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Jamie Lynn Bender, Mezzo-Soprano, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This senior recital from February 28, 2002 features Jamie Lynn Bender (mezzo-soprano) with Susan Teicher (piano).

Clara Loy, Flute, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This senior recital from February 26, 2002 features Clara Loy (flute) with Janet Essary (soprano), Jason Malmberg (bass), Josh Palmer (percussion), and Susan Teicher (piano).

Michael Alexander, Saxophone, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital from February 19, 2002 features Michael Alexander (saxophone) with Susan Teicher (piano).

General Recital - February 19, 2002, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This general music recital was from February 19, 2002.

Rachel Shannon, Cello, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital from April 15, 2002 features Rachel Shannon (cello) with Kathreen Ryan (violin), Cathleen Smith (violin), and Laura Wampler (piano).

Waylon Schroeder, Saxophone, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This junior recital features Waylon Schroeder (saxophone) with Susan Teicher (piano), Travis Hoover (piano), Jason Malmberg (bass), Joshua Palmer (percussion), Jon Siddle (trombone), and Nick Terry (drums).

Eric Chapman, Trombone, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital from February 10, 2002 features Eric Chapman (trombone) with Brett Evans (trombone), Tim Gillins (trombone), Jon Siddle (trombone), and Jason Yarcho (piano).

Christy Cyrus, Flute, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital from February 7, 2002 features Christy Cyrus (flute) with Susan Teicher (piano).

Jennifer Colgan, Piano, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital from February 7, 2002 features Jennifer Colgan (piano) with Mark Woolwine (piano).

General Recital - February 5, 2002, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This general music recital is from February 5, 2002.

Erica Graceffa, Piano, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This senior recital from February 2, 2002 features Erica Graceffa (piano).

Elaine Fine Graduate Composition Recital, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This graduate composition recital from January 29, 2002 features the works of Elaine Fine performed by Tom Dickey (bassoon), Janet Essary (soprano), Jenny Fagaly (mezzo-soprano), Ryan Groff (tenor), Connie Ignatiou (oboe), Thomas LeVeck (violin), John David Moore (piano), Rachel Shannon (cello), Julie Sheckells (clarinet), Adam Smith (snare drum), Susan Teicher (piano), and Lisa Wyatt (flute).

General Recital - January 22, 2002 An American Tribute, Eiu Concert Choir, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This general music recital from January 22, 2002 features the EIU Concert Choir with Richard Robert Rossi (conductor) and Susan Teicher (piano) in An American Tribute.

Bart Rettberg, Piano, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital is from January 13, 2002 and features Bart Rettberg (piano).

All Recital Programs For Spring Semester 2002, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This document contains all recital programs for Spring Semester 2002.

The Snow Queen: An Opera In Three Acts Based On A Story By Hans Christian Andersen, Elaine Fine

Masters Theses

This is the analysis portion of my thesis The Snow Queen, an opera based on an 1845 story by Hans Christian Andersen. This analysis examines the opera from a structural standpoint and focuses on the harmonic language, the functions of melodic and rhythmic motives in the opera, and the relationship between the original story and its adaptation as an opera.

In addition to the structural analysis I include a discussion of literary and philosophical elements connected with the opera and elaborate on the incorporation of material from Norse mythology, contemporary Finnish poetry, and the work of the 19^th-century …

Keyboard Basics: A Comprehensive Group Approach For Adults, Brenda Siefferman

Masters Theses

Keyboard Basics is a beginning level group course for adults in a classroom setting, using electronic keyboards. The course was born of necessity, because no existing textbooks fully meet the needs of this particular group of learners. It is designed for non-music majors with little or no previous musical experience. The goals of this text are to: 1. introduce students to the world of music and its language; 2. give students several musical experiences to help develop a love and appreciation of music; 3. enable them to think and play musically and with expression; 4. teach students to read music; …

General Recital - December 6, 2001, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This general recital is from December 6, 2001.

Nick Terry, Percussion, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This percussion recital from November 30, 2001 features Nick Terry (percussion) assisted by Adam Smith (marimba).

General Recital - November 13, 2001, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This general recital is from November 13, 2001.

Jacqueline Bilbrey, Percussion, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital is from November 10, 2001 and features Jacqueline Bilbrey (percussion) assisted by Jon Siddle (trombone) and Travis Hoover (piano).

Jason Malmberg, String Bass And Keri Gragg, Soprano, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital from November 8, 2001 features Jason Malmberg (string bass) and Keri Gragg (soprano) assisted by Susan Teicher (piano) and Tyrone Garner (drums), Scott Hargis (trombone), Travis Hoover (piano), Waylon Schroeder (alto saxophone), Jon Siddel (trombone).

Tara Warfield, Soprano, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This senior voice recital from November 6, 2001 features Tara Warfield (soprano) and Susan Teicher (piano) assisted by Susannah Happ (flute).

General Recital - November 6, 2001, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This genera recital is from November 6, 2001.

Alexis Ignatiou, Piano, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This senior recital from December 5, 2001 features Alexis Ignatiou (piano).

Eric Chapman, Trombone, Junior Jazz Recital, Music Department

Junior Recitals

This junior jazz recital from November 4, 2001 features Eric Chapman (trombone) assisted by Jaqueline Bilbrey (percussion), Tyrone Garner (drums), Travis Hoover (piano), Chris Karch (percussion), Jason Malmberg (bass), Josh Palmer (percussion), Waylon Schroeder (tenor saxophone), Michael Stryker (piano), Nick Terry (percussion), Brian Warzona (trumpet), and Jeff Young (percussion).

Woods Miller Iii, Trumpet And Megan Haynes, Alto Saxophone, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This senior recital from November 1, 2001 features Woods Miller III (trumpet) and Megan Haynes (alto saxophone) assisted by Susan Teicher (piano), Alexis Ignatiou (piano), Herman Taylor (organ), and Andrew Lenaghan (narrator).

Amanda Alburtus, Soprano And Jamie Lynn Bender, Mezzo-Soprano, Miusic Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This sophomore and independent studt recital features Amanda Alburtus (soprano) and Jamie Lynn Bender (mezzo-soprano) assisted by Elaine Fine (viola), Lucas Goodrich (tenor), Richard Rossi (piano), Aaron Schindewolf (tenor), Christopher Preston Thompson (tenor), Tara Warfield (soprano & piano), Matt Wattleworth (bass), and Jason Yarcho (piano).

Chris Niesluchowski, Trombone And Brad Wallace, Trombone, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

This senior recital from October 29, 2001 features Chris Niesluchowski (trombone) and Brad Wallace (trombone) assisted by Allan Horney, W. David Hobbs (piano), Susan Teicher (piano),. Keven Devany (trombone), Tim Gillins (trombone), Brett Evans (bass trombone), Duane Warfield (trombone), Andy Messerli (euphonium), and Brent Rathgeb (euphonium).

Jason Blohm, Percussion, Miusic Department

Junior Recitals

This junior recital from October 26, 2001 features Jason Blohm (percussion) assisted by Ray Mietus (percussion).