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Relationships Between Modern Marching Percussion And Concert Percussion: An Investigation Of Selected Percussion Ensemble Repertoire, Ian Patrick Mahaffey

Theses and Dissertations

Percussion, as an expansive and diverse art form, encompasses a wide range of performance and cultural aesthetics, all unified by the foundational elements of rhythm, technique, and expression. Within this spectrum, the relationships between marching percussion and concert percussion presents a significant area of study. This document explores the relationships of marching percussion and concert percussion through the contextual analysis of specific percussion ensemble repertoire. By defining the distinct characteristics of concert and marching percussion, the study establishes a framework for comparison and analysis. It highlights how techniques, both musically and compositionally, and the roles of specific instrumentation has contributed …

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra - Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra presented its Spring Concert with a varied musical selection under the direction of Dr. Marc Elyseé.

Featuring soloist Dr. Chi Yong Yun and the University Singers under the direction of Prof. Stephen Zork.

Andrews University Wind Symphony - Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Wind Symphony presents its spring concert, Scenes of Summer, under the direction of Dr. Denisse Santos.

Music Festival 2025 - Finale Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Department of Music presents the I Dream a World Finale Concert of the Music Festival 2025

Music Festival 2025 - Auso Showcase Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Marc Elysee, presents a Showcase Concert during the AU Music Festival 2025. Featuring soloist Kristi Corbett, piano.

Music Festival 2025 - Au Singers Showcase Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers, under the direction of Prof. Stephen Zork, present a Showcase Concert during the AU Music Festival 2025.

Andrews University Singers And Chorale - Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers and Chorale present their annual Chasing Away the Blues winter concert under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Featuring The University Singers from Southwestern Adventist University and Jonathan E. L. Wall, conductor.

Broadway Music At Gettysburg College: 1977 Concert Band, María Tamayo

CAFE Symposium 2025

Broadway music is widely known for its heavy emphasis on storytelling, which goes beyond lyrics or on-stage actions but into the musical construction and development in itself. Such music has historically impacted the orchestral scene across the world, but also at a local level in Gettysburg College and its ensembles. The Gettysburg College Concert Band is a significant reflection of the College’s musical culture, which can be observed through the repertoire of their performance that took place on April 30, 1977.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra - Young Artist Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Young Artist Concert, alongside the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, features AU student soloists John Clough (piano), Jonathan Watson (piano), Carlos Lugo(piano), and Collin Cha (cello).

Andrews University Wind Symphony - Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Denisse Santos, presents its Winter Concert Of Legends and Lore in Collaboration with Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band, Mark Hollandsworth, director.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra - Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra presents Festive Memories, a Fall concert under the direction of Dr. Marc Elysee. Feature artists Earlon Cornwell and Aiko Ayala Rios, conductor and pianist, respectively.

Andrews University Singers And Chorale - Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers and Chorale present A Vision Unfolding, a Fall concert under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Andrews University Singers And Chorale - Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers and Chorale present A Vision Unfolding, a Fall concert under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Wind Symphony Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

"Christmas Through the Ages”
The program featured familiar holiday tunes. Selections include a lively version of Carol of the Bells by Sean O’Loughlin, a fun arrangement of a famous John Philip Sousa march, Christmas and Sousa Forever by Julie Giroux, the ever-popular Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, as well as a few other surprises.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra- Holiday Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Vienna Classics

The concert begins with Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture.” Beethoven wrote this music for a play written by German poet Goethe. The play portrays the sixteenth-century heroics of Count Egmont of the Netherlands, who defied a Spanish attack. The next selection will be Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No. 5, KV 219.” Mailyn Iribar will perform as the violin soloist in the concerto sometimes called “Turkish,” because of the movements and shifts from A major to A minor. After a 15-minute intermission, the evening’s concert will conclude with Haydn’s “Symphony No. 101,” or “The Clock.” This piece is one of the Austrian …

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

An all-American composers program brought by the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra with conductor Marc Élysée. Repertoire:
"Dovetail Overture, op. 12"—Robert Muczynski (1929–2010) (born in Chicago, alumnus of DePaul University) "Music for Orchestra"—Václav Nelhybel (1919–1996) "Adagio for Strings, op. 11"—Samuel Barber (1910–1981) "Vitality"—Gala Flagello (b. 1994) (brief introduction of the work by the composer herself) "Rhapsody in Blue"—George Gershwin (1898–1937)

A Live Performance Guide: Building A Concert, Genevieve White, Genevieve White

Honors College Theses

Many are unaware of the production process when it comes to live performances in the Music Industry. While the obvious barriers of obtaining a time, place, and performer can be easily concluded, many outside of the industry fail to consider other components that contribute to successful performances. The attainment of proper contracting, performance licenses, and music materials are just a few examples of the thought and preparations that go into planning and accomplishing a successful concert.

This project, from conception to execution, was intended to further my knowledge of live performance through the utilization of classroom education and industry experience. …

Freedom Village Student Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Raleigh Pettey, baritone Eleanor Joyce, piano

Carlos Lugo, piano

Jamison Moore, cello Eleanor Joyce, piano

Jonathan Watson, piano

Luccas Souza, clarinet

Mailyn Iribar, violin Rose Eide-Altman, piano

Chasing Away The Blues- Spring Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

The University Singers under the direction of Stephen Zork give their spring concert themed Chasing the Blues Away.

The concert featured guest artist, Andrew B.Fisher an active musician and vocal singer and Alan Mitchell an assistant Professor of Music at Andrews University Music Department.

The Light Of The World- Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

The University Singers, Pioneer Mens Chorus and Canta Bella all under the direction of Stephen Zork give a concert celebrating light.

A Thousand Hearts To Give, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Andrews University Wind Symphony presents "A Thousand Hearts to Give", a benefit vespers concert for Adventist Frontier Missions & Peace Music Academy.

Sweet Dreams, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra presents: Sweet Dreams. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Wild, the AUSO performs Debussy's Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherezade.

Young Artist Concert 2020, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Andrews University Department of Music presents the Young Artist Concert 2020, featuring the winners of the Young Artist Competition performing solos alongside the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra. Featuring works from Ravel, Delibes, Gershwin, and others.

Sunday Series: Aires Tropicales, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Andrews University Department of Music presents the first Sunday Music Series of the new year: Aires Tropicales. Betania Canas, flute; Pedro Falcon, oboe; Byron Graves, clarinet; Erin Penrod, horn; and Alexandra Castro, bassoon, perform quintet works by Coleman, Arnold, Arrieu, and D'Rivera.

The Value Of The Uzbek Piano School In The Development Of The World Piano Music Performing Culture, Dilyara Islyamova

Eurasian music science journal

The milestones of the stages of formation and the development of Uzbek piano performing school, which reached unprecedented flourishing in the world cultural space in the years of independence, are considered in the article. The basic pedagogical principles are characterized and the activities of leading teachers, in particular, O. Yusupova, T. Popovich and others, are briefly covered. Particular attention is paid to the piano school’s international relations with compatriots working abroad, in particular with Stanislav Ioudenitch, Professor of International Center for Music of Park University (USA), Vice-President of the Lake Como International Piano Academy (Italy), who arrived in Uzbekistan with …

Guns N' Roses In Spain, Ailey L. Butler

Backstage Pass

This is a concert review of a Guns N' Roses concert I saw in Spain last year, it discusses my personal experience and whether I think the ticket price was worth it.

Music From The Harpsichord House, Julie Zhu

Theses and Dissertations

Music from the Harpsichord House is an installation and series of concerts that exists in the binary of in and out of performance. During a concert, the harpsichordist is hidden inside the house and his face is live-projected outside. Fifteen new musical compositions were commissioned for the harpsichord house.

Alumni Gala Concert, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

The annual gala Concert for the 2016 Homecoming Weekend features the Andrews University Wind Symphony under the direction of Alan Mitchell, and the Andrews University Singers and Chorale under the direction of Stephen Zork.

The musical entertainment from wind and vocal areas will include a wide range of moods from the festive to the reflective.

Fall Concert - Symphony Orchestra, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Symphony Orchestra featuring works from Schubert, Grieg and Sibelius

Fright Night, Music Department

Concerts

Peter and the Wolf by Prokofieff, narrated by Allen Lanham, Green Eggs and Ham by Kapilow, with Marilyn Coles (mezzo soprano) & Rachel Sapp (soprano), and “Carol Ann’s Theme” from Poltergeist with a Children’s Chorus from Charleston Elementary and Middle Schools. Performed by The Eastern Symphony OrchestraConducted by Richard Robert Rossi.