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The Body Of Light : Poems, Alicia Matheny Jan 2007

The Body Of Light : Poems, Alicia Matheny

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This creative thesis explores the different facets of Pink Floyd and their music, drawing inspiration from albums varying from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) to Dark Side of the Moon (1973). Using images drawn from nature, the cosmos, and Pagan mythology, this thesis also incorporates biographical details found in Nicholas Schaffner’s important biography, Saucerful of Secrets: The Pink Floyd Odyssey (New York: Harmony Books, 1991). There are also experiments with form in the poems, in that in many of the poems, instead of commas, there are tab spaces. Each space expresses the silence between each word. …


Three French Songs For Soprano Et Piano, Emmanuel M. Dubois Jan 2007

Three French Songs For Soprano Et Piano, Emmanuel M. Dubois

Emmanuel Dubois Compositions

Op. 27: 1 score (ii + 23 pages) ; includes table of contents.

After poems by Baudelaire, Verlaine and Rimbaud.

Movements:

  1. L’Invitation au voyage (the Invitation to Travel)
  2. Chanson d’automne (Autumn Song)
  3. Première soirée (First Evening)


La Interpretacion De La Musica Contemproranea Vista Como Un Sistem Complejo, Marianella P. Machado Jan 2007

La Interpretacion De La Musica Contemproranea Vista Como Un Sistem Complejo, Marianella P. Machado

Languages, Cultures, and Humanities Faculty and Staff Research

A partir del siglo XX, la creacion musical se ha enriquecido con una gran diversidad de tecnicas, multiplicidad de medios y facilidad de recursos expresivos.


Composition And Analysis Of Music Using Mathematica, Marianella P. Machado, Christopher W. Kulp, Dirk Schlingman Jan 2007

Composition And Analysis Of Music Using Mathematica, Marianella P. Machado, Christopher W. Kulp, Dirk Schlingman

Languages, Cultures, and Humanities Faculty and Staff Research

In this paper we demonstrate how to create and analyze musical compositions using Mathematica. In §1, we begin by demonstrating how to create a musical composition for an orchestra based on the butterfly curve using traditional means. In §2, we then show how a computer generated piece based on any curve can be composed using Mathematica. Finally, in §3, we show how Mathematica can be used to analyze musical compositions using the methods from nonlinear time series analysis.


Gift Of Love, The | 10-96300, James Q. Mulholland Jan 2007

Gift Of Love, The | 10-96300, James Q. Mulholland

Music Faculty Scores

The Gift of Love

Part Number:
10-96300

Price:
$1.75

Voicing:
SATB

Lyrics By:
Margaret Peterson

Music By:
James Q. Mulholland

with Oboe

Commissioned by
the Master Singers of Eau Claire, WI
Dr. Gary R. Schwartzkoff, Director


Three American Folk Hymns-Brass | 10-96861, James Q. Mulholland Jan 2007

Three American Folk Hymns-Brass | 10-96861, James Q. Mulholland

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Three American Folk Hymns, Brass Ensemble Score/Parts

Oh, How I Love Jesus
Amazing Grace
'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Part Number:
10-96861

Price:
$50.00

Voicing:
SATB

Arranged By:
James Q. Mulholland

3hn;3tpt;btn;3tbn; tba


Three American Folk Hymns | 10-96860, James Q. Mulholland Jan 2007

Three American Folk Hymns | 10-96860, James Q. Mulholland

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Three American Folk Hymns

Oh, How I Love Jesus
Amazing Grace
'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Part Number:
10-96860

Price:
$2.10

Voicing:
SATB

Arranged By:
James Q. Mulholland

with Brass


La Danza | 15-96240, James Q. Mulholland Jan 2007

La Danza | 15-96240, James Q. Mulholland

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La Danza

Part Number: 15-96240

Price: $1.80

Voicing: TTBB

Music By: Gioacchino Rossini

Music By: James Q. Mulholland

with 4-hand Piano

Watch a VIDEO!

Featured at:2014 UT MEA Convention

Dedicated to "The Singing Statesmen"Gary Schwartzhoff, director


Alma Del Core | 16-96800, Christopher Matthews Jan 2007

Alma Del Core | 16-96800, Christopher Matthews

Music Faculty Scores

Alma Del Core, From "Three Italian Songs"

Part Number:
16-96800

Price:
$1.80

Voicing:
SAB

Music By:
Antonio Caldara

Arranged By:
Christopher Matthews

To my dear friend,
Mark L. Britt


Come Again, Sweet Love | 16-96810, Christopher Matthews Jan 2007

Come Again, Sweet Love | 16-96810, Christopher Matthews

Music Faculty Scores

Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite

Part Number:
16-96810

Price:
$1.75

Voicing:
SAB

Music By:
John Downland

Arranged By:
Christopher Matthews

a cappella

Featured at:
2014 USM Summer Reading Session


Nina | 16-96805, Christopher Matthews Jan 2007

Nina | 16-96805, Christopher Matthews

Music Faculty Scores

Nina, From "Three Italian Songs"

Part Number:
16-96805

Price:
$1.75

Voicing:
SAB

Music By:
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

Arranged By:
Christopher Matthews


Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? | 20-96080, Susan Brumfield, Jon Autin Jan 2007

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? | 20-96080, Susan Brumfield, Jon Autin

Music Faculty Scores

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?

Part Number:
20-96080

Price:
$1.90

Voicing:
SA

Arranged By:
Susan Brumfield & Jon Autin

Featured at:
2014 Southern Division ACDA Convention


Dona Nobis Pacem - Unison | 20-96415, Helen Litz, Annette Hay Jan 2007

Dona Nobis Pacem - Unison | 20-96415, Helen Litz, Annette Hay

Music Faculty Scores

Dona Nobis Pacem

Part Number:
20-96415

Price:
$1.85

Voicing:
Unison

Music By:
Giulio Caccini

Arranged By:
H. Litz/A. Hay


Ave Maria For Soprano Choir & Small Orchestra (Woodwind And Strings), Emmanuel M. Dubois Jan 2007

Ave Maria For Soprano Choir & Small Orchestra (Woodwind And Strings), Emmanuel M. Dubois

Emmanuel Dubois Compositions

Op. 29d: 1 score (iv + 22 pages) ; includes Note about the Text of Ave Maria Op 29a-d.

The Ave Marias for soprano and piano (Op. 29a), soprano and organ (Op. 29b), soprano and string ensemble (Op.29c), or soprano, choir, winds and strings (Op.29d) are the setting to music of the Latin words of Luke 1: 28, Luke 1: 41, and an excerpt of the Ave Maria.

Revised 2008, 2019


Ave Maria For Soprano And String Orchestra, Emmanuel M. Dubois Jan 2007

Ave Maria For Soprano And String Orchestra, Emmanuel M. Dubois

Emmanuel Dubois Compositions

Op. 29c: 1 score (iv + 10 pages) ; includes Nota for practice, Note about the Text of Ave Maria Op. 29a-d

The Ave Marias for soprano and piano (Op. 29a), soprano and organ (Op. 29b), soprano and string ensemble (Op.29c), or soprano, choir, winds and strings (Op.29d) are the setting to music of the Latin words of Luke 1: 28, Luke 1: 41, and an excerpt of the Ave Maria.


Anomia, Bruno Ruviaro Jan 2007

Anomia, Bruno Ruviaro

Music

The text below serves as program notes for Anomia. It was written by Júlio Machado in response to the piece Anomia. The text, differently from the musical piece, has the title “Anomias”:

Anomias by Júlio Machado adapted by Bruno Ruviaro

Leve:

Um: sumir de si o … em que pela primeira vez foi primavera. Três: após as flores, desordem dos frutos sem o conforto das caixas. Cinco: De hora em hora, insectos soltos, frouxos, no ar. Sete: 14 onças tem meu corpo se preso ao tempo e livre do …

Severa:

Dois: ou sumir de si o … em que …


Frankenstein: Man Or Monster?, Leigh P. Mackintosh Jan 2007

Frankenstein: Man Or Monster?, Leigh P. Mackintosh

Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects

Since its first publication in 1818, Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein has left a lasting impression upon the world speaking to a multitude of audiences including artists, scientists, philosophers, and society as a whole. Considering the impact of Frankenstein through its evolution as a cultural myth in various plays and films, this thesis will provide a way to gauge the relevance of Shelley’s story as an adaptation. Only by knowing what has been done in the past and how the materials have been used by other playwrights and screenwriters can one understand how to handle them as an original work. The …


Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento | 16-96795, Christopher Matthews Jan 2007

Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento | 16-96795, Christopher Matthews

Music Faculty Scores

Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento, From "Three Italian Songs"

Part Number:
16-96795

Price:
$1.75

Voicing:
SAB

Music By:
Giovanni Paisiello

Arranged By:
Christopher Matthews


Dona Nobis Pacem - Unison Flute Part | 20-96416, Helen Litz, Annette Hay Jan 2007

Dona Nobis Pacem - Unison Flute Part | 20-96416, Helen Litz, Annette Hay

Music Faculty Scores

Dona Nobis Pacem
Individual Flute Part

Part Number:
20-96416

Price:
$5.50

Music By:
Giulio Caccini

Arranged By:
H. Litz/A. Hay


Ave Maria For Soprano And Organ, Emmanuel M. Dubois Jan 2007

Ave Maria For Soprano And Organ, Emmanuel M. Dubois

Emmanuel Dubois Compositions

Op. 29b: 1 score (iv + 12 pages)

Note about the Text of Ave Maria Op. 29a-d: The version of Ave Maria Op. 29b for soprano and organ is melodically and harmonically identical to the original Op. 29a for soprano and piano. The piano version can thus also be used for practice by the soloist for singing the version scored for organ.

Note about the Text of Ave Maria Op. 29a-d: The Ave Marias for soprano and piano (Op. 29a), soprano and organ (Op. 29b), soprano and string ensemble (Op.29c), or soprano, choir, winds and strings (Op.29d) are the setting …


Ave Maria For Soprano And Piano, Emmanuel M. Dubois Jan 2007

Ave Maria For Soprano And Piano, Emmanuel M. Dubois

Emmanuel Dubois Compositions

Op. 29a: 1 score (iv + 8 pages) ; includes Nota for practice

Note about the text of Ave Maria Op. 29a-d The Ave Marias for soprano and piano (Op. 29a), soprano and organ (Op. 29b), soprano and string ensemble (Op.29c), or soprano, choir, winds and strings (Op.29d) are the setting to music of the Latin words of Luke 1: 28, Luke 1: 41, and an excerpt of the Ave Maria.

Revision 2008, 2015


Light The Way: Song Cycle For Baritone Voice And Piano (Honors), Brian Baxter, Joshua Ziemann Jan 2007

Light The Way: Song Cycle For Baritone Voice And Piano (Honors), Brian Baxter, Joshua Ziemann

Compositions

Light the Way is based on seven distinct poems written by Joshua Ziemann. I was compelled to write a song cycle based on Ziemann's texts after reading through his poetry and seeing great possibilities for musical settings. The poems that I chose to set are not concretely related to one another; however they are related on an abtract level. The texts in many respects, represent a sense of searching for purpose and meaning in life and our environment. I chose the title, Light the Way, in order to reflect this sentiment.


Acoustic Exploration For Prepared Piano, Jesse Schaar Jan 2007

Acoustic Exploration For Prepared Piano, Jesse Schaar

Compositions

The strings which correspond to the circled pitches are to be prepared with dimes. These notes on the piano have three strings per note, so the dime may be wedged between the three strings. The pitches created will be lower than the written pitch. The target created pitches for d, e# and f% are a, c# and d respectively. The dimes may be adjusted along the length of the string to achieve these target pitches. The strings which correspond to these circled pitches (which are an octave above where written) should be prepared with the rubber insulation of a wire. …


People Movement (Honors), Brian Baxter Jan 2007

People Movement (Honors), Brian Baxter

Compositions

People Movement was written for the second session of the 2006 Interlochen Composer Institute. The piece derives its motives and rhythms from the sounds of public and private transportation in Chicago, IL. The opening repeating motive in the bassoon which serves as a rhythmic base for the work represents a group of motorcycle riders revving their motorcycles while sitting idle in a parking lot." The rhythm of the motorcycles was fascinating to me and it had in fact originally interested me while on a trip to Minnesota when I was in downtown St. Paul. All of the other material in …


Passing Tour (Honors), Brian Baxter Jan 2007

Passing Tour (Honors), Brian Baxter

Compositions

In the overarching development of my compositional voice, Passing Tour has proven to be a pivotal piece. Written in 2004 during my first year as an undergraduate music student, it pulled my musical knowledge from before college and combined it with my new heightened passion and higher understanding of music to create a piece that would become a jumping off point for my compositional style as an undergraduate student. The piece itself was composed with the memory of family road trips ingrained in my head from my childhood. This piece is meant to evoke the type of introspective thoughts that …


Vermont (Honors), Brian Baxter Jan 2007

Vermont (Honors), Brian Baxter

Compositions

Vermont was inspired by the great amount of time that I have spent in the state of Vermont visiting with my family. The state of Vermont has always been a very important part of my life and to an extent I consider it my second home. The initial theme played by the first cello is of great importance throughout the piece and is a chant that comes from the Catholic mass. This theme is reminiscent of the old, small town New England churches that I have attended with my family as well as a representation of the importance of Catholicism …


At The Grave Beneath The Oak, Benjamin Johnson Jan 2007

At The Grave Beneath The Oak, Benjamin Johnson

Compositions

No abstract provided.


String Quartet (Honors), Luke Gullickson Jan 2007

String Quartet (Honors), Luke Gullickson

Compositions

I began my String Quartet in the summer of 2006 with the opening section, which flashes in a sort of montage between passages from the first three movements. The piece then grew into four ostensibly disparate movements that are linked through many references that are built into the musical structure.


Song Of The Holy Ground (Score), Gary Smart Jan 2007

Song Of The Holy Ground (Score), Gary Smart

Music Faculty Research and Scholarship

“Song of the Holy Ground” for piano and string quartet was written in reaction to an Apache chant recorded in 1953 by musicologist John Donald Robb. The original recording, sung by a young girl, is clear, delicate and charming at first hearing. The text itself is unknown to me, beyond the fact that this is a song of consecration, a blessing. But the music of the chant is enchanting, with its uniquely expressive melodic shapes and its asymmetrical rhythms.

In approaching this material I first made a detailed transcription of the chant and became fascinated with the intricacy of the …


Electronic Music Compositional Techniques In Instrumental Music: A Study Of Effect In Helmut Lachenmann's 'Pression', Lisa James Jan 2007

Electronic Music Compositional Techniques In Instrumental Music: A Study Of Effect In Helmut Lachenmann's 'Pression', Lisa James

Theses : Honours

The ability of new technologies of the early twentieth century to record, copy and manipulate music has permanently changed many of the basic conceptions of musical structure that have held true for centuries. With the development of musique concrete in France (1948) and elektronische musik in Germany (1951), traditional compositional elements of classical music such as melody, harmony and rhythm, which had survived even the drastic revolutions of the serial composers, began to take a secondary role to new structural and developmental techniques. Although there have been many technological and musical advances in the field of electronic music since these …