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Parallel Dichotomies: Serialism, Folk Song, The University, And Authenticity, David Blake

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

This thesis seeks to analyze the similarities between the electronic music and serialist movement in art music, and the folk revival, both of which peaked during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Each of these movements contained within them an avant-garde that positioned itself on the university setting to gain cultural terrain to combat what they perceived to be commercialized “kitsch.” The avant-gardes within each culture felt the ideologies they promoted were justified because they were authentic. Electronic music composers and serialists viewed themselves as aligned with the modernist tradition of art music, which promoted the progression of music through …

The Study And Application Of Rhythmic Analysis For Wind Band Repertoire, Christopher Keith Dye

Theses and Dissertations

The ultimate goal of this thesis is to inspire an interest in rhythmic analysis and an understanding of its tools and applications, particularly to the repertoire of the wind band. The content is divided into two sections. Part I deals with a general overview of the subject matter. It includes a review of literature on the subject of rhythm, an outlining of terms and systems that attempt to reconcile the broad approaches taken in the literature, and a general look at the tools and applications of rhythmic analysis. Part II deals directly with applications of rhythmic analysis. It consists often …

A Conductor’S Guide To Wind Instrument Deficiencies: A Practical Addendum To The Undergraduate Conducting Text, Donald Bradley Snow

Dissertations

commonly used undergraduate conducting texts that teach the correction of wind intonation deficiencies. Research has indicated that conductors must be aware of and be trained to recognize and correct intonation deficiencies of wind instruments. Music teachers must understand acoustical differences among just, Pythagorean, and tempered tuning systems. Nonetheless, existing pedagogical materials for undergraduate conductors in training are of little or no help. The supplemental text addresses intonation deficiencies and provides musical examples and exercises to help the young conductor gain an understanding of the factors that adversely affect the intonation of wind instruments. The body of literature on the subject …

Martin Ellerby: A Biographical Sketch Of The Composer And Descriptive Analysis Of Paris Sketches And Symphony For Winds, Jeffrey Cliff Mathews

Dissertations

This study of the wind band music of Martin Ellerby was undertaken in order to obtain information about the important components of his musical style and to understand his compositional procedures. An interview with the composer combined with other background information related important influences and events in the development of his musical language. Martin Ellerby has published over seventy works that include compositions for wind band, brass band, orchestra, choir, and chamber ensembles. Paris Sketches and Symphony for Winds are representative of his wind band output; therefore, these are the focus of this project. Their proper performance requires significant study …

Music Therapy And Dynamics In Families Of Terminally Ill Mothers, Kimberly Light Febres

Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects

This thesis focuses on aspects and interactions related to communication and music therapy in family units with a terminally ill mother. Post-treatment analysis of music therapy with four terminally ill female patients and their families was used to study patterns in communication and explore how music therapy may serve to facilitate interaction amongst family members. All patients were mothers and familial issues pertaining to this role were explored.

In order to better support this population, it is important for music therapists to understand the various needs and dynamics of terminally ill patients and their families. In this thesis, physical and …

Choral Collage, April 30, 2006, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday Evening
April 30, 2006
7:00 p.m.

Ensemble Concerts: Wind Symphony, April 30, 2006, Stephen K. Steele

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday Afternoon
April 30, 2006
3:00 p.m.

Graduate Recital: Jason Ashley, Violin; April 30, 2006, Jason Ashley

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
Sunday Afternoon
April 30, 2006
1:00 p.m.

Christopher Alexander, Trombone And Justin Hunt, Trombone, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Christopher Alexander (trombone) and Justin Hunt (trombone) with Scott Clements (bass trombone), Harrison Cole (piano), Tim Gillins (trombone), Bart Rettberg, and Rachel Warfel (piano).

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Junior Recital, Yuri Mccoy, Piano, Yuri Mccoy

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents The First Annual Pullman Jazzfest, Marshall University

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Junior Recital, Victoria Landgrave, Soprano, Theodore A. Rose Ii, Baritone, Victoria Landgrave, Theodore A. Rose, Ii

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Junior Recital, Patrick Billups, Trombone, Patrick Billups

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital: Karen Adam, Piano, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

State Of Illinois High School Concert Band Contest, April 29, 2006, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday
All Day
April 29, 2006

Brandon Brown, Baritone, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Brandon Brown (baritone) with Tamsin Sailors (piano).

Titus Nesbitt, Piano, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Titus Nesbitt (piano) with Ryan Bosick (bass), Scott Clements (trombone), Josh Fox (drums), Josh Marcus (alto saxophone), Phil Rogers (vocalist), Shaun Woolard (trumpet) and the EIU Jazz Lab Band (Paul Johnston, director).

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Guitar Studio Recital, Featuring Students Of, Sean Beavers, And The, Marshall University, Guitar Ensemble, Sean Beavers, Director, Sean Beavers

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Graduate Recital: Jin Kyoung Kim, Piano; April 28, 2006, Jin Kyoung Kim

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
Friday Evening
April 28, 2006
7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Al Rendak, Saxophone; April 28, 2006, Al Rendak

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
Friday Evening
April 28, 2006
8:30 p.m.

Alumni Brass Quintet Recital: Kelly Watkins, Trumpet; Troy Mckay, Trumpet; Peter Dahlstrom, Horn; Charlie Plummer, Trombone; Andrew Rummel, Tuba; April 28, 2006, Kelly Watkins, Troy Mckay, Peter Dahlstrom, Charlie Plummer, Andrew Rummel

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
Friday Evening
April 28, 2006
6:00 p.m.

Scott Clements, Bass Trombone, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

A general and Sophomore recital featuring Scott Clements on bass trombone.

Katherine Bundy, Soprano And Megan Larson, Horn, Music Department

Junior Recitals

Junior recital featuring Katherine Bundy (soprano) and Megan Larson (horn) with Susan Teicher (piano).

Josh Fox, Percussion, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

This Sophomore recital from April 27, 2006 featured Josh Fox on percussion, with special guest performers Terence Mayhue (percussion), Paul Johnston (piano), and Ryan Bosick (bass).

Marshall University Music Department Presents The Marshall University, 1:00 Jazz Ensemble, Martin Saunders, Director, Martin W. Saunders

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital: Matthew Doherty, Euphonium; April 27, 2006, Matthew Doherty

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
Thursday Evening
April 27, 2006
6:30 p.m.

Ensemble Concerts: University Band And Symphonic Band, April 27, 2006, Joseph Van Riper, Daniel A. Belongia

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
Thursday Evening
April 27, 2006
8:00 p.m.

Tim Gillins, Trombone, Music Department

Senior and Graduate Recitals

Senior recital featuring Tim Gillins (trombone) with Josh Marcus (alto saxophone), Kyle Slemmer (tenor saxophone), Paul Johnston (piano), Ryan Bosick (bass), Tyrone Garner II (drums) and the EIU Jazz Ensemble (Sam Fagaly, director).

University Wind Ensemble, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Performance Practice Issues In The Short Solo Works Of Serge Koussevitzky, Maurice Kelley

Glenn Korff School of Music: Dissertations, Theses, Student Creative Work, and Performances

This document deals with performance practice issues in the four original short solo double bass compositions of Serge Koussevitzky. There has been minimal literature published concerning performance practice issues for the double bass as a solo instrument. By analyzing the 1929 recording Koussevitzky made of two of his pieces for double bass and the 1988 recordings modern bass virtuoso Gary Karr made of Koussevitzky’s four short pieces a direct comparison of performance practice issues can be made. The four short pieces, Andante, Valse Miniature, Chanson Triste, and Humoresque were written by Koussevitzky around 1900. His recording of Chanson Triste and …