. 79 No. 2 For Piano, Myrna Evelyn Johnson

All Master's Theses

This paper presents an analytical discussion of the structure of Paul Creston's Narrative No. 2. An explanation of Mr. Creston's approach to composition is followed by a general description of the free-sectional form. Next, each section is investigated separately according to its rhythm, harmony, and melody. However, at the same time relationships between the sections are mentioned also. Some characteristics of Mr. Creston's style which are revealed in this study are his use of various rhythmic structures, pantonality, the lydian mode, and tangential variation.

Beethoven Mini-Festival, 1972, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

In Conjunction with Professor Tong-Il Han's Summer Session Seminar
1972

Ensemble Concerts: Concert Band, 1972, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Concert Band in Concert
1972

The Aesthetics Of Stravinsky's Musical Style: The Relationship Of Culture And The Arts, Rose M. Trahey

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Study Of Selected Chorale Settings From Martin Luther To J.S. Bach, Emmanuel Mark Allen

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Prometheus In Sound : One Hundred Years Of Musical Adaptations Of The Myth Of Prometheus: Beethoven, Shubert, Liszt, Wolf, Parry, Fauré And Scriabin, Lurene Mattson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The Promethean characteristics of contemporary young iconoclasts as they have expressed disapproval of the society which they have inherited and in which they feel entrapped prompted this study. Our interest here lies with the nature of the dissatisfaction rather than with ways of expressing it. If follows that out concern is primarily with the gift of Prometheus - the fire rather than with the rebellion and defiance associated with the demigod who took action against the tyranny of Zeus.

A Program Of Music For Alto Saxophone, George Edwin Foy

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

A Program of Alto Saxophone Music was performed in the auditorium of the Music Hall May 1, 1972 at 8:15 P.M., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa. The program consisted of music selected from the Baroque, Romantic, and Contemporary Periods using transcriptions and original compositions for the saxophone. A tape recording of this recital is retained in the office of the music department. The original recording was taped on Ampex equipment in the auditorium recording booth and copied by two Sony 350 tape decks. The tape is recorded on four track stereo at 7½ i.p.s. on track #1 and …

Christmas Concert, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Ensemble Concerts: Contemporary Percussion Quintet And Repertory Percussion Ensemble, December 15, 1971, Roger Faulmann

School of Music Programs

Centennial East Recital Hall
Wednesday Evening
December 15, 1971
8:15 p.m.

Ensemble Concerts: Men's Glee Club, December 14, 1971, Lloyd Farlee, Tom Biggins

School of Music Programs

Capen Auditorium
Tuesday Evening
December 14, 1971
8:15 p.m.

1971 Ursinus College Messiah Performance Program, Music Department

Messiah Programs

This music event program from 1971 contains information about the 34th annual performance of Handel's "Messiah" at Ursinus College. It lists the performers and conductor as well as the order of each piece of music.

Strait, V.1, No. 6, 1971-12-08, Andrew Elston

Strait, Student Magazine of Politics and Arts

No abstract provided.

Ensemble Concerts: Chamber Orchestra, December 8, 1971, Robert Oppelt

School of Music Programs

Recital Hall
December 8, 1971
8:15 p.m.

Recital: Mary Costa, Soprano; David Garvey, Piano; December 7, 1971, Mary Costa, David Garvey

School of Music Programs

Capen Auditorium
December 7, 1971
8:15 p.m.

Guest Recital: Edward Kaizer, Piano; December 2, 1971, Edward Kaizer

School of Music Programs

Centennial East Recital Hall
Thursday Evening
December 2, 1971
7:00 p.m.