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2014-2015 Class Of 2015 In Concert, Derek Mitchell, Ricardo Pozenatto, Clinton Soisson, Emily Nichols, Wynton Grant, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Cassidy Moore, Isac Ryu, Jordan Robison, Anna Tsukervanik, Delcho Tenev, Jesse Yukimura

Other Student Recitals

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Choro Of Gordon Stout: Representation In A Living Art, Elayne Harris

Dissertations, 2014-2019

This paper investigates the musical inspiration behind the collection of choros composed by American percussionist-composer, Gordon Stout. Three of Stout’s choros, Choro No. 1: Americana, Choro No. 3, and Choro No. 7: The Road Less Traveled are discussed in detail within the context of traditional Brazilian choro and the solo guitar pieces by Augusto Marcellino, which directly inspired Stout’s compositions. The research for this project included consulting musicological texts on choro, interviews with the composer and his colleague Pablo Cohen, listening to choro recordings, score study of traditional choro lead sheets, as well as the scores of Marcellino …

Debussy And Schoenberg: Two Musical Reactions To Late Romanticism, Priscila Ott Falcao Oliveira

Dissertations, 2014-2019

Debussy and Schoenberg were arguably the most important composers at the turn of the twentieth century. Their musical and theoretical innovations influenced many generations of composers, and opened doors for new possibilities in music. Debussy and Schoenberg represent two different musical directions born of two different artistic conceptions and traditions. In comparing the two composers one can see the opposition between France and Germany, between impressionism and expressionism, between tradition and revolution. They both wrote significant piano pieces that illustrate the evolution of their compositional techniques and styles. Debussy and Schoenberg left letters and essays with their opinions about music, …

Effective Elements Of Conducting: A Study Of High School Orchestra Directors, Matthew J. Brooks

Dissertations, 2014-2019

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how effectively current high school orchestra directors demonstrate the elements of conducting. To do this, I first selected what elements of conducting would be evaluated and then defined what is effective for each. From this, I created a conductor evaluation form consisting of a 1-Not Effective to 5-Effective rating scale to score how effectively each element is demonstrated. The results would later address the primary research questions:

1. What elements of conducting do high school orchestra directors demonstrate most effectively?
2. What elements of conducting do high school orchestra directors demonstrate least effectively?

Current …

Use Your Words: A Lyrical Guide To The Opera-Inspired Paraphrases Of Antonino Pasculli (1842-1924), Aaron S. Hill

Dissertations, 2014-2019

There are currently ten available works by Antonino Pasculli (1842-1924) for solo oboe or English horn and accompaniment inspired by themes from nineteenth-century operas by Bellini, Donizetti, Meyerbeer, and Verdi. These pieces are so virtuosic that Pasculli has been dubbed the “Paganini of the Oboe.” The technical demands can be so high that performers can neglect to approach artistic and scholarly interpretation of his lyrical passages. Some editions of his music list the referenced act and scene number from the original source. No existing editions include complete text from the original vocal excerpts or the context from the plots of …

What Do I Assume? An Applied Lesson Approach Integrating Critical Thinking And Student-Directed Learning, Ayn T. Balija

Dissertations, 2014-2019

The applied music lesson remains a revered symbol of Western European tradition in American music education. Very little research exists assessing its continued viability as a method in its current form. This paper examines eight author observed assumptions about applied music lessons which flaw the learning process. Through available research, the assumptions demonstrate that the traditional applied lesson is teacher centered and difficult to assess. Exposing the resultant delusions of the eight assumptions reveals how a holistic approach in a studio can engage students in critical thinking and enhance student self-awareness. These primary goals place the educational emphasis on the …

Olivier Messiaen: A Performance Guide For Selected Mélodie, Melissa M. Sumner

Dissertations, 2014-2019

The purpose of this study is to present a performance guide on eight selected songs for voice and piano or orchestra by Olivier Messiaen. The performance guide is the result of five years of research, study, and performance of the presented material. It offers a comprehensive study of information relevant for the performer and collaborator. Included is a concise biography of the composer, followed by an overview of the most important compositional style traits Messiaen used in these works. The focus of the paper turns into a detailed analysis of Trois Mélodies, Vocalise-étude, and selected mélodie from Poèmes pour Mi: …

Highlights In Jazz Concert 323- Salute To Wycliffe Gordon, Jack Kleinsinger

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz

Jack Kleinsinger presents Highlights in Jazz. The concert was held at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Thursday, May 7th, 2015 at 8:00 pm. Jack served as producer and master of ceremonies for the series of concerts. Artists for the concert include Jay Leonhart, Terell Stafford, Aaron Diehl, Adrian Cunningham, Ted Rosenthal, Alvin Atkinson, Yasushi Nakamura, and Wycliffe Gordon.

2014-2015 Performance Forum - May 7, 2015, Terrence Smith, Marija Trajkovska, August Berger, Nora Lastre, Lilliana Marrero, Roberto Henriquez, Elizabeth Lee, Yasa Poletaeva, Darren Matias, Clinton Soisson, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Alla Sorokoleova

Performance Forum

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Flaher For Wind Ensemble, Benjamin W. Lee

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Music compositions are vehicles of communication. Organized music ensembles in schools allow for students to share in the process of music-making and extramusical expression within the curriculum. As of late, school districts have made a push in mental health awareness and suicide prevention within professional development seminars. This project views the music classroom as an important, open environment for such pressing social subjects. In such, my composition—Flaher (pronounced “flare”)—pays homage to a friend, Anthony Flaherty, who committed suicide (keeping his namesake in the work’s title). Flaher is an accessible piece for high school or college band that directors can …

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Piano Ensemble Class, Spring 2015, Final Performance, Henning Vauth, Johan Botes

All Performances

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Big Band And Jazz Combos, Chapman Big Band, Chapman Jazz Combo

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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2014-2015 Master Of Music Recital - Jihee Kim (Flute), Jihee Kim, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Master of Music Recitals

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2014-2015 Ppc Recital - Jennifer Lee (Violin), Jennifer Lee, Sheng Yuan Kuan

PPC/PSDP Recitals

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2014-2015 Brass Chamber Music Concert, Marianela Cordoba, Kevin Karabell, Hugo Valverde Villalobos, Zongxi Li, Patricio Pinto, Jordan Robison, Emily Nichols, Derek Mitchell, Zackary Brown, Mark Poljak, Clinton Soisson, Josue Jimenez Morales, Joseph Guimaraes, Parker Lee, Ricardo Chinchilla, Natalie Smith, Shaun Murray, Mariana Cisneros, Nicole Kukieza

Other Student Recitals

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Student Recital: Elizabeth Stanworth, Soprano, Elizabeth Stanworth, Oksana Lutsyshyn,

Student Recitals

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Scott Nibert, Clarinet, Scott Nibert

All Performances

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2014-2015 The Lynn Conservatory Bassoon Studio Recital, Eric Van Der Veer Varner, Carina Inoue, Joshua Luty, Ruth Santos, Olga Kim, Hyunwook Bae, Sebastian Castellanos

Studio Recitals

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Chapman Guitar Ensemble, Chapman Guitar Ensetnble

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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2014-2015 Master Class - Elmar Oliveira (Violin), Elmar Oliveira, Olesya Rusina, Anastasiya Timofeeva, Mozhu Yan, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Terrence Smith, Yalyen Savignon, Yasa Poletaeva, Darren Matias

Master Classes

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Chapman University Wind Symphony, Chapman University Wind Symphony

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Marshall University Cello Ensemble, In Concert With Guest Artist, Hannah Whitehead, Cello, Hannah Whitehead

All Performances

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Vocal Jazz In Concert, Alexandra Blum, Stephanie Caress, Hannah Fan, Caroline Hawkins, Megan Mandel, Jasmine Rodriguez, Niki Black, Claire French, Ashley Kron, Dina Zangwill, Graeme Aegerter, Austin Devone, Johann Gino Joson, Christopher Traynor, Albert Alva, Estefan Colindres

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

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Marshall University Music Department Presents Music Alive Faculty & Guest Artist, Collaboration Series, "Russian Soul", With The Members Of Freya String Quartet & Johan Botes Şőlen Dikener, Johan Botes, Şőlen Dikener

All Performances

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Love's Austere And Lonely Offices: An Analysis Of Tom Cipullo's America 1968, Joshua Zink

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

My study reveals how the music of Tom Cipullo’s America 1968 mirrors the theme of adversity leading to resolution as found in the poetry of Robert Hayden. This study should serve the purposes of investigating Cipullo’s music in relationship to Hayden’s poetry, and be a practical tool for anyone interested in performing these marvelous pieces. This study contains an introduction, a systematic look at each poem and song, and a conclusion reflecting upon my findings.

Advisor: William Shomos

A Multimedia Resource Of Orchestral Excerpts For Tuba, Regen Le Roy

Masters Theses

Effective preparation for orchestral auditions is essential for classical musicians intent on applying for professional positions in the field of performing arts. A standard symphony orchestra may include one or two tubas in the entire ensemble; as a result of the scarcity of available chairs and the level of competition for tubists is more intense than most other instrument sections. Musicians who demonstrate the greatest artistic detail during auditions advance through successive rounds untilthe winner is determined by judges serving on the audition committee. To help tubists prepare for auditions, a website has been created to provide immediate access to …

2014-2015 Ppc Recital - Mark Huskey (Flute), Mark Huskey, Darren Matias

PPC/PSDP Recitals

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Shaina Levin, Voice Recital, Shaina Michele Levin

Music

Shaina Levin's Senior Vocal Recital. Performance and Program Notes in partial fulfillment of a Bachelors of Music degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.

Development Of The Sonata, Christine Annie Hsu

Music Undergraduate Honors Theses

Program: Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) Sonata in d minor K. 9 Sonata in E Major K. 20 Sonata in A minor K. 54 Sonata in A Major K. 24 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Sonata in C Major I. Allegro II. Andante III. Scherzo: Allegro molto e con fuoco IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco Intermission--------------------------------- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata in D Major Op. 28 I. Allegro II. Andante III. Scherzo-Trio: Allegro vivace IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non Troppo Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Sonata in f minor Op. 1

Effective Effects, Lyn Kristi Smylie

Music Undergraduate Honors Theses

For my thesis project, I decided to give a recital containing music that featured a variety of extended techniques. In order to give a performance appreciated by audiences, I needed to examine how to best introduce music with extended techniques to audiences.