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Concert Recording 2004-04-18b, Aaron Fram, Jeannie Lee, Karri Altrogge, Corey Walker, Blaine Cunningham, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Pedal Tones

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonata V in C / Benedetto Marcello ; trans. by Donald C.Little ; trans. by richard B. Nelson -- Concerto for bass tuba (1954) / Ralph Vaughan Wililams -- The limpid stream op. 39 (1935) / Dimitri Shostakovich ; trans. by Harri Miettunen -- Concerto in one movement (1947) / Alexey Lebedev ; arr. by Allen Ostrander -- Cave (2004) / Aaron L. Fram

An Original Composition, Symphony No. 1, Pollock And An Analysis Of The Evolution Of Frank Zappa's "Be-Bop Tango", William Morris Price

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Part one of this dissertation is an original composition, Symphony No. 1, Pollock. It uses as a conceptual impetus the abstract expressionism of Jackson Pollock’s paintings from the 1950’s. It employs the following instrumentation: (2-2-2-2, 4-3-3-1, 3 percussion, piano, harp, and strings). The work is composed in one movement, which is divided into four major sections (A-B-A/C-B) that are distinct from each other with respect to style and tempo. The first major section of the composition serves as a slow introduction. The second major section serves as a contrast and is based conceptually on Pollock’s abstract works and formally on …

Fray Juan Bautista Sancho: Tracing The Origins Of California's First Composer And The Early Mission Style; Part 2, Craig H. Russell

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A Basic Interpretative Analysis Of Instrumental Music Education Majors' Approaches To Score Study In Varying Musical Contexts, Jeremy S. Lane

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The purposes of this qualitative study were to 1) provide a holistic description of procedures used by undergraduate instrumental music education majors (N = 21) in music score study tasks; 2) examine relationships among these procedures and their use in varying musical contexts; 3) examine relationships among score study tendencies, education level, and overall musical ability; and 4) provide general comparisons of undergraduate music education majors’ score study procedures and those implied by expert conductors’ major disciplinary ways of thinking. Each subject participated in two one-on-one interview sessions with the investigator. During each session, subjects “thought out loud” as they …

Concert Recording 2004-03-29, Janice Yoes, Jonathan Story, Christopher Lacy, Pat Gideon, Ryan Fitzgerald, Andee Book, Rebecca Pfeiffer, Heather Atwood, Joy Sagan, Kaci Berry, Carmen Lyon, Sarah Mesko, Ronelo Burgos, Ronnamarie Jensen, Sara Broome, Jenny Hornberger, Lillis Urban, Lara Ruoss, Todd C. Hanlin, Kevin Bogan

Concert Recordings & Programs

Mausfallen Spruchlein; Ein Stundlein wohl vor Tag; Nimmersatte Liebe; Elfenlied; Der Gartner; Gebet; Verborgenheit; Das verlassene Magdlein; Lebewohl; Auf ein altes Bild; Anges; In der Fruhe; Schlafendes Jesuskind; Gesang Weylas; Der Feuerreiter / Hugo Wolf

Concert Recording 2004-03-28, Wolfgang Plagge, Ronda Mains

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonata in E ♭ Major, BWV 1031 / J.S. Bach -- Three romances / Robert Schumann -- Three folk songs from Hardanger / Geirr Tveitt -- Ballad of revolt / Harald Saeverud -- Suite for flute and piano, op. 34 / Charles-Marie Widor -- Piano sonata VI, op. 34; Three Marienlieder, op. 19 / Wolfgang Plagge

Concert Recording 2004-11-01, Ronda Mains, Theresa Delaplain, Nophachai Cholthitchanta, Richard Ramey, Timothy Thompson, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Lyrique Quintette

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonatine / Marcel Bitsch -- The girl with the flaxen hair / Claude Debussy ; arr. Henry Aaron -- Claire de lune / Claude Debussy -- Kvintet, op. 43 / Carl Nielsen -- Deux pieces / Guy Ropartz

Concert Recording 2004-09-27, Richard Rulli, Chalon L. Ragsdale, Karri Altrogge, Benjamin Pierce, Jura Margulis, Rossitza Jekova-Goza, Ronda Mains, Stan Morris, Richard Ramey, Stephen Gates

Concert Recordings & Programs

Macbeth and Mcdonwald (1995) / David Jarvis -- Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, op. 129 (The shepherd on the rock) / Franz Schubert -- Rapsodie de concert. Tzigane / Maurice Ravel -- Diversions for flute and marimba / Peter Tanner -- Blaserkammermusik no. II / Ernst Lothar v. Knorr -- Trio in G Major, "Gypsy rondo" / Joseph Haydn

Concert Recording 2004-04-01, Shiori Yamaguchi, Henry Runkles, Nicholas Althouse

Concert Recordings & Programs

Kantate Nr. 51 Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen / J.S. Bach -- Ruri no Chi; Gokuraku Shooga / trans. Dr. Elizabeth Markham -- Ah! Crudel / George Frideric Handel -- Margaret songs / Libby Larsen -- Banalites / Francis Poulenc -- Di Piacer mi balza il cor / Rossini

Concert Recording 2004-11-10, Barrett Barler, Sarah Mesko, Jeannie Lee, Rusty Helms, Caroline Marlow, Windsor Dutton, Lawrence Pereira, Elizabeth Terry, Mardel Hardimon, Lyndon Meyer, Echo Sibley, Henry Runkles, Brandon Morris

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonata / Henri Eccles -- Concerto for French horn and orchestra / Franz Strauss -- Una furtive lagrima / G. Donizetti --Smanie implacabili ; Ridente la calma ; Cosi fan tutte. Come scoglio / W. A. Mozart -- Concertino / Henri Senee

Compelled To Compose: An Introduction To The Life And Music Of Paul Basler , With A Conductor's Analysis Of Missa Kenya, Gary Packwood

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The choral literature of Paul Basler and his style are relatively unexplored. While his style is not readily identifiable, particular characteristics can be understood in their appropriate genres and cultural contexts. The compositional style of Missa Kenya features great variety, incorporating twentieth century American ‘classical’ techniques, and those based solely on indigenous tradition. This document focuses on the life, influences, and music of Paul Basler, with particular attention to his composition, Missa Kenya. A conductor’s analysis and interpretational suggestions are also provided. Several interviews were conducted by email and in person with Paul Basler, and Ronald Burrichter, the conductor for …

The Organ Works Of Fela Sowande: A Nigerian Organist-Composer, Godwin Simeon Sadoh

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Fela Sowande (1905-1987) has a huge compositional output including orchestral and vocal works. However, his organ music outnumbered the totality of his compositions. His organ pieces represent a truly intercultural music in which distinct tripartite cultural idioms are evident—Nigerian, African American and European. Works of this nature serve as creative source materials for aspiring composers, performers, scholars, music educators, and students in Africa and the world. This composer, folklorist, and music educator was born into a well-known music family in Nigeria. He was active in radio broadcasting, Yoruba folklore and mythology, indigenous music research, Nigerian art music, performance, orchestral conducting, …

Effects Of Practice Strategies, Metronome Use, Meter, Hand, And Musical Function On Dual-Staved Piano Performance Accuracy And Practice Time Usage Of Undergraduate, Melody A. Hanberry

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The purposes of this study were: 1) To assess the effects of practice strategies, metronome, meter, hand, and musical function on piano performance accuracy of undergraduate music majors enrolled in piano class (N=39), and 2) To assess the effects of practice strategies on practice time relative to two unfamiliar pieces of keyboard music. Throughout an eight-week training session, treatment subjects were provided strategies for practicing unfamiliar pieces of keyboard music and were allowed time in class to apply the strategies while practicing. Strategies included score analysis, isolating hand position shifts, practicing unfamiliar chords, practicing measures with accidentals, and using the …

The Style Of Meditation: A Conductor's Analysis Of Selected Motets By Rihards Dubra, Kevin Doyle Smith

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

 Born in Riga, the capital of Latvia, on February 28, 1964, Rihards Dubra is one of the emerging composers of the great Baltic choral tradition. The scope of this research is to provide an introduction to the Latvian composer's music and a conductor's analysis of selected Latin motets. Works to be examined include: Salve Regina (1992) SSAATTBB Gloria patri (1992) SSAATTBB Oculus non vidit (1993) SSATTB Ave Maria (1994) SSAATTB Veni sancte Spiritus (1994) SATB Rorate caeli (1996) SSAATB (with ST soli) Veni Creator Spiritus (1998) SATB Magnificat (2000) SSATB The research is divided into three chapters. The first …

A Performer's Guide To Virgil Thomson's Five Songs From William Blake, Andrew David Whitfield

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Though perhaps his most well-known vocal works might be his operas, Four Saints in Three Acts and The Mother of Us All, American composer Virgil Thomson (1896-1989) did write nearly seventy songs for voice and piano, including several important song cycles. One of these cycles, the Five Songs from William Blake, represents an impressive composition for the baritone voice. Unfortunately, much of the previous scholarship about Thomson did not award these Blake songs adequate attention, nor was it able to draw upon many of the primary sources about Thomson’s life and work that are now available. The purpose of this …

A Master’S Recital In Cello, Suzanne Bullard

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

On February 10, 2004 at 6:00 pm, Suzanne Bullard presented a recital in Davis Hall at the University of Northern Iowa. It was presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music degree in performance. The program consisted of J.S. Bach's Suite in C Minor for Solo Cello, BWV 1011, Prokofiev's Sonata in C Major for Cello and Piano, Opus 119, and Dvorak's Concerto in B Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Opus 104. University of Northern Iowa faculty pianist Dr. Robin Guy collaborated in the performances of the works by Prokofiev and Dvorak.

Master's Flute Recital, Kylie Kay Anderson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The graduate flute recital for Kylie Kay Anderson was presented at 6:00 p.m. on April 8, 2004 in Davis Hall at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa. This recital was presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Music degree in flute performance. The repertoire represented a variety of challenging pieces from German Classical to Twentieth Century: 0istein Sommerfeldt's Vårlåter, Op. 44, Olivier Messiaen's Le Merle Nair pour Flute et Piano, Alfredo Casella's Sicilienne et Burlesque, and Ludwig Van Beethoven's Serenade, Op. 25.

Master's Piano Recital, Kirstin Marie Dyer

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Kirstin Marie Dyer, pianist, presented her graduate piano recital on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at 6:00 in the evening in Davis Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This recital was given in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music degree with an emphasis in Piano Performance. Ms. Dyer's program included works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Barber, and Rachmaninov

Master's Piano Recital, Yuhua Zhou

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Yu-Hua Chou presented a graduate recital at 6 p.m. on March 22nd , 2004, in Davis Hall at the University of Northern Iowa School of Music. The recital was presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music degree requirements in piano performance. The recital program consisted of pieces by Domenico Scarlatti, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms.

An Overview Of A Jazz Recital And Related Pedagogy, Duncan William Bamsey

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The Master of Music Jazz Pedagogy recital and abstract serve as a capstone to the program's curriculum. The recital provides the student the opportunity to apply and demonstrate his/her knowledge through performance. The recital abstract records the pedagogical approaches, techniques, and resources. This recitalist was required to perform selected compositions on his principle instrument and the following rhythm section instruments: piano, bass guitar, and drum set. The selections performed on the primary instrument, the E-flat alto saxophone, emphasized improvisation in relation to correct style, harmonic accuracy, and time-feel. Performances on the rhythm section instruments demonstrated a functional playing ability and …

An Investigation Of The Instrument Selection Processes Used By Directors Of Beginning Bands, Dale Edward Bazan

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The goal of a musical instrument selection process is to have an organized, efficient, and effective method that ensures the best match of student and instrument. Research has suggested that a carefully planned instrument selection process aids recruitment and retention by heightening pre-beginning band students' awareness of the band program and musical instruments. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing student instrument choices and the instrument selection tests and procedures used by band directors. Also examined were differences in the instrument selection processes between groups determined by: (a) level of teacher education, (b) teacher experience, ( …

Transcriptions, Paraphrases, And Arrangements: The Compositional Art Of Moritz Moszkowski, Gilya Hodos

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Although more or less forgotten by most musicians, Moritz Moszkowski (1854–1925) was a celebrated composer, conductor, teacher, editor, and performer. This thesis seeks to draw a thorough biographical sketch of the composer as both a man and a musician and to provide a general description of his piano transcriptions, arrangements, and paraphrases, as well as a detailed analysis of three of his virtuosic piano transcriptions. An analysis of Moszkowski's standing among his peers is also presented. His often under-appreciated achievements are documented in the musical journals of his day, including The Etude, The Musical Courier, The Musical Times, Musician, and …

An Ethnoarchaeomusicological Investigation Of Highland Guatemalan Maya Dance-Plays, Mark Harold Howell

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Instrumental music played on two valveless trumpets and a wooden slit-drum currently accompanies the highland Guatemalan Maya dance-play Rab'inal Achi. These two instrument types are known from the Prehispanic record and have been associated with the play since its first mention in the mid-nineteenth century.

The script of the Rab'inal Achi is considered by many scholars to have Prehispanic roots. The possibility that its accompanying music also originated in Precolumbian times is the impetus behind my study. To explore this possibility I apply ethnoarchaeomusicological research methods, incorporating data supplied by iconology-iconography, ethnographic analogy, history, archaeology, and music analysis. Ethnoarchaeomusicological …