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A Study Of The Varying Interpretations Of The Opening Flute Solo In Debussy’S Prelude A L’Apres-Midi D’Un Faune Through 90 Years Of Sound Recordings; With Special Consideration For The Performances And Pedagogy Of William Kincaid, Virginia W. Tutton

Theses and Dissertations--Music

Claude Debussy's Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faune [Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun] opens with an unaccompanied flute solo that famously tests breath control, tone production, and capacity for musical expression. All aspiring flutists must master this solo, because it is frequently requested on orchestral and collegiate auditions. To aid flutists in their preparation, many notable pedagogues and performers have provided written and verbal commentary with suggestions for crafting a successful performance; however, it is unclear whether or not actual performances reflect these teachings. In other words, do the pedagogues practice what they preach? This study uses audio analysis …

The Kingma System Flute: Redesigning The Nineteenth-Century Flute For The Twenty-First Century, Diane Elise Kessel

Theses and Dissertations

This project investigates the development and reception of the Kingma System flute, designed by Dutch flutemaker Eva Kingma. For some time now, flutists have been honing creative techniques to provide imperfect approximations of what composers have specified, but the Kingma mechanism achieves the exact effects desired with ease. Through her close work with composers and performers, Eva Kingma was able to create a mechanism that is comfortable to play, versatile in performance, and beautifully suited for contemporary repertoire. The Kingma flute is an invaluable tool for performers and an exciting new voice for composers, offering unprecedented musical possibilities and yet …

A Glance At Astor Piazzolla's Histoire Du Tango: Lecture Recital, Elizabeth Ritter

Honors Projects

This project is a lecture recital including the performance of four musical works from different countries as well as a lecture Astor Piazzolla's Histoire Du Tango. The four pieces performed in this recital were Eldin Burton's Sonatina for flute and piano, the first movement of Astor Piazzolla's Histoire Du Tango, Hirota's Shikararete, and Bela Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances for piccolo and piano. Before performing the Piazzolla, there was a lecture which included the teaching of the musical aspects of the tango within this piece, a short biography of Piazzolla, and a historical look at the four movements of this piece. …

"Rossiniana", Wendell B. Dobbs Dma, Júlio Ribeiro Alves Dma

All Performances

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The Biomechanics Of Music Performance, Rachel F. Bellisle, Jessika Decker

Senior Honors Projects

When first learning to play a wind instrument, beginner musicians are taught how to hold their instrument and correctly position their body. They are taught how to sit, where to put their hands and fingers on the keys, and how to hold their arms. This initial lesson on posture and hand positioning is often short, as one quickly moves on to learn the embouchure and breathing techniques that allow sound to be produced. As a musician progresses in skill, positioning is emphasized more, and they learn that it can affect their risk of strain or injury and improve their sound …

A Comparative History And The Importance Of Chamber Music, Aaron M. Sacks

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This capstone presentation focuses on the role of chamber music in both social and academic contexts. Using examples from the past five centuries and including local examples, parallels and divergences are drawn to points of most import. The spotlight is upon three areas: a) what the role of chamber music was in the past, compared to today; b) why it is an important genre, to both musicians, as well as non-musicians, and c) in what ways more exposure to the form can be built. Much of the focus is on composers and their influence, but the impact of and upon …

Notes For A Writer: The Role Of The Flute As Narrator In Jon Lord's To Notice Such Things, Brianne Little

Dissertations, 2014-2019

Jon Lord’s To Notice Such Things is a twenty-seven minute suite for flute, piano, and string orchestra composed in memory of the writer and barrister Sir John Mortimer, Q.C. In this orchestral work Lord used the flute as a narrator for Mortimer’s life as a programmatic or figurative device. Lord used his knowledge of Mortimer, through their close friendship, in order to create a narrative of the author’s life experience through music. Each movement of this suite points to a specific idea, time, or experience in Mortimer’s personal history, and provides the listener with a glimpse into the author’s life …

Frank Martin's Arranged Works For Flute: Sonata Da Chiesa And Deuxieme Ballade, Jessica Dixon Leeth

Theses and Dissertations

The Swiss composer Frank Martin (1890-1974) wrote three major works for flute—Ballade for flute and piano, Sonata da Chiesa for flute and organ, and Deuxième Ballade for flute and piano. Of these, both the Sonata da Chiesa and Deuxième Ballade were arrangements of two of his previously written works, Sonata da Chiesa for viola d’amore and organ and Ballade for saxophone and piano (or string orchestra, piano, and percussion), respectively. Martin wrote both works in their original versions in 1938, a time in his career when he realized his true individual style, embracing the chromaticism of twelve-tone serialism while maintaining …

A Performance Guide And Comparison Of Three Works For Flute And Piano By David Maslanka: Duo, Songs Of My Nights, And “...And I Am A Child Before There Are Words...”, Christa K. Krause

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

Having written over forty works for wind ensemble, many of which have become part of the standard repertoire, David Maslanka (b. 1943) is known today as one of the leading wind band composers of our time. Maslanka’s compositional output also includes many solo and chamber works for wind and percussion instruments, and several orchestral and choral works. Although Maslanka’s solo and chamber works have become increasingly popular, his three works for flute and piano—Duo (1972), Songs of My Nights (2009), and “…and I am a child before there are words…” (2011), are still relatively unknown to flutists. …

Sunrise At Roanoke, Roger Lowe

Original Compositions

Music for flute and harp

This piece was inspired by the beautiful sunrises over Albemarle sound at Roanoke Island off the coast of North Carolina. This music, in the timeless style of the Impressionist composers makes a wonderful concert or recital piece. If no harp is available, the accompaniment may be played on the piano.

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"The Notation Is Not The Music: Reflections On Early Music Practice And Performance" By Barthold Kuijken, Colin Lawson

Performance Practice Review

Colin Lawson discusses and reviews Kuijken's 2013 work.

Kuijken, Barthold. The Notation Is Not the Music: Reflections on Early Music Practice and Performance. Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 2013.

ISBN: 978-0-253-01060-5

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Junior Recital, Jason Cook, Flute, Jason Cook

All Performances

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Chamber Music Recital: "Guitar, Flute & Violin Potpourri", Marshall University

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Woodwind Ensemble Recital, Wendell B. Dobbs, Ann Bingham, Ed Bingham, Kay Lawson, Richard Kravchak, Donald Williams

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Kayla Ariyan And Madelyn Mazzeo, Flutes, Kayla Ariyan, Madelyn Mazzeo

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Marshall University Music Department Presents La Ballerine Et Le Trio, Ana Cecília Alves & Violautalino Trio, Júlio Ribeiro Alves, Wendell B. Dobbs, Kristen Alves

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Junior Recital, Josephine Elizabeth Mendez, Flute, Josephine Elizabeth Mendez

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Marshall University Music Department Presents Variazioni, Facutly Recital, Wendell Dobbs, Flute, Stephen Lawson, Horn, Júlio Ribeiro Alves, Guitar, Wendell B. Dobbs, Stephen Lawson, Júlio Ribeiro Alves

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Woodwind Ensembles Recital, Wendell B. Dobbs, Ann Bingham, Ed Bingham, Kay Lawson, Richard Kravchak, Donald Williams

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Marshall University Music Department Presents Serendipity, Kristen Alves, Lora Snow, Wendell B. Dobbs, Júlio Ribeiro Alves

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Guest Recital, Awea Duo, Jennifer Brimson Cooper, Flute, Mas Sugihara, Saxophone, With Eunbyol Ko, Piano, Jennifer Brimson Cooper, Mas Sugihara, Eunboyl Ko

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Faculty Recital, Reed Smith, Violin, Wendell Dobbs, Flute, With Guest, John Ingram, Piano, Elizabeth Reed Smith, Wendell B. Dobbs

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Marshall University Music Department Presents Music From The Age Of Invention, The Maelzel Woodwind Quintet, Wendell B. Dobbs, Stephen Lawson, Kay Lawson, Curtis Foster, Richard Spece

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Shey Dillon, Flute, Shey Dillon

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Woodwind Ensembles Recital, Wendell B. Dobbs, Ann Marie Bingham, Ed Bingham, Kay Lawson

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Music Alive Faculty & Guest Artist Collaboration Series, Violautalino Trio, Kristen Alves, Violin, Wendell Dobbs, Flute, Júlio Ribeiro Alves, Guitar, Kristen Alves, Wendell B. Dobbs, Júlio Ribeiro Alves

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Marshall University Music Department Presents The Violautalino Trio, Júlio Ribeiro Alves, Wendell B. Dobbs

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Woodwind Ensembles Recital, Wendell B. Dobbs, Ann Bingham

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Marshall University School Of Music And Theatre Presents Faculty Recital Wendell Dobbs, Flute And Guest Artist John Ingram, Piano And Ezgi Karakus, Violoncello, Wendell B. Dobbs, John Ingram, Ezgi Karakus

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Woodwind Ensembles Recital, Studios Of Ann Marie Bingham, Edwin Bingham, Kay Lawson And Wendell Dobbs, Ann Bingham, Ed Bingham, Kay Lawson, Wendell B. Dobbs

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