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2012 Iowa High School All-State Jazz Ensembles, May 10, 2012 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

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Highlights In Jazz Concert 312- We Call It Jazz, Jack Kleinsinger, Danny Gottlieb

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz

Jack Kleinsinger presents Highlights in Jazz. The concert was held at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:00 pm. Jack served as producer and master of ceremonies for the series of concerts. Artists for the concert include Michael Wolff, Harvie S, Victor Jones, Baby Jane Dexter, Christian McBride BIG BAND, Melissa Walker, Ben Williams, Zavier Davis, Steve Davis, James Burton, Michael Dease, Doug Purviance, Nebate Isles, Frank Groove, Frank Green, Freddie Hendrix, Brandon Lee, Carl Rigoli, Ron Blake, Loren Schoenberg, Steve Wilson, Todd Bashore, and special guest Russ Patterson.

Preparation And Performance Of William Bolcom’S Cabaret Songs, Sara Linger

Honors Theses

The Cabaret Songs Complete by William Bolcom and Arnold Weinstein are true gems amongst the vast genre of twentieth century American art song. These songs are particularly unique because they meld the world of classical singing with modern styles, such as jazz, pop, and blues, as only William Bolcom can do. The songs are musically and dramatically challenging, making them less common in the traditional college student repertoire. Studying and performing these pieces has been a challenging and rewarding experience for me.

The purpose of this thesis is to provide a resource for the preparation of a cabaret show, specifically …

Inside The Score In The 21st Century: Techniques For Contemporary Large Jazz Ensemble Composition, Tyler Dennis

Honors Theses

This study will attempt to de-mystify some of the techniques utilized in contemporary large ensemble jazz arranging. Large ensemble writing has morphed drastically from its earlier, more well-known inceptions, and yet there is no academic literature out there to explain exactly what this change entails. Through this study, I will attempt to break down the components of this music in order to provide insight for the non-musician and inspiration for the aspiring jazz composer. There is a wealth of knowledge to be found in the large ensemble music of the past decade, and I will attempt to systematically break this …

Relevant Jesus: A Study Of The Integration Of Popular Culture Into The Christian Church, Amie Guenard

Honors Theses

The Christian church today takes on the characteristics of many centuries past in style and ritual. Some churches are choosing to embrace the culture of our booming entertainment industry in order to gain the attention of a “sights and sounds” generation. This research contains a historical review of the relationship between the entertainment world and the Christian church as well as a case study of First Hattiesburg Baptist Church of Hattiesburg, MS. The results of this research show that the deliberate incorporation of secular communication and entertainment strategies into the regular functions First Hattiesburg Baptist Church has had more positive …

Senior Recital, Corinne Hymel, Travis Lohmann, Tim Harpster, Zuriel Santoyo, David Warner, Jeremy Russo

Senior Recitals

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Student Pianists In Recital: Secondary Piano, Elisa Perez-Selsky, D.J. Gibson, Julie Pajuheshfar, Christina Cheon, Nathan Campbell, Scott Stedman, Alayne Hsieh, Catherine Shadrake, Carin Lerma, Kyla Mccarrel, Johannes Leonard Lohner, Hunter Schmidt

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Student Recital, Nicole Harris, Shane Jensen

Junior Recitals

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Student Piano Showcase, Amira Fulton, Kristi Mckinley, Gloria Cho, Linda Zhou, Arsen Jamkotchian, Evan Roth, Johannes Leonard Lohner, Kylena Parks, Eileen Regullano, Brittany Bethurum, Patrick Gutman, Molly Iker, Tiffany Liu, James Higgs, Theresa Silveyra, Alphonso Sanchez

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Doctoral Chamber Recital, Wen Zhang, Karen J. Mccann, Marla P. Huizar, Elizabeth Bedrosian, Yi Yan, Chang Yue, Anthony Rodriguez, Rahmaan James Phillip, Timothy Harpster, Aki Oshima, Christina Mchugh, Kim Kehau Chai Ii, Qiang Cheng, Siyi Yan, Hong-Lin Li

Graduate Student Recitals

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Senior Recital, Alex Cornwell, Jae Ahn-Benton, Jessica Waslesky, Isabella Ivy, Samantha Ciarlo, Liz Bedrosian, Liz Bedrosian, David Chaves, Joshua Sjoen, David Warner, Zuriel Santoyo, Lindsay Testai, John Cannon, Michael Villarreal, Daniel Alameda

Senior Recitals

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Using Music To Study: Variables That Affect A Student's Incorporation Of Music In Their Academic World, Kelly Perez

Honors Scholar Theses

This study reports relationships made between a student’s personality and his or her preferences to use music while studying. Other behaviors regarding music in a non-academic setting are also discussed. Data from 67 participants suggest that highly organized individuals show a tendency to use music for studying and to make use of playlists they created. They use music to enhance their mood. Many of the dimensions that describe agreeable people are related to using music for academic purposes, but also highly correlated to studying with other people. The results suggest that the way we use music in our lives is …

Master's Recital, Erin Kenelly, Krisztina Kover, Justin Lee Bland, David Warner

Graduate Student Recitals

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Master's Recital, Erin Paul, Jonathan Gorst, Dominick Chenes

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Master's Recital, Jahmaul Abiodun Bakare, Spencer Baker

Graduate Student Recitals

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Senior Recital, Tyler Mckusick, Stephen Shapiro, Mycah Krason, Josh Williams, Uli Geissendoerfer, Daniel Alameda, Jesse Garcia, Jorge Machain, Kendall Demavivas, Aaron Delahuerta, Nick Veslaney, Stephen Anongthep, Noe Otani, Paul Munger, Brian Murphy, Keaton Martin, Steven Porter, Patrick Garcia, Gizmo Hall, Sammi Ciarlo, Liz Bedrosian, David Chavez, Anthony Rodriguez

Senior Recitals

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2011-2012 Class Of 2012 In Concert, Anastasiya Timofeeva, Matthew Davies, Elis Regina Ramos, Agnieszka Sornek, Scott Crawford, Maria Lyapkova, Sara Lynch, Yang Shen, Doniyor Zuparov, Tao Lin, Chien-I Yang, Fabian Alvarez, Claire Chiu, Aaron Heine, Ann Fontanella

Other Student Recitals

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The Illusion Of Chaos: The Compositional Structure Of Olivier Messiaen’S Le Merle Noir, Tiana Lynn Grise

Dissertations, 2014-2019

When Olivier Messiaen submitted his work Le Merle Noir as the 1952 Paris Conservatoire examination piece for flute, he utilized a number of significant compositional techniques. At the time of its writing, Messiaen was in a phase of his oeuvre which included not only traditional methods of composition, but experimentation with more modern methods, such as dodecaphony, total serialism, and the use of birdsong as important thematic material. In Le Merle Noir, the amalgam of these methods results in a work that seems to have all of the wild and chaotic aspects of nature, but in reality has been painstakingly …

J. S. Bach And The High School Choir: A Resource Guide For Teachers Of Intermediate And Advanced Level High School Choirs, Lynn G. Atkins Jr.

Dissertations, 2014-2019

While familiarly with Bach’s well-known themes exists in the general aspects of contemporary lifestyle, providing exposure to the choral works of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) presents a particular challenge to the high school choral director. The purpose of this investigation is to provide a resource guide for the performance of choral masterworks of J. S. Bach at the high school level. For the purposes of narrowing this investigation, the following masterworks were reviewed: Magnificat, BWV 243; Mass in B Minor, BWV 232; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; St. John Passion, BWV 245; and St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. A review of …

Early Flute Pedagogy: The Utilization Of Alternative Types Of Flutes For Young Children, Erin Murphy

Dissertations, 2014-2019

The typical practice in flute pedagogy is to start teaching the beginning flute student at approximately ten years of age. When compared to many other instrument disciplines, such as violin and piano, this is a relatively late starting age. The delay is primarily due to the large size and weight of the modern orchestral flute, as well as its lung capacity requirements. Not only do the physical limitations of the modern flute make early study difficult, but if disregarded, they also may pose health risks for the young beginner. This paper will discuss the importance of early childhood musical study …

A Conductor's Analysis: The Birthday Cantatas Of Christoph Graupner (1683-1760), John Patrick Mccarty

Dissertations, 2014-2019

Christoph Graupner (1680-1763), court composer and Kapellmeister for Landgrave Ernst Ludwig of Hessen-Darmstadt, was a prolific and highly regarded composer and an esteemed performer during his lifetime and was a contemporary and colleague of Telemann, Bach, and Handel. The quantity of Graupner’s works number among the highest of Baroque composers, with over 1,800 compositions. Much as his contemporary Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Graupner and his works were largely forgotten following his death. However, unlike Bach, whose music enjoyed a widespread revival during the early nineteenth century that continues to this day, the life and music of Christoph Graupner has remained …

Shanghai Quartet, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University

2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity

Ever since Franz Josef Haydn developed the modern version of a string quartet in the mid-18th century, the most daring and innovative practitioners of the art form has to be Béla Bartók. In this special double program, the Shanghai Quartet flexes its musical muscles by performing the complete Bartók quartet cycle. Written over a 30-year span, Bartók’s six quartets stand as a sonic biography of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic and essential composers.

Piano And Strings Small Ensemble Concert, Rachelle Schouten, Alayne Hsieh, Laura Kressin, Conrad Ho, Cody Bursch, Dylan Levinson, Macie Slick, Laura Schillbach, Eli Kaynor, Lizzie Murtough, Vicki Leach, Johannes Leonard Lohner, Emily Uematsu, Lydia Dutcuic, Will Kellogg, Eli Kaynor, Ben Lambillotte, Matt Owensby, Jesse Simons, Conner Bogenrief, Gabby Stetz, Nathaniel Cook

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Winds Chamber Music, Michael Rushman, Zachary Mariano, Javier Cerna, David Stetson, Ryan Jesch, Tim Mathiesen, Saul Reynoso, Kyle Smith, Matthew Bond, David Housky, Nicole Rosales, Christina Cheon, Nolan Pethren, Kyle Chattleton, Paul Sherman, Jackie Zhou, Cynthia Ley, Bryan Hume, David Corley, Amber Crowe, Hayden Vaughn, Tyler Hardy, Sarah Barr, Sam Weber, Ben Lambillotte, Trevor Garcia, Bella Staav, Iris Jackson

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Doctoral Recital, Chris Tusa, Masha Pisarenko, Mike Smith, Brandon Bell

Graduate Student Recitals

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Doctoral Recital, Sheronda Mckee, Michelle Lee

Graduate Student Recitals

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Are All Things Equal In The Back Row?: Issues Of Bias And The Female Percussionist, Pamela Rae Riggles

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

In observing bands or orchestras at all levels of performance proficiency, very often it becomes apparent to the onlooker that certain sections of instruments tend to be made up of a greater number of either male or female performers. For instance, the percussion and trumpet sections of ensembles often tend to be predominately male (Steinberg, 2001). This begs the question as to what implications there may be for those who have chosen an instrument that is not considered a “typical” instrument for their gender to play? What challenges might these musicians face, and what biases, if any, might they have …

Towards An Understanding Of Pop Music: New Rhetorical Tools Employed In The Analysis Of Four Paul Simon Songs, Dan Haag

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Over the last quarter of a century, scholars from many disciplines have explored the realm of popular trends, music being no exception, including the music of Paul Simon. Simon has distinguished himself as an accomplished songwriter, performer, and he has chosen a path of perpetual self-improvement in these areas. Since his arrival on the music scene in the late 1950's, much has been written about Simon. Most of the literature is purely biographical, recounting his life's details and career accomplishments. The more analytical literature has been largely devoted to the study of his lyrics, which are rich in symbolism and …

Senior Recital, Charlie Gott, Brandon Bell, A. J. Merlino, Chris Tusa

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Convocation, Casey Gardner, Lindsay Testai, Debra Yavitz, Arthur Chivis, Timothy Harpster

Convocations

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