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Mexica Music, Tizoc E. Ramirez-Marquez

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This paper explores the society of Mexica, or the Aztecs, and some of the instruments that were produced in the civilization and used in today’s compositions. The history and their creation mythology will also be deliberated for those individuals who do not know this information of the culture. In the history, the subjects of the Mexica constructing a giant city in a lake to the conquest that was lead by Hernan Cortez will be discussed. The creation story will also exhibit the ideology of the Mexica and how their culture is sustained before the conquest. In the music section, the …

A Discussion Of Shiguang Cui’S Piano Concerto No. 2, Focusing On A Stylistic Analysis And Traditional Chinese Musical Elements, Yuting Ji

Dissertations

Shiguang Cui (崔世光) (b. 1948) is a Chinese composer and pianist. To celebrate the 2008 Summer Olympic Games held in Beijing, his work Concerto for Ten Concert Grand Pianos and Orchestra was commissioned by the Dean of the National Center for the Performing Arts, Mr. Ping Chen. Ten internationally-renowned pianists were invited to give the world premiere on August 19, 2008. The pianists were Claude Frank, Phillippe Entremont, Vladimir Feltsman, Louis Lortie, Yunyi Qin (秦云轶), Shikun Liu (刘诗昆), Lang Lang (郎朗), Cyprien Katsaris, Guillermo Gonzalez, and Sha Chen (陈萨).¹

This piece was originally conceived as Concerto for Ten Concert …

Preparation For Collegiate Music Theory And Aural Skills Through Repertoire, Caroline E. Dunmire

Senior Honors Theses

Music majors often struggle in first-year music theory and aural skills coursework. These struggles have lead to increased dropout rates among music students. Even those students who succeed in music theory course work often are not able to apply theory concepts to music literature. Some universities have identified this problem and sought to rectify it through offering remedial course work, however the universities should not bear this burden. Success in theory and aural skills is linked to mastery of music fundamentals and basic aural skills. Pre-college studies should focus on these subjects and not place too much emphasis on advanced …

Songs From The Willow Tree: Staging Collective Inspiration For Creative Songwriting, Aubrey W. Carpenter

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The songwriting process, inspiration to song, can take many forms. This project explores a highly structured approach, using themes derived from reported individual experience to direct the creation of musical ends addressing common experience.

Departmental Assembly Recital, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Students of the Department of Music featuring works by Saint-Saëns, Liszt and Scriabin.

2016-2017 Performance Forum - December 1, 2016, Clarissa Vieira, Huyen Anh Nguyen, Sing Hong Lee, Alberto Zilbertstein, Stephanie Barrett, Nolan Carbin, Mario Rivieccio, Mariana Cisneros, Gustave Wilde, Amy Nickler, Evan Musgrave, Jordan Nashman, August Berger, Feruza Dadabaeva, Scott Davis, Yu Lu, Bailey Michelle Collins, Nicole Marie P. Cortero, Suhao Bai, Xiaoxiao Wang

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Theta Chapter, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Setnor School Of Music

Setnor School of Music - Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Trynchuk Studio Recital, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Students of Carla Trynchuk featuring works by Prokofieff, Bruch, Bach, Schumann, Barber, Brahms, Wieniawski, Sibelius, and Saint-Saëns.

Old Dominion University Jazz Choir, Old Dominion University Jazz Combo And Old Dominion University Jazz Orchestra, Old Dominion University Jazz Choir, Old Dominion University Jazz Combo, John Toomey (Director), Old Dominion University Jazz Orchestra, Douglas T. Owens (Director)

Ensemble Performances

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Keyboard Collaborative Arts Recital, Yijiao Tian, Evangelina Jodjana, Jason Liebson, Varsénik Aslanyan, Jeffrey Goldberg, Esther Kim, Ariel Chien, Mikayla Feldman, Rachel Danielson, Tyler Johnson, Erin Theodorakis

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Big Band & Jazz Combo In Concert, Chapman Big Band, Chapman Jazz Combo

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

2016-2017 Ppc Recital - Sebastian Castellanos (Bassoon), Sebastian Castellanos, Sheng Yuan Kuan

PPC/PSDP Recitals

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2016-2017 Junior Recital - Elizabeth Lee (Cello), Elizabeth Lee, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Sohyun Park

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

Cuban Spectacular: From The Big Easy To The Big Apple: A Celebration Of The Mambo, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Student Recital: Cailin Gwaltney, Soprano, Cailin Gwaltney

Student Recitals

No abstract provided.

Chamber Ensembles, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Piano Studio Recital Of Chi Yong Yun, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Students of Chi Yong Yun featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, Clementi, Scarlatti, Debussy, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Scarlatti, Prokofiev, Bartok and Chopin.

Student Recital: Christina Bartholomew, Soprano, Christina Bartholomew

Student Recitals

No abstract provided.

Global Sounds, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Piano Studio Recital "An Afternoon Of Music", Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Piano Studio Recital featuring students of Antoniel Roca.

Piano Studio Recital, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Piano Studio Recital featuring students of Ana Lozano and Edgar Perez

Au Wind Symphony Holiday Concert, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

AU Wind Symphony featuring Christina Gibson as Flute Soloist as well as AU Brass Quintet, AU Chamber Winds and Jazz Ensemble.

Dr. Bridgid Eversole, Soprano, Dr. Brian Nedvin, Tenor And Dr. Stephen Coxe, Piano, Bridgid Eversole, Brian Nedvin, Stephen Coxe

Faculty Recitals

No abstract provided.

2016-2017 Master Of Music Recital - Trace Johnson (Cello), Trace Johnson, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

Northern Iowa Wind Symphony, November 18, 2016 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Art Of Oratorio - A Music Vespers, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Studio Recital featuring students of Charles Reid and Stephen Zork.

Jazz Small Groups (Combos 4 & 5), November 17, 2016, Lawrence University

Conservatory of Music Concert Programs

Harper Hall

"Manuscripts And Medieval Song: Inscription, Performance, Context" By Helen Deeming And Elizabeth Leach, Timothy Mcgee

Performance Practice Review

Timothy McGee reviews and discusses Helen Deeming and Elizabeth Leach's 2015 work. Deeming, Helen and Elizabeth Leach. Manuscripts and Medieval Song: Inscription, Performance, Context. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2015. ISBN: 1107062632.

2016-2017 Mostly Music: Felix Mendelssohn, David Cole, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Yordan Tenev, Yvonne Lee, Yue Yang, Shanshan Wei, Kayla Williams, Andrew Baloff, Khosiyatkohn Khusanova, Akmal Irmatov, Renata Arado, Lisa Leonard, Cameron Hewes, Sebastian Castellanos, Chance Israel, Carol Cole, Jon Robertson, Jay Stuart, Marshall Turkin

Mostly Music Series

No abstract provided.