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Opera And The Modern Culture Of Film: The Genesis Of Cinemopera, Its Intertextuality And Expansion Of Operatic Source Material, Yuell "Chuck" E. Chandler Iv

Theses and Dissertations--Music

The boundaries of opera, as in all art forms, are constantly being re-evaluated. This analysis examines one of the most recent developments in opera-the use of film as source material, and connections to the film world- through analyzing three operas: Austrian composer, Olga Neuwirth’s opera, Lost Highway, Chinese-American composer, Tan Dun’s opera, The First Emperor, and acclaimed American film composer, Rachel Portman’s opera, The Little Prince. Each of these works exemplifies the modern relationship of opera and film in different ways. To classify these newly film-influenced works, the term cinemopera is used in describing operas connected to …

Elegies For Cello And Piano By Bridge, Britten And Delius: A Study Of Traditions And Influences, Sara Gardner Birnbaum

Theses and Dissertations--Music

In the western classical tradition, the violoncello has developed a reputation for its soulful, vocal qualities. Because of this distinction, many composers have written elegiac works for the cello. This document comprises studies of three twentieth-century British elegies for cello and piano, each explored against a backdrop of poetic, societal and musical influences. The results reveal several common tropes of mourning, both musical and extra-musical, which can be applied to further studies of musical works.

Expression In Technical Exercises For The Cello: An Artistic Approach To Teaching And Learning The Caprices Of Piatti And Etudes Of Popper, Leah Hagel

Theses and Dissertations--Music

The Caprices of Piatti and Etudes of Popper are considered by most cellists to be fundamental components of the cello literature designed to provide a solid technical basis for the student. This document will provide an alternative approach to teaching and learning these works by focusing on the qualities of expression that can be developed during the process of integrating these studies into one's repertoire. After providing contextual information for the both composers and the works, I will examine how this concept of "artistry through technique" has been adopted by other art forms, used in training students on different instruments, …

Christopher Rouse: An Exploration Of Three Percussion Standards, Brian T. Nozny

Theses and Dissertations--Music

The percussion ensemble is still a relatively young ensemble, with the first works by Edgard Varèse and Amadeo Roldan composed in the first third of the 20th century. Because of this youth, it is important to examine significant works for the percussion ensemble which establish themselves as staples to the repertoire. Christopher Rouse, a Pulitzer-Prize winning composer has written three such works, Ogoun Badagris (1976), Ku-Ka-Ilimoku (1978), and Bonham (1989). This study will closely examine each of these works, providing background, detailed analysis, and performance practice for each of these works.

Strategies And Methods For Improving Sight-Reading, Ming-Hui Kuo

Theses and Dissertations--Music

A student's sight-reading ability directly affects the speed and quality of their learning, especially for those at the beginning and intermediate levels. Sight-reading on keyboard percussion instruments is typically very challenging for percussionists because percussion instruments are the only kind of instruments that the player doesn't physically touch when they play them. The player is removed from contact with the instrument through the use of mallets. This document will cover the topics of body movements, kinesthetic sense, music pattern recognition, sight-reading strategies in different levels, and music resources for instructors. Students who develop better sight-reading skills will learn new music …

Recreational Music-Making In Music Pedagogy: A Manifesto For Change, Brandon Keith Wood

Theses and Dissertations--Music

The arts are an essential part of any student’s well rounded education. The future of music in education will depend on its ability to deliver relevant, effective, and measurable outcomes. However, the expectations and performance nature of traditional curricula often foster a sense of musical elitism and ostracizes students that are solely interested in music as a recreational outlet. Incorporating recreational music-making into education can provide opportunities for students to experience self-expression, creativity, social connection, and enjoyment. These values will not only enhance their education, but also lead to acquired skills for use in all areas of their lives. Activities …

Concert Recording 2012-11-17, Bo Newsome, Cheryl Wefler, Theresa Delaplain, Tomoko Kashiwagi, Maigen Anderson, Grace Warren, Andrew Baker, Kim Snyder, Emily Thompson, Bo Newsome

Concert Recordings & Programs

Partita in g minor, BWV 1013. Bouree Anglais / J. S. Bach -- Athena's muse / Glen B. Cortese -- Oblivion / Astor Piazolla -- Sonata in g minor. Adagio ; Allegro ; Vivace / C. P. E. Bach -- Concerto for two oboes, op. 9 no.3. Allegro ; Adagio ; Allegro / Tomaso Albinoni -- Shepherds of Provence. Pastorale provencale / Eugene Bozza -- Trio op 87. Presto / Ludwig van Beethoven -- Varioations on "La ci darem la mano" / Ludwig van Beethoven -- Oboemania selections

Concert Recording 2012-12-14, W. Stephen Smith, Torneshia Rogers, Blaine Nims, Janelle Hollister, Taylor Moore, Amanda Davis, Allison Dean

Concert Recordings & Programs

Der Schauspieldirektor. Bester Jungling / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Kriegers Ahnung / Franz Schubert -- Turandot. Signore ascolta / Giacomo Puccini -- Die tote Stadt. Tanzlied des Pierrot / Erich Wolfgang Korngold -- The Ballad of Baby Doe. Willow song / Douglas Moore -- Susannah. Ain't it a pretty night / Carlisle Floyd

Senior Clarinet Recital, Katherine Jakrzweski

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

The written portion of this thesis combines program notes for the recital with reasoning behind programming choices and a reflection to give the reader context for the actual performance.

Concert Recording 2012-11-30, Taylor Moore, Kailey Miller Erwin, Janelle Hollister, Judd Burns, Allison Dean, Mallory Bennett, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Opera Workshop

Concert Recordings & Programs

Gondoliers. From the sunny spanish shore ; In enterprise of martial kind ; O rapture, when alone together ; There was a time / Arthur Sullivan -- Cosi fan tutte. Una donna a quindici onni ; Prendero quel brunettino / W. A. Mozart -- Comedy on the bridge. If I had only stayed with Mother / Bohuslav Martinu -- Le nozze di Figaro. Via resti servita ; Non so piu cosa son, cosa faccio ; Cona sento! / W. A. Mozart

Concert Recording 2012-09-06, S. Michael Shuman, Rebecca Rollene, Jeannie Lee

Concert Recordings & Programs

The tides of Manaunaun (1922) / Henry Cowell -- Makrokosmos, Book 1 (1972). Crucifixus ; Dream images (love-death music) / George Crumb -- Try me good king: Last words of the wives of Henry VIII (2000). Anne Boelyn ; Jane Seymour ; Anne of Cleves / Libby Larsen -- Masquerade. Waltz / Aram Khachaturian -- The Girl in 14G (2000) / Jeanine Tesori -- Four encore songs (unpublished). Tobacco ; A flea and a fly ; "Come, come," said Tom's father ; Song of the open road / Florence B. Price -- Amelia goes to the ball. Dearest Amelia / …

Teaching Lower Laryngeal Position With Emg Biofeedback, Adam Kirkpatrick, John R. Mclester

Faculty Articles

The authors explore new and innovative ways to teach singers how to maintain the lower laryngeal position while singing - a component of classical singing technique that many consider essential to achieving a vibrant, focused, and resonant tone.

Concert Recording 2012-11-29a, Timothy Thompson, John Brilhart, Peter Hamby, Matt Land, Matthew Muncie, Matthew Plunkett, Paige Quinn, Curtis Simmons, Chelsea Trout, Hua Wang, Emily Willis, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Horn Choir

Concert Recordings & Programs

Festival fanfare / Nicholas J. Perrini ; Overture to la fulte en Egypte, op. 25 / Hector Berlioz -- Aus guitar, alter Zeit / Franz Lifti -- Divertimento no. 2 / W. A. Mozart -- Notturno / Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov -- Three studies for four french horns / Alec Wilder -- Concertino for four horns. Maestoso / Alexandre Mitushin -- Horn players' retreat and pumping song / David Stanhope

Concert Recording 2012-11-12, Stephen Caldwell, Jeannie Lee, Manchusa Loungsangroong, Mallory Bennett, Rebecca Pugh, Lisa Banks, Kerry Cole, Edge Nowlin, Baron Lyle, Andrew Chu, Tazonio Anderson, Patrick Bellah, Blaine Nims, S. Michael Shuman, Kristina Marie Eckelhoff, Mark Haney, Allison Dean, Michael Rochmeyer, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Master Chorale

Concert Recordings & Programs

Salve regina, D 388 ; Rosamunde D797. Hirtenchor ; March in E D606 ; String quartet no. 14 , Death and the Maiden D 810. Scherzo ; Der Doppleganger D 957 no 13 ; Standchen D 957 no 4 ; Der Lindenbaum D 911 no 5 ; Mass no. 2 in G major D167 / Franz Schubert

Concert Recording 2012-04-15, Todd Prickett, Kailey Miller Erwin, Kristine Mezines, Allison Dean, Andrew Chu, Baron Lyle, Tazonio Anderson, Patrick Bellah, Shannon Horner, Tyler Morales, S. Michael Shuman, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Schola Cantorum

Concert Recordings & Programs

Super flumina Babylonis / Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina -- Ecco mormorar l'onde / Claudio Monteverdi -- Idomeneo. Placido e il mar / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Away from the roll of the sea / Allister MacGillivray -- Breakers / Stephen Leek -- The city and the sea. Maggie and Milly and Molly and May -- Titanic requiem / Patriquin ; [poetry by] Wolfgang Kater -- Water night / Eric Whitacre -- Six Chansons. Un cygne / Paul Hindemith -- Alice in Wonderland. The Lobster Quadrille / Irving Fine -- O sapo / [arr.] Stephen Hatfield

New Tools In Improvised Music Performance., Seán Mac Erlaine

Articles

This paper looks at the synthesis of computer technology and instrumental practice in improvised music performance. The emerging field of performers who use real-time signal processing as a technological extension of their instrument is discussed. How do new tools affect musical practice? Does the use of computers impose an associated aesthetic?

A number of key players are scrutinised including Evan Parker, La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Jon Hassell, Miles Davis, Pauline Oliveros, David Behrman. The research provides a historical context to these practices and explores how pre- and post-digital technologies have shaped their work.

This article identifies an innovative and …

Exploring The Multi-Generational Influence Of American Ragtime Music Through The Works Of Charles Ives, William Walton And William Bolcom, Rebecca E. Smith

Theses : Honours

Ragtime music is a style of popular music established in America that came to prominence between the years of 1896 and 1918. It is believed to have its roots in Blackface minstrel shows, it's defining feature, the heavily syncopated rhythm, quickly becoming a stereotype of African-American music. This thesis will explore the multi-generational influence of American Ragtime music on the art-music world through the works of Charles Ives (1874-1954), William Walton (1902-1983), and William Bolcom (1938-). It will timeline the undulating influence of Ragtime music on these subsequent generations of composers, noting in particular the revivals of the 1940's and …

A Survey Of The Sacred Choral–Orchestral Works Of Sir Henry Walford Davies (1869–1941), Martin C. Cook

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

In the closing years of the 19th Century, when Charles Villiers Stanford, Hubert Parry and Edward Elgar were at the height of their fame and influence in British musical society Henry Walford Davies emerged as one of the most promising talents of the day, receiving commissions from the provincial music festivals of Great Britain, which were a rite of passage for emerging composers.

Between 1904 and 1929 Davies produced eleven sacred choral-orchestral works for these festivals and one further work, which were received favorably in their day but are now almost forgotten. There are five large multi movement works: The …

The Social Life Of Musical Instruments, Eliot Bates

Publications and Research

Accordion Crimes, a novel by E. Annie Proulx, traces the life of and routes travelled by a green diatonic button accordion: its birth in Sicily in the workshop of “The Accordion Maker,” its numerous changes of ownership in the Americas during encounters between various immigrant communities, and its death when it finally falls into disrepair in the town of Old Glory, Minnesota. There are other accordions in the book, and many temporary human owners, but it is one particular green accordion that is the book’s protagonist. We meet and experience other characters largely through their interactions with the green accordion, …

A Suggested Improvement For The Fisk Organ At Stanford, Mark Lindley

Performance Practice Review

The unequal temperaments of Stanford's Fisk organ should be modified to reflect more accurately the characteristics of Renaissance and Baroque keyboard tunings.

Interpretation Problems Of Ornament Symbols And Two Recent Case Histories: Hans Klotz On Bach, Faye Fergusonon Mozart, Frederick Neumann

Performance Practice Review

The reliance on 17th- and 18th-c. ornament tables in 'authentic' performance often leads to rigid interpretations. A monograph by Hans Klotz (RILM 1984-05515-bm) and a review by Faye Ferguson perpetuate a rigid view of how 18th-c. ornaments should be interpreted.

Stravinsky, Tempo, And Le Sacre, Erica Heisler Buxbaum

Performance Practice Review

In reviews of recorded performances by others of Le sacre du printemps, Stravinsky contradicted his metronome markings and his own recorded performance tempos. His preferred tempos in the reviews encompass a range wider than the markings imply, yet more narrow than his own performance tempos suggest.

The "Not-So-Precisely Measured" Music Of The Middle Ages, Hendrik Van Der Werf

Performance Practice Review

Evidence from medieval writers, musical notation, and variant readings in the sources all suggest that troubadour and trouvere songs were performed in more or less equal note values and in a manner that presented the poetry clearly.

'Back To The Land': Performance Practice And The Classic Period, Malcom S. Cole

Performance Practice Review

Although much valuable work has been done on performance practice in the Classic period, many issues await detailed study.

The Performance Of French Baroque Music: A Report On The State Of Current Research, Albert Cohen

Performance Practice Review

A survey, with a bibliography, of published research on French Baroque performance practice that appeared during the period 1978-88.

2011 Holiday Concert: Old Dominion University Wind Ensemble, Old Dominion University Madrigal Singers, And Old Dominion University Symphony Orchestra, Old Dominion University Wind Ensemble, Dennis Zeisler (Director), Old Dominion University Madrigal Singers, Lee Teply (Director), Old Dominion University Symphony Orchestra, Lucy Manning (Director)

Ensemble Performances

No abstract provided.

Clarinet Ensemble Recital, Brian Myer, Shane Jensen, Samantha Alterman, John Pollock, Amanda Gentile, David Warner

Chamber Music Programs

Program listing performers and works performed

2011-2012 Gingerbread Holiday Concert, Lynn University Philharmonia, Albert George Schram

Philharmonia

9th Annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert sponsored by Bank of America, presented by Friends of the Conservatory of Music

Piano And Strings Small Ensemble Concert, Lydia Dutcuic, Javier Chacun, Conner Bogenrief, Evan Roth, Ann Marie Kawai, Kevin Baker, Clara Cheng, Alayne Hsieh, Rachelle Schouten, Launa Kressin, Conrad Ho, Matt Owensby, Gabby Stetz, Jill Marriage, Lizzie Murtough, Macie Slick, Laura Schillbach, Nathaniel Cook, Emily Uematsu, Elizabeth Lee, Nickolas Kaynor, Jake Wiens, Marie Park, Maria Myrick, Will Kellogg, Eli Kaynor, Eileen Regullano

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Senior Project Recital, Kailee Ann Albitz, Nancy Porter

Senior Recitals

Program listing performers and works performed