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Clara Schumann: A One-Woman Musical Dynamo, Jean Cabral

Undergraduate Review

No abstract provided.

Alabama Summer: Suite For Orchestra With Structural And Harmonic Analysis, David Frank Mckee

University of Kentucky Doctoral Dissertations

An original composition in three movements for large orchestra. Following the score is a detailed analysis of the work, consisting of an introduction, three sections of analysis devoted to each of the three movements of the composition, and a short conclusion summarizing the analysis.

Scholarly Monographs On Rock Music: A Bibliographic Essay, Monica Berger

Publications and Research

Purpose This article is an overview of scholarly monographs on rock music from 1980 to the present. It provides an overview to the literature for practical purposes of collections development as well as giving the reader insight into key issues and trends related to a interdisciplinary topic that attracts scholars from many disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.

Design/methodology/approach This bibliographic essay, focusing on works related to American culture and of a general nature, includes an overview and historical background; a discussion of how music and ethnomusiciological scholars approach the topic; geographic approaches; literature on four key icons (Elvis, …

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Monica Berger

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

2008 High School Honor Band Festival, 2008 High School Honor Band, Chapman University Wind Symphony

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Student Recital, Brianna Peckham, David Zedaker

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Chester Fritz Auditorium, Betty Allan

UND Departmental Histories

This departmental history was written on the occasion of the UND Quasquicentennial in 2008.

Senior Viola Recital, Johannah Fenton

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

No abstract provided.

Sae Magazin : Das Magazin Von Sae Institute Und Sae Alumni Association 2008|1, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

Missa Brevis, A Work For Chamber Choir, Soloists, And Chamber Ensemble Score And Analysis, Joshua Adam Bornfield

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The Missa Brevis displayed and discussed herein is composed for chamber choir, vocal soloists, and a chamber ensemble of nine instrumental performers. This setting of several sections of the Catholic Mass explores a narrative interpretation of that text, using a programmatic compositional approach, through which all parameters of music were systematically planned. The thesis is in two parts. Part One is an analysis of the composition, both in full and movement by movement, with regard to structure, harmonic contour, melodic design, timbral choices, and the compositional process required for its creation. Part Two is the complete original score of the …

The N.O.C. Project: A Musician’S Evolution, Nick Papageorge

Whittier Scholars Program

The contents of the project are a reflection paper titled “A Musician's Evolution”, an album titled The N.O.C. Project” and two dvds. One is a documentary titled When Papa Lost the Pimps” and a music video titled Rancid Reality”. In the paper the author writes out the lyrics of eight songs, out of the sixteen songs in the album, in order for the reader to analyze them. I chose these songs because I feel that they best represent the goals of my project. They reach a wide variety of emotions and situations. The author credits the understanding of music and …

The Classical Guitar: A Brief History And Introduction To The 20th Century, Curtis N. Smith

Library Research Grants

No abstract provided.

The Collection Of John Mazzarella, Francesco Izzo

Verdi Forum

No abstract provided.

Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: Score And Analysis, Justin Deangelo

Masters Theses

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a composition for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, piano, acoustic bass, drum set, and string quartet.

The 1974 Robert M. Pirsig novel of the same name is the primary source of inspiration.for many aspects of its composition. Elements of plot, setting, theme, tone, form, and imagery of the novel are intended to be expressed, and in some cases, directly alluded to, through corresponding musical elements.

The accompanying analysis dissects the mechanics of the composition as it unfolds. Each chapter discusses a section of the composition by reducing it …

Teaching Techniques: Suggested Techniques In Teaching Music Through Performance In Choir, Lee Ann M. Higginbotham

Masters Theses

A controversial aspect of music.education is the instructor's ability to teach music in addition to, preparation for performances throughout the school year. This document will examine a set of techniques in teaching rhythm, pitch/intonation, expression, and vocal production through rehearsal in performance classes. Practical suggestions will be presented for use and application for the secondary choral music instructor.

Abstracts For The Mind: A Work In Three Movements For Viola And Orchestra, Crystal Johnson

Masters Theses

"Abstracts for the Mind" is a three-movement work for viola and orchestra and was written between the fall semester of 2007 and the spring semester of 2008. Following the piece is my analysis of the work. fn it I will cover the different forms of each movement, how the movements were constructed, and different aspects that pertain to each movement separately. tt is my goal that anyone with a basic knowledge of music will have a more thorough understanding of my piece when they finish reading the analysis.

After The Winter: Score And Analysis, Daniel Cather

Masters Theses

For this project, I composed the script and music for an original musical, After the Winter. The score is given, followed by an analysis of the piece. The main purpose of the analytical portion was not to make a value judgment about my own work, but to simply show how the music enhances the text and to reveal my tendencies and preferences as a composer. It does so by chronologically examining the form, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation of each song. The analysis also provides a plot summary and places After the Winter in the context of musical theater as it …

Concert Recording 2008-04-19, Emily Nelson, Lyndon Meyer

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonata in b minor, bwv 1030 / Johann Sebastian Bach -- Sonatina for flute and piano / Eldin Burton -- Spindrift / Ken Benshoof -- Sonata for flute and piano / Lowell Liebermann

Concert Recording 2008-10-22, Chad Kelsey, S. Michael Shuman

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonatina / Lex van Delden

Concert Recording 2008-04-19a, Graeme Langager, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Jazz Ensemble

Concert Recordings & Programs

Milestones / Miles Davis ; arr. Mike Massey -- Spring can really hang you up the most / Fran Landesman ; Tommy Wolf ; arr. Graeme Langager -- Birk's works / Dizzy Gillespie ; arr. Bill MacIntosh -- Izzy -- Georgia / Stuart Gorrell ; Hoagy Carmichael ; arr. Gene Peurling -- Sea Journey / Chick Corea ; arr. Graeme Langager -- Old devil moon -- Moon and sand / Alec Wilder ; Graeme Langager -- Kansas City / Jerry Leiber ; Mike Stoller ; arr. Graeme Langager -- Foolish Heart

Concert Recording 2008-03-12a, Michael Kuhr, Oliver Molina, C. J. Morris

Concert Recordings & Programs

See ya Thursday (1993) / Steven Mackey -- Suomineito (1999) / Nebojsa Jovan Zivkovic -- Octapar (2004) / Gregg Martin -- Sculpture 3 (1999) / Rudiger Pawassar -- Clapping music (1972) / Steve Reich -- The final precipice (1993) / Jeffrey Peyton

Concert Recording 2008-04-29, Nastassja Riley

Concert Recordings & Programs

Maya / Ian Clarke -- Histoire du tango. Bordello, 1900 ; Continental cafe, 1930; Night club, 1960 / Astor Piazzolla -- To greet the sun / Katherine Hoover -- Kembang Suling / Gareth Farr

Concert Recording 2008-10-29, Kristin Harwell, Patrick Oliverio, Joseph Pullara, Alan Andrae, Adam Vanderbush, Kris Still, Will Nash, Robert Kain, Brian Glass

Concert Recordings & Programs

Sonatina for trumpet and piano / Carl Alexius -- Concerto / Joseph Haydn -- Prayer of Saint Gregory / Alan Hovhaness -- Sonata for trumpet and piano / Kent Kennan -- Sonata for trumpet and piano / Eric Ewazen -- Sonata for trumpet and piano / Paul Hindemith -- Intrada / Arthur Honegger

Concert Recording 2008-10-17, Spectrum Trio

Concert Recordings & Programs

Serenade sous bois / Hedwige Chretien -- Impromptu no. 1 / Thea Musgrave -- Sonata for flute and piano / Mel Bonis -- Italian dance / Madeleine Dring -- Litanies (2008) / Marilyn Shrude -- Trio for flute, oboe, and piano / Madeleine Dring

Concert Recording 2008-05-01, Stephanie Zelnick, Jeff Pelishchek, Rachelle Goter, Tod Kerstetter, Kansas State University. Ad Astra Clarinet Quartet

Concert Recordings & Programs

Canonic Suite (1981) / Elliott Carter -- Divertimento no. 1, k. 136. Andante / W.A. Mozart -- Estampas Criollas (1984) / Beatriz Lockhart ; Arranged by Jorge Montilla -- Kokomo (1988) / John Phillips ; Scott McKenzie ; Mike Love ; Terry Melcher ; The Beach Boys ; Arranged by K. Tod Kerstetter -- Contradanza / Paquito d'Rivera ; transcribed by K. Tod Kerstetter -- Back home again in Indiana (1917) / James F. Hanley ; Arranged by Bill Holcombe -- Divertimento (1942) / Alfred Uhl

Concert Recording 2008-04-17, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Saxophone Chamber Ensemble, University Of Arkansas Fayetteville. Saxophone Quartet

Concert Recordings & Programs

Fugue / Girolamo Frescobaldi -- Serenade for saxophones (1991) / Walter Hartley -- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Allegro / Wolfgang Mozart -- Orchestral suite #1. Bouree / J.S. Bach -- Symphone #5. Andante / Franz Schubert -- The well-tempered clavier. Fugue no. 7 / J.S. Bach -- Ballet du Roy pour sonner apres / Michael Praetorius ; arr. Deans -- Mississippi rag (1897) / W.H. Krell -- Pour le piano. Sarabande / Claude Debussy -- Aubade (1985) / Walter Hartley -- Two rags for saxophone ensemble / Arthur Frackenpohl

Concert Recording 2008-11-09, Northwest Arkansas Chamber Music Society

Concert Recordings & Programs

Grand nonetto, op. 31 / Ludwig, Spohr -- Nonet / Bohuslav Martinu -- Detska suita (children's suite) for nonet. Tanacek (little dance) ; Ukolebavka (lullaby) ; Hra na Honenou (blind man's bluff) / Jiri Jaroch

Concert Recording 2008-11-17, Nellie Thompson, Kristin Harwell

Concert Recordings & Programs

I attempt from love's sickness to fly / Henry Purcell -- Concerto op. 8 / Franz Strauss -- Concerto no. 3 in E♭ Major / W. A. Mozart -- Kicsi ; Bateau fleuri ; Spleen ; La torillard ; Travesti / Michel Leclerc -- Hansel und Gretel. Prelude / Engelbert Humperdinck -- Two impressions for flour horns (1969). Corni da caccia ; Alla jazz / Donald Haddad

Concert Recording 2008-02-19, John Salmon

Concert Recordings & Programs

Well-tempered clavier. Prelude and fugue in C Major, bwv 846 ; Prelude and Fugue in F Major, bwv 856; Prelude and Fugue in f-sharp minor, bwv 859; Prelude and fugue in A major, bwv 864 / Johann Sebastian Bach -- Sonata no. 3 in C Major, op. 2, no. 3 / Ludwig van Beethoven -- Rememberance of Madam Milhaud / Dave Brubeck

Concert Recording 2008-05-15, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Preparatory Orchestra

Concert Recordings & Programs

Fantasy on sleepers wake / J.S. Bach -- Pie Jesu / Gabriel Faure -- Molly on the shore / Percy A. Grainger -- Air on the G string / J.S. Bach -- Early of Oxford marche / William Byrd -- Entrance of the Queen of Sheba / G.F. Handel