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Kenny Wheeler: Melody, Harmony And Structure : An Analysis Of The Melodic, Harmonic And Structural Techniques In The Compositions Of Kenny Wheeler, And The Implementation Of Those Techniques Into The Authors Own Creative Process, Alice Humphries

Theses : Honours

Kenny Wheeler is a Canadian born trumpeter and composer who has gained the respect and admiration of musicians and critics alike for his distinct and beautiful compositions. Despite this acclaim, am extensive search of relevant literature has revealed very little academic study of his compositional technique. Through an analysis of the melodic, harmonic and structural techniques evident in selected compositions by Kenny Wheeler, this dissertation offers insight into what gives Wheeler's music its distinct sound. The influence of these techniques on the author's own creative work is discussed through an exegesis. The dissertation consists of three chapters. The first chapter …

Unlv New Horizons Band, Zach Hartley, David Irish, Vanessa Spykerman, Anthony Labounty, Takayoshi Suzuki, Danielle S. Mccracken

Orchestra

Program listing performers and works performed

2009- 2010 Unlv Mcnair Journal, Kathleen Bell, Danetta Bradley, Vacheral M. Carter, Nydia Diaz, Kathryn E. English, Sarah Harrison, Michelle Israel, Christina Macke, Erica Orozco, Pilar Palos, Sandra Ramos, Soraya A. Silverman, Susan Taylor, Sajar Camara, William Mccurdy, Yvonne C. Morris, Maxym V. Myroshnychenko, Ricardo Rios, Monique Sulls, Bremen Vance, Barbara Wallen

McNair Journal

Journal articles based on research conducted by undergraduate students in the McNair Scholars Program

Table of Contents

Biography of Dr. Ronald E. McNair

Statements:

Dr. Neal J. Smatresk, UNLV President

Dr. Juanita P. Fain, Vice President of Student Affairs

Dr. William W. Sullivan, Associate Vice President for Retention and Outreach

Mr. Keith Rogers, Deputy Executive Director of the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach

McNair Scholars Institute Staff

Concert Recording 2009-04-01, Gregory Battista, Gregory Battista, Kristine Mezines

Concert Recordings & Programs

Napoli. Canzone Napoitana con variazioni / Herman Bellstadt -- Sonate no. 4 BWV 1033 / J.S. Bach ; arr. Benjamin Pierce -- Tourmaline / Jack Stamp -- Euphonium concerto (2000) / Bruce Broughton -- Czardas / Vitorio Monti ; arr. Benjamin Pierce

Concert Recording 2009-11-10, Gregory Battista, Kristine Mezines

Concert Recordings & Programs

Concerto for bass tuba / Ralph Vaughan Williams -- Three miniatures / Anthony Plog -- Soloquies / John Stevens -- Concerto / Martin Ellerby

Concert Recording 2009-12-04a, Sophie Kirmanidou, Gregory Battista, Shea Williamson, Katie Priest, Michael Olefsky, Olga Greenhut, Adam Vanderbush, Andrew Thompson

Concert Recordings & Programs

Concerto for bass tuba and orchestra / Vaughan Williams -- Rigoletto. Caro nome che il mio cor (Held within my inmost heart) / Giuseppe Verdi -- Suite Itallienne, violin and piano / Igor Stravinsky -- Concerto for trombone and orchestra / Henri Tomasi -- Sonata for 2 pianos in D Major KV448 / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Sonata for trumpet and piano / Eric Ewazen -- Sonata for viola and piano / Rebecca Clarke

Concert Recording 2009-02-10, Corderro Baxter, S. Michael Shuman

Concert Recordings & Programs

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Concert Recording 2009-11-04, Kristin Harwell, William Bauldwin

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonata, op. 17 / Ludwig van Beethoven -- Concerto for horn and strings / Gordon Jacob -- Sonata / Paul Hindemith

Concert Recording 2009-12-07, Adam Vanderbush, Kyle Russell, Matt Beach, Kevin Kelly, Joseph Rulli, Johnathan Paape, Michael Irvin, Clay Johnson, Derek Faires, Joe Kane, Andrew Moffett, Brian Stackhouse, Gelynda Johnson, Joseph Ralston, Michael Moore, Jim Sloan, Jesse Austin, Jordan Wilhelm, Joshua Carnes, Tasuku Itoh, Derek Walker, Jesse Austin, Wanbli Gamache, Hank Miller, Robert Kain, Joe Wilhelm, Haley Thomas, Molly Cowan, Mark Shields, Gary Sloan

Concert Recordings & Programs

Watermelon man / Herbie Hancock -- Mr. P.C. / John Coltrane -- The chicken / Pee Wee Ellis -- Maiden voyage / Herbie Hancock -- 728 / Johnny Coles -- Scrapple from the Apple / Charlie Parker -- Lady Bird / Tadd Dameron -- Regalito de Dios / Gary Sloan

Concert Recording 2009-04-22a, Nattapon Banjatammanon, Olga Greenhut, Catalina Ortega

Concert Recordings & Programs

Airheads for flute and b♭ clarinet / Gary Schocker -- Sonatina for clarinet and piano / Joseph Horovitz -- Premiere rhapsodie pour clarinette en si bemol et orchestre / Claude Debussy -- Concerto for clarinet and string orchestra / Aaron Copland

An Analysis Of Selected Band Works With Composer Perspective, Joshua J. Kumpula

Masters Theses

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Combinations: An Exploration Of Variety In A Jazz Program, Pierre Olivier David

Masters Theses

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Inclusion And Adaptation Resources For General Music Teachers, Judy A. Doughty

Masters Theses

A majority of music teachers are faced with the responsibility to educate students with special needs in the public school system. As the emphasis on special education becomes more and more important in today's society, music teachers are required to meet the needs of all students. The purpose of this study is to provide resources and share ideas from research as a help to in-service music teachers who are experiencing the inclusion of children with special needs into their music classrooms and programs. The study will discuss the increase in the involvement of music teachers with children who have special …

Ken Russell: Musical Mythmaker, Michael Adams

Publications and Research

Iconoclastic English film director Ken Russell (1927-2011) made more films about music and musical figures than any other filmmaker. His theatrical films and BBC films from 1959 to 2002 are examined.

Post-Structuralism And Music Theory (A Response To Adam Krims), Joseph N. Straus

Publications and Research

In a recent article in this journal, Adam Krims has argued that mainstream music theory, with its organicist bias, is fundamentally incompatible with post-structuralist thought. This commentary is a defense of theory-based analysis in a postmodern world.

Concert Recording 2009-04-04, Lynn Francis, Brian Stackhouse, Micah Hardwick, Clay Parkhurst, Chalon L. Ragsdale, Kalvin Henderson, Stephanie Kulesza, Felicia Pfluger, Taylor Zielke, Jesse Austin, Mary Beth Martin, Lauren Taylor, Kolby Palmore

Concert Recordings & Programs

Threads / Paul Lansky -- Rotation no. 1 / Eric Sammut -- Jade circles / David Skidmore -- Concerto for marimba / Eric Ewazen -- Zauberkraft / Eric Santos -- Sedimental structures / Gordon Stout -- Butchemish ragtime / George Tantchev

Concert Recording 2009-01-22, Er-Gene Kahng, Ryo Yanagitani

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonata for piano and violin in c minor, op. 30 (1801-1802) / Ludwig van Beethoven -- Sonata for violin and piano in G Major (1923-1927) / Maurice Ravel -- Pulsar, for solo violin (2002) ; Incantation, for solo violin (1985) / Augusta Read Thomas -- Rondeau brilliant in b minor, d. 895 (op. 70) (1826) / Franz Schubert

The Dresden School Of Violoncello In The Nineteenth Century, Adriana Venturini

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Until the nineteenth century, the violoncello was considered a background accompaniment instrument. By 1900 however, over eighty method books had been published for cello, and Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss were composing orchestral cello parts equal in difficulty to those of the violin, traditionally the only virtuosic string part. The emancipation from the ties of bass ostinato for the cello began with Bernhard Romberg in Dresden. The group of cellists, who came to be known as the Dresden School, included Kummer, Lee, Goltermann, Cossmann, Popper, Grutzmacher, Davidov, and other cellists that were students and colleagues of this group. The Dresden …

An Analysis Of The Historical And Biographical Influences On The Music Of Francis Poulenc As Portrayed In His Les Soirées De Nazelles, Gay K. Grosz

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

As a composer, Francis Poulenc has been under-appreciated and overlooked by many contemporary performers and teachers. Poulenc wrote music from his heart, paying little heed to formal systems or musical fashions of his day. In matters of harmony, he was content to use conventional chromatic harmony, but in a manner uniquely his own. Poulenc’s compositions always reflected his personality and Les Soirées de Nazelles is no exception. The many facets of Poulenc’s personality cannot be separated from his music and they contribute to its wit and charm. This document is an examination of Poulenc’s background, personality, and influences, and how …

A Master’S Recital In Voice, Elizabeth Ann Carr

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, Elizabeth Ann Carr, soprano, presented a recital in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music Degree in vocal performance. The recital opened with On this Island, a cycle of songs by Benjamin Britten, set to the collection of poetry by W.H. Auden entitled Look, Stranger! This cycle was followed by three melodies by Faure, on the poetry of Verlaine and Samain. The second half of the recital featured Menotti's Canti della lontananza on text written by the composer, and the last set consisted of three complimentary songs of Joseph Marx on text by Lingen, Hartleben, …

A Master's Recital In Percussion, Matthew M. Andreini

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This recital was given in partial fulfillment of a Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance at the University of Northern Iowa. The selections included in this program are works which are representative of both the historical and contemporary styles of percussion composition. The following abstract provides discussion in the historical background, compositional styles, systems of notation, and performance techniques used in each of the works from the program.

A Symbolic Sonification Of L-Systems, Adam James Wilson

Publications and Research

This paper describes a simple technique for the sonification of branching structures in plants. The example is intended to illustrate a qualitative definition of best practices for sonification aimed at the production of musical material. Visually manifest results of tree growth are modelled and subsequently mapped to pitch, time, and amplitude. Sample results are provided in symbolic music notation.

0772: Jason Stewart Video, 2007-2008, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection consists of 18 Panasonic Mini DV tapes of interviews and other raw film used in the creation of the documentary film about Philip Belt titled “Phil Belt and the Forte Piano.” Also included in the collection is a DVD copy of the final documentary along with a booklet documenting major life events for Belt. The DVD contains the following chapters: 1. Road Trip, 2. Introducing Phil Belt, 3. Getting Into Piano Building, 4. The Historical Performance Revival, 5. Phil Belt the Forte Piano Maker, 6. End Credits, Bonus: 1. Growing Up (Phil’s Younger Years).

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: The Effects Of Using Music With Young Children, Eileen Heck

Graduate Research Papers

One way for children to experience music and develop early literacy skills is through nursery rhymes such as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. This project addresses the benefits of using music with young children and the importance of professional development with early childhood educators. More and more research is being done to explore and study the effects of music with young children. It is becoming evident that music has many benefits that can enhance young children's lives. Some of these benefits include expanding children's communication skills, building oral language skills, developing phonological awareness skills, and extending concepts of print. Some …

Mentoring Apprentice Music Therapists For Peace And Social Justice Through Community Music Therapy: An Arts-Based Study, Guylaine Vaillancourt

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

Community music therapy (CoMT) is a creative approach that liberates expressions, giving voice to groups of individuals of all age, status, and race who contribute, in their own way, to build a better society. In this dissertation, I intend to reveal some of the critical themes in the experiences and relationships that apprentice music therapists have with community music therapy, peace, social justice, leadership, and mentorship. Individual interviews were conducted with apprentice music therapists who participated in a co-researchers’ group experience using arts-based research (ABR) and participatory action research (PAR). Principles and foundations for a future model of practice in …

Music In The Lives Of Two Children With Autism : A Case Study, Elizabeth Ron Fang

Master's Theses

This thesis is a qualitative case study about two children with autism spectrum disorder and the role of music in their lives. It explores how music serves as a non-threatening medium for learning and developing skills necessary to function successfully in life. The stories of the children and their parents are shared through their personal account and the author's observations. The literature in the field reveals that a structured/functional use of music helps communication, social interaction, appropriate behavior, motor skills, and academics in children with autism. Each child is able to actively participate in music-making within varied and appropriate settings …

Concert Recording 2009-04-05, Jennifer Dolkos, Allison Rasche, Chelsea Williams, Tony Collins, Helena Miller, Michael Lutz, Marie Erickson, Catalina Ortega, Ronda Mains, Katie Smith, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Flute Studio

Concert Recordings & Programs

Hyper Hare and Tortise / J. Aesop -- "Hey Tony" -- Russian Dance / Upsidedownsky -- "Hey Tony" -- Valse ignoble / L. Gearhart -- "Hey Tony" -- Cavort / Cessog -- "Hey Tony" -- The Adams Family theme / Vic Mizzy ; arr. Chris Potter -- Loony Tunes theme / Chris Stalling ; arr. Michael Lutz

Concert Recording 2009-04-26, Olga Greenhut, Chelsea Williams, Maja Sevo, Emily Nelson, Jennifer Dolkos, Gregory Battista, Lynn Francis

Concert Recordings & Programs

Kokopeli / Katherine Hoover -- La traviata. Ah fors'e lui / Guiseppe Verdi -- Sonatine for flute and piano / Henri Dutilleux -- Mephisto waltz no. 1 / Franz Lizst -- Short stories / Gary Shocker -- Tourmaline / Jack Stamp -- Sedimental structures / Gordon Stout

Concert Recording 2009-04-27, Jennifer Dolkos, Emily Nelson, Kristin Harwell, Patrick Sallings

Concert Recordings & Programs

Maya (2001) / Ian Clarke -- Histoire du tango (1980). Bordel 1900 ; Cafe 1913 ; Nightclub 1960 ; Concert aujour d'hui / Astor Piazzolla -- Short stories (1999) / Gary Schocker -- Concerto in D Major, op. 283 (1908) / Carl Reinecke