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Playing Together: A Chamber Music Guide, Nicholas Scott Matherne

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

Chamber Music, as purported by numerous academic and non-academic music education sources, is a valuable for developing the essential skills for musical development. The guide is designed to serve as scaffolding for young musicians to play chamber music together without the structure of a formal teacher. To facilitate this process for a variety of students, the music is designed using diverse instrumentation scoring so that any group of 5 musicians can play together the music arranged for this book. By examining all of the exercises in this guide, young musicians will complete self-driven content lessons in all of the nine …

Chamber Music: Strings And Piano, Ethan Reed, Rafael Zepeda, Varsénik Aslanyan, Emy Eddow, Priscilla Peraza, Devin Marcus, Laura Schildbach, Arturo Balmaceda, Stephanie Calascione, Jordan Perez-Lomeli, Sam Ek, Rachelle Schouten, Alicia Correa, Leeyeon Kuen, Nathaniel Cook, Suzanne Haitz, Austin Phillips, Stephanie Anderson, Michael Fleming, Will Parker, Javier Chacon, Connor Bogenreif, Kimberly Levin, Christopher Defazio, Connie Tu, Gabrielle Stetz, Ariel Chien, Chloé Tardif, Nicholas Kaynor

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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Instrumental Chamber Music: Winds And Brass, Chapman Woodwind Quintet, Rivera Woodwind Quintet, Chapman Harmoniemusik Ensemble, Chapman University Saxophone Quartet, Chapman Trumpet Ensemble, Greene Brass Quintet, Stetson Brass Quintet, Hall Brass Quintet

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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2014-2015 Ppc Recital - Patricio Pinto Loyola (Bass Trombone), Patricio Pinto, Tatiana Lokhina

PPC/PSDP Recitals

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2014-2015 Class Of 2015 In Concert, Derek Mitchell, Ricardo Pozenatto, Clinton Soisson, Emily Nichols, Wynton Grant, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Cassidy Moore, Isac Ryu, Jordan Robison, Anna Tsukervanik, Delcho Tenev, Jesse Yukimura

Other Student Recitals

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'More Divine Than Human': Early Tudor Plainchant And Polyphony Of The Lenten Compline Office In The Use Of Salisbury, 1485-1558, Mark Wayland Ardrey-Graves

Dissertations, 2014-2019

Codified at Salisbury Cathedral in southern England during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, the Use of Salisbury, or Sarum Use, was an influential model of church structure and liturgy across England until the middle of the sixteenth century. Within this model, certain distinctive features are observable, including patterns of ritual observance in such liturgies as the Office of Compline, prayed at the end of the day. This study examines the structure of the Sarum Compline Office, and the phenomenon of polyphonic music created for its observance, during the forty-day penitential season of Lent. This thesis specifically explores ways in which …

Choro Of Gordon Stout: Representation In A Living Art, Elayne Harris

Dissertations, 2014-2019

This paper investigates the musical inspiration behind the collection of choros composed by American percussionist-composer, Gordon Stout. Three of Stout’s choros, Choro No. 1: Americana, Choro No. 3, and Choro No. 7: The Road Less Traveled are discussed in detail within the context of traditional Brazilian choro and the solo guitar pieces by Augusto Marcellino, which directly inspired Stout’s compositions. The research for this project included consulting musicological texts on choro, interviews with the composer and his colleague Pablo Cohen, listening to choro recordings, score study of traditional choro lead sheets, as well as the scores of Marcellino …

Debussy And Schoenberg: Two Musical Reactions To Late Romanticism, Priscila Ott Falcao Oliveira

Dissertations, 2014-2019

Debussy and Schoenberg were arguably the most important composers at the turn of the twentieth century. Their musical and theoretical innovations influenced many generations of composers, and opened doors for new possibilities in music. Debussy and Schoenberg represent two different musical directions born of two different artistic conceptions and traditions. In comparing the two composers one can see the opposition between France and Germany, between impressionism and expressionism, between tradition and revolution. They both wrote significant piano pieces that illustrate the evolution of their compositional techniques and styles. Debussy and Schoenberg left letters and essays with their opinions about music, …

Effective Elements Of Conducting: A Study Of High School Orchestra Directors, Matthew J. Brooks

Dissertations, 2014-2019

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how effectively current high school orchestra directors demonstrate the elements of conducting. To do this, I first selected what elements of conducting would be evaluated and then defined what is effective for each. From this, I created a conductor evaluation form consisting of a 1-Not Effective to 5-Effective rating scale to score how effectively each element is demonstrated. The results would later address the primary research questions:

1. What elements of conducting do high school orchestra directors demonstrate most effectively?
2. What elements of conducting do high school orchestra directors demonstrate least effectively?

Current …

Use Your Words: A Lyrical Guide To The Opera-Inspired Paraphrases Of Antonino Pasculli (1842-1924), Aaron S. Hill

Dissertations, 2014-2019

There are currently ten available works by Antonino Pasculli (1842-1924) for solo oboe or English horn and accompaniment inspired by themes from nineteenth-century operas by Bellini, Donizetti, Meyerbeer, and Verdi. These pieces are so virtuosic that Pasculli has been dubbed the “Paganini of the Oboe.” The technical demands can be so high that performers can neglect to approach artistic and scholarly interpretation of his lyrical passages. Some editions of his music list the referenced act and scene number from the original source. No existing editions include complete text from the original vocal excerpts or the context from the plots of …

What Do I Assume? An Applied Lesson Approach Integrating Critical Thinking And Student-Directed Learning, Ayn T. Balija

Dissertations, 2014-2019

The applied music lesson remains a revered symbol of Western European tradition in American music education. Very little research exists assessing its continued viability as a method in its current form. This paper examines eight author observed assumptions about applied music lessons which flaw the learning process. Through available research, the assumptions demonstrate that the traditional applied lesson is teacher centered and difficult to assess. Exposing the resultant delusions of the eight assumptions reveals how a holistic approach in a studio can engage students in critical thinking and enhance student self-awareness. These primary goals place the educational emphasis on the …

The Hungarian Rhapsodies And The 15 Hungarian Peasant Songs: Historical And Ideological Parallels Between Liszt And Bartók, David B. Hill

Dissertations, 2014-2019

While Liszt has been recognized as central to Hungary’s place in Western music, Bartók has been credited with composing Hungary’s authentic nationalistic music. Liszt’s role in Hungarian nationalistic music and his influence on Bartók have only recently been given serious attention. Musicologists are beginning to concede that Liszt’s ‘nationalistic’ source—though a hybrid of styles—constituted a legitimate nationalistic style worthy of research. The author examines two transitional piano pieces composed by the respective composers: Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsodies and Bartók’s Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs. He draws attention to similarities in the genesis of the works, in the role each work played in …

Olivier Messiaen: A Performance Guide For Selected Mélodie, Melissa M. Sumner

Dissertations, 2014-2019

The purpose of this study is to present a performance guide on eight selected songs for voice and piano or orchestra by Olivier Messiaen. The performance guide is the result of five years of research, study, and performance of the presented material. It offers a comprehensive study of information relevant for the performer and collaborator. Included is a concise biography of the composer, followed by an overview of the most important compositional style traits Messiaen used in these works. The focus of the paper turns into a detailed analysis of Trois Mélodies, Vocalise-étude, and selected mélodie from Poèmes pour Mi: …

Highlights In Jazz Concert 323- Salute To Wycliffe Gordon, Jack Kleinsinger

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz

Jack Kleinsinger presents Highlights in Jazz. The concert was held at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Thursday, May 7th, 2015 at 8:00 pm. Jack served as producer and master of ceremonies for the series of concerts. Artists for the concert include Jay Leonhart, Terell Stafford, Aaron Diehl, Adrian Cunningham, Ted Rosenthal, Alvin Atkinson, Yasushi Nakamura, and Wycliffe Gordon.

2014-2015 Performance Forum - May 7, 2015, Terrence Smith, Marija Trajkovska, August Berger, Nora Lastre, Lilliana Marrero, Roberto Henriquez, Elizabeth Lee, Yasa Poletaeva, Darren Matias, Clinton Soisson, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Alla Sorokoleova

Performance Forum

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Alzheimer's Disease And The Importance Of Music Therapy, Patricia Kautenberger

Celebration of Learning

Worldwide, statistics suggest that by the year 2050 as many as 80 million individuals will be living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Because current pharmacological interventions can only slow its progression, the pathology eventually overcomes the benefits of the medications, thus leaving a deficit in long-term treatment. However, the preservation of the brain’s ability to work with and benefit from music has created a window of opportunity for an alternative treatment. Music therapy has been shown to be a promising alternative treatment because it has very little risk, and studies suggest that it is effective in improving familiarity and recollection in …

Flaher For Wind Ensemble, Benjamin W. Lee

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Music compositions are vehicles of communication. Organized music ensembles in schools allow for students to share in the process of music-making and extramusical expression within the curriculum. As of late, school districts have made a push in mental health awareness and suicide prevention within professional development seminars. This project views the music classroom as an important, open environment for such pressing social subjects. In such, my composition—Flaher (pronounced “flare”)—pays homage to a friend, Anthony Flaherty, who committed suicide (keeping his namesake in the work’s title). Flaher is an accessible piece for high school or college band that directors can …

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Piano Ensemble Class, Spring 2015, Final Performance, Henning Vauth, Johan Botes

All Performances

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Big Band And Jazz Combos, Chapman Big Band, Chapman Jazz Combo

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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2014-2015 Master Of Music Recital - Jihee Kim (Flute), Jihee Kim, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Master of Music Recitals

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2014-2015 Ppc Recital - Jennifer Lee (Violin), Jennifer Lee, Sheng Yuan Kuan

PPC/PSDP Recitals

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2014-2015 Brass Chamber Music Concert, Marianela Cordoba, Kevin Karabell, Hugo Valverde Villalobos, Zongxi Li, Patricio Pinto, Jordan Robison, Emily Nichols, Derek Mitchell, Zackary Brown, Mark Poljak, Clinton Soisson, Josue Jimenez Morales, Joseph Guimaraes, Parker Lee, Ricardo Chinchilla, Natalie Smith, Shaun Murray, Mariana Cisneros, Nicole Kukieza

Other Student Recitals

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Student Recital: Elizabeth Stanworth, Soprano, Elizabeth Stanworth, Oksana Lutsyshyn,

Student Recitals

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Kaze No Daichi Taiko: Convergent Thoughts Colliding Sounds, William Gruber

Honors Projects

By composing original works for kumi daiko, a Japanese group drumming musical style, I answer questions about authenticity and appropriation as an outsider playing this world music.

Patti Smith In The Changing Culture From The 1960s To The 1970s, Jay H. Bernstein

Publications and Research

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Scott Nibert, Clarinet, Scott Nibert

All Performances

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2014-2015 The Lynn Conservatory Bassoon Studio Recital, Eric Van Der Veer Varner, Carina Inoue, Joshua Luty, Ruth Santos, Olga Kim, Hyunwook Bae, Sebastian Castellanos

Studio Recitals

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Chapman Guitar Ensemble, Chapman Guitar Ensetnble

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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2014-2015 Master Class - Elmar Oliveira (Violin), Elmar Oliveira, Olesya Rusina, Anastasiya Timofeeva, Mozhu Yan, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Terrence Smith, Yalyen Savignon, Yasa Poletaeva, Darren Matias

Master Classes

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Chapman University Wind Symphony, Chapman University Wind Symphony

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.