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The History And Development Of Solo Tuba Repertoire, Vasilios Tidwell

Honors Theses

The tuba's solo repertoire increased in quantity and quality as a result of developments in the instrument’s design and usage. Following the invention of the tuba in 1835, instrument makers experimented with design concepts to maximize the versatility and potential of the bass brass voice. Composers explored the various uses of the instrument, eventually making the tuba part of the standard orchestral instrumentation by the mid-nineteenth century. Following the instrument's acceptance into bands and orchestras, the first solo works for tuba emerged in the late nineteenth century.

Evolving from novelty pieces accompanied by wind or brass bands, tuba solo music …

Orchestra Spring Concert, Cedarville University

Ensemble Concerts

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A Selective Guide To Solo Bass Trombone Repertoire From 1961 To Present, Andrew Amadeus Ortega

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

For nearly 60 years composers have written for bass trombone as a solo instrument and continue to create works that showcase its virtuosity and musical capabilities. Before 1961, bass trombonists would often play tuba solos, transcriptions, and musical arrangements from other instruments. This document includes works that were composed specifically for bass trombone from as early as 1961 to 2021. Each piece is categorized and presented with an evaluation in addition to a level of performance preferable for collegiate students to professional performers. Commentary has also been included discussing challenging areas as well as providing information necessary to perform the …

Revising The Orchestral Reduction Of Jacques Ibert's Concerto For Flute And Orchestra, Nathan Stites

Theses and Dissertations--Music

Given the popularity of Jacques Ibert’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra amongst flautists, and the frequent need to perform the work with a pianist, the high-difficulty threshold of its current reduction for piano may prove to be a potential liability for both soloist and collaborator. For this project, solutions to the complications that arise as a result of the Concerto’s burdensome piano reduction were investigated. This investigation ultimately led to the construction of a carefully reworked version of the original orchestra reduction for piano—i.e., a revision. The purpose of this paper is to explain the editorial choices that went into …

An Application Of Natural Learning Processes In The Preparation Of Edward Gregson's Trumpet Concerto, James Jenkins

Doctoral Projects

Concerto for Trumpet and Strings by Edward Gregson is a substantial work of the late twentieth century underperformed among trumpet players. The primary reasons for its relative neglect are its technical challenges and the demands of endurance it places on the player. A well-designed approach to the preparation of this work will benefit students and professional players wishing to prepare for a performance of the work. This project will combine the knowledge of researchers and teachers in formulating specific practice approaches for the concerto’s challenges.

The findings of neuroscientists and psychologists, gained through testing and measurement, will be consulted along …

Graduate Conducting Recital, Amelia R. Markley

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis is to provide an understanding of, and present historical information regarding the selections performed on a graduate conducting recital at Pittsburg State University. Selections performed were written by the following composers: Jacques Offenbach, Antonio Vivaldi, Joseph Haydn, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Biographical information of the composer and program notes will be included for each piece conducted.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Shirelle Yuhase, Tuba, Accompanied By Sean Parsons, Piano, Shirelle Yuhase

Shirelle Yuhase

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The Origins And Development Of The Euphonium Concerto With Brass Band, Joel M. Collier

Dissertations, 2014-2019

Since shortly after its invention, the euphonium has been utilized as a solo instrument, both in chamber music settings with piano, and with large ensembles such as brass bands and wind bands. However, it was not until the composition of Joseph Horovitz’s Euphonium Concerto in 1972 that the euphonium was genuinely regarded as a serious solo instrument in the brass band, capable of performing large-scale, substantial works.

In the following two decades, several composers wrote concerti for euphonium and brass band, each building on the technical demands of their predecessors. Their contributions established the basis of the genre, and also …

Cello Technique: A Result Of Cello Construction And Its Effect On Virtuosic Playing In The Works Of Dvořák And Pärt, Mineo P. Yasutake Mr.

Music: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

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Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Concert Of Soloists. Dr. Elizabeth Reed Smith, Conductor, With, William H. Holderby Ii, Horn, Brianna Williams, Euphonium, Mary Beth Withers, Soprano, Elizabeth Reed Smith, William H. Holderby Ii, Brianna Williams, Mary Beth Withers

Elizabeth Reed Smith

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Marshall University Music Department Presents Stephen Lawson, Horn, Stephen Lawson

Stephen Lawson

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Rebekah Ricks And Philip Runyon, Clarinet, Rebekah Ricks, Philip Runyon

All Performances

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Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University Symphony Orchestra, Family Concert, Dr. Elizabeth Reed Smith, Conductor, With, Olivia Hay, Violin Soloist, And, Dr. Jeffrey Pappas, Narrator, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Jeffrey L. Pappas, Olivia Hay

Elizabeth Reed Smith

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Marshall University Music Department Presents The Concert Of Soloists Competition, Final Round, Henning Vauth, Stephen Lawson

Henning Vauth

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Marshall University Music Department Presents The Concert Of Soloists Competition, Final Round, Henning Vauth, Stephen Lawson

Stephen Lawson

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Emily Hall, Clarinet, Emily Hall

All Performances

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Marshall University Music Department Presents The Competition For The Belle & Lynum Jackson And Paul A. Balshaw Prizes, Marshall University

All Performances

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Graduate Recital, Featuring, Briana D. Blankenship, Trumpet, Briana D. Blankenship

All Performances

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Marshall University Department Of Music Presents A Faculty Recital Michael Stroeher, Michael Stroeher, Henning Vauth Dr.

Henning Vauth

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Marshall University Department Of Music Presents A Senior Recital Karen Barnett, Trombone, Karen Barnett, Henning Vauth Dr.

Henning Vauth

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Marshall University Music Department Presents The Concert Of Soloists Competition, Final Round, Henning Vauth, Stephen Lawson

All Performances

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The ‘Μegaron’ Concerto For Guitar And String Orchestra By Nikita Koshkin: An Exploration Of Performance Issues, A Performing Edition And A Cd Recording, Elena Papandreou

Doctoral

This dissertation puts the spotlight on the music of Nikita Koshkin (b. 1956)—Russia’s most important composer for guitar and one of the world’s leading composers for the instrument—and, in particular, his ‘Megaron’ Concerto for guitar and string orchestra, composed in 2005 and premiered in 2006 by this author. Performance issues are discussed in detail, in an innately practical manner, so that the guitarist who wishes to perform this work will have enough information to assist him. Moreover, a guitar instructor will find valuable guidance, not only for teaching this particular piece and other guitar music by Koshkin, but with regard …

Marshall University Music Department Presents Octubafest I: Tuba And Euphonium Studio Solo Night, Featuring Students Of Dr. George Palton, George Palton

All Performances

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The Second Oboe Concerto Of Sir William Herschel: A New Performance Edition, Matthew Thomas Guschl

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Sir William Herschel (1738-1822) is best known for his contributions to the field of astronomy. However, prior to his career in astronomy, Herschel was a professional musician. While living in Bath, England, Herschel developed an interest in astronomy. In 1781, he discovered the planet Uranus using a telescope of his own design. This was the first planetary discovery since the Classical Era. King George III was so impressed with Herschel's discovery that he offered Herschel an annual stipend with the condition that he quit his music career and move to Windsor so the royal family could have access to his …

Marshall University Department Of Music Presents A Senior Recital, Tim Feverston, Viola, Tim Feverston

All Performances

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Josh Sharp, Tuba, Along With, Will Murphy, Piano, Josh Sharp

All Performances

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Marshall University Music Department Presents Nicholas Bragg, Horn, Nicholas Bragg

All Performances

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Marshall University Department Of Music Presents Classical Sounds Of Guitar And Violin, Kristen Alves, Júlio Ribeiro Alves

Júlio Ribeiro Alves

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Marshall University Department Of Music Presents A Faculty Recital Michael Stroeher, Michael Stroeher, Henning Vauth Dr.

All Performances

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Marshall University Department Of Music Presents A Senior Recital Karen Barnett, Trombone, Karen Barnett, Henning Vauth Dr.

All Performances

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