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The Gretsch House Telegram, A Publication For Gretsch Retailers, Volume 10 No. 1, Gretsch Company

Gretsch Company Newsletters

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Paper Due Today: Score For The Original Film, Daniel Vendt

Compositions

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Analysis Of Data Sets Using Trio Sonification, Charlie Cullen, Eugene Coyle

Conference papers

Recent advances in technology have suggested that sound and audio play a far greater part in our daily working lives than ever before. Mobile phone ring tones are now based upon polyphonic music sequences that allow relatively complex audio to be generated from a handset by way of conveying information (i.e. a call or message is incoming). This real world example of sonification suggests that far more could be made of sonification techniques for analysis- particularly in the business environment. One advantage of sonification is its relatively hands free nature in that once a sequence is being played it does …

Death Of A Mother, Mary Moynihan

Books/Book Chapters

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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 …

Singing At Tertiary Level : Training The Female Singer In The First Year Of Studying Voice, Claire Lenyk

Theses : Honours

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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.

The Significance Of Selected Piano Compositions By Pancho Vladigerov, Boriana Kojouharova Buckles

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This study examines selected compositions for piano by Pancho Vladigerov - the Three Pieces for Piano, Opus 15, Bulgarian Rhapsody, Opus 16, Shumen Miniatures, Opus 29, and Improvisation and Toccata, from Episodes, Opus 36. These pieces strongly represent the various periods and stylistic trends of the composer. They are also among Vladigerov's most popular and frequently performed piano compositions. The first chapter provides a brief biography of Pancho Vladigerov and an overview of his most important compositions. Chapter Two contains an overview of the solo piano works of Vladigerov. Chapter Three examines the selected piano compositions from a formal and …

An Original Composition, Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, And An Analysis Of Camargo Guarnieri's Concerto No. 5 Para Piano E Orquestra, Liduino Jose Pitombeira De Oliveira

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation is in two parts. The first part is an original composition, "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra." The second part is an analysis of Brazilian composer Camargo Guarnieri's "Concerto No. 5 para Piano e Orquestra." I chose to analyze this work by Guarnieri because I am also a native from Brazil and I believe he is one of the most outstanding composers of the twentieth century. His wonderful mastery of both modern and traditional techniques of composition, the blending of these techniques with genuine folk and popular sonorities of his native culture, and a disciplined life entirely dedicated to …

American Verismo?: Insights Into The Padrone, And Opera By George Whitefield Chadwick (13 November 1854 - 4 April 1931), Jon Steffen Truitt

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The contribution of George Whitefield Chadwick (13 November 1854 – 4 April 1931) to American music comes in many forms: composer, teacher, conductor, pianist and organist. A leading figure of the Second School of New England composers, Chadwick was also largely responsible for the effective reorganization of the New England Conservatory. He was arguably one of the most influential teachers in American music in the latter half of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. This study deals with Chadwick’s last opera intended for professional production, The Padrone. The opera, an American example of Italian verismo, is …

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 …

An Analysis Of György Ligeti's Nonsense Madrigals, Dennis Malfatti

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

While other contemporary composers have written works called madrigals, Ligeti's Nonsense Madrigals are truly unique as exemplified by the myriad of influences that went into their creation, the technical challenges of their performance, and in the aesthetic result, one which is incomparable to most musical compositions past or present including works by Ligeti himself. Ligeti’s compositional style in these works include the parodying of compositional techniques from the 14th century as well as the rhythmic provocativeness of jazz. The use of parody in these works is compatible with Ligeti’s choice of texts which includes literary parodies by Lewis Carroll. In …

A Study Of The Quintet For Piano And Strings By Richard Danielpour, Myung Jin Kuh

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Richard Danielpour is recognized as one of the most successful and acclaimed composers today. His music is often described as neo-romantic: full of grand gestures, highly accessible, brilliantly orchestrated, and rhythmically powerful and exciting. His music is based on the traditions of European classical music; however, it also combines the American vernacular of the 20th century, including jazz, rock, and pop music. His special interests in metaphysics and non-Western culture, especially Zen Buddhism, are also reflected in his compositions. This study examines Danielpour’s Quintet for Piano and Strings, written in 1988. The work consists of three movements with the descriptive …

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 Practical Guide To Twentieth-Century Violin Etudes With Performance And Theoretical Analysis, Aaron Michael Farrell

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This document is a partial catalog of what is readily available to violinists for studies relating to twentieth-century repertoire. More studies in this area exist throughout the world, so those presented here are intended merely as a starting point. The document also contains factual information about the studies, as well as performance and theoretical analysis and biographical information about the composers. This information is designed to serve a variety of purposes. The factual and biographical information may be used by the violinist to choose appropriate etudes for himself/herself or a student. Later, the in-depth analysis will assist players throughout the …

An Original Composition Symphony No. 1 "Night Symphony" And An Analysis Of Selected Traditional And Non-Traditional Elements Of Harmony In Credo By Krzvsztof Penderecki, Aaron Edward Johnson

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The first part of this dissertation is an original composition Symphony No. 1 "Night Symphony." It is a three-movement work scored for large orchestra. Each of the three movements is subtitled with a descriptive aspect of a different part of the night: 1. Twilight, 2. Nocturne, and 3. Waning Darkness. The work is not a musical narrative of the night cycle and does not include night sounds. The subtitles are only meant to suggest the general mood I associate with particular stages of the night. The tempi of the movements fall into a fast-slow-fast arrangement. The outer movements are scored …

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 …

An Original Work: "Brothers And Sisters" And Songs From Letters By Libby Larsen : An Analysis, Andrea J. Mitternight

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation consists of two parts. The first part is an original composition by the author entitled "Brothers and Sisters." The orchestra piece is an expressive program symphony in three movements. The first movement features sections of driving rhythms and fluctuating meters. Two new sections, more reflective and stable in nature, offset the more volatile sections. Herein lie moments of steady and unchanging rhythms and a sense of constancy. The movement ends with a return of the furious instability heard in the previous sections. Unlike the first movement, the second begins with a more somber mood. The introduction exposes the …

Master’S Recital In Piano, Hye Kyoung Jeong

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Hye Kyoung Jeong presented a graduate recital at 6 pm on April 9, 2004, in Davis Hall at the University of Northern Iowa. The recital was presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music degree requirements in piano performance. The recital program consisted of pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …