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"Western Evening Vistas" For Concert Band, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Wind Symphony, conducted by Ron Hufstader.

Solo Composition Recital (October 14, 2011), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Gregory Luffey (soprano saxophone, UTEP), Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute, UTEP), Mark Schuppener (violin, UTEP), and Dominic Dousa (piano). Performances of the following original compositions: "A View from Within" "Two Pieces for Flute and Piano" "Sonata for Violin and Piano"

"Korean Psalm (Psalm 23)" For Tenor Voice And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by Sang-In Han (tenor) and Dominic Dousa (piano). The work is a setting of selected verses of Psalm 23 in Korean. It was composed for Dr. Han's lecture recital of Korean Art Song.

"Departed Days" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

"Hymn Of Trust" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Lubbock, Tx), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and Susan Wass (piano, Texas Tech University).

Recital, Utep Faculty Recital Series (April 4, 2009), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A faculty recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Orit Eylon (mezzo soprano), Michael Way (graduate student, cello) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Cleveland, Oh), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and James Housman (piano, Oberlin College).

Susannah, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Selected Works Temporary Series

Dr. Wilson produced and conducted the UTEP Orchestra and Music Theatre Company in this fully staged performance of Carlisle Floyd's opera. Of special note is the return of student opera to the university's Magoffin Auditiorium after a ten-year hiatus.

Solo Composition Recital (February 17, 2009), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Renee Skerik (viola, guest artist from Texas Tech University), the Texas Tech University Viola Choir, and Dominic Dousa (piano). Also included performance of Milhaud's "Sonata No. 1 for Viola and Piano". Performances of the following original compositions: "Mountain Song" "Two Pieces for Viola Choir" Sonata for Viola and Piano, 'From a Land Wild and Free'

You Sing, Youtube: A Hands-On Approach To Using Youtube In The Performance Curriculum, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Selected Works Temporary Series

In September 2007, the University of Texas at El Paso Music Theatre Company embarked on a voyage of on-line discovery: how to utilize YouTube as a tool for self-and peer critique and outside professional review. Music Theatre Company is the Department of Music’s opera/music theatre skills development workshop and production company, presenting two to three scenes and/or full-scale productions each year. As such, its curriculum has traditionally revolved around the preparation and in-class coaching of songs, arias, and scenes, with public concert or production outcomes.

The recent addition of a required textbook has added a necessary written assignment component; however, …

"Evocations From The Plains" For Piano Quintet (El Paso, National Chamber Music Fesitval), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the Biava String Quartet and Doris Stevenson (piano).

Contemporary Voices: Scenes From Modern Opera And Musical Theatre, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Selected Works Temporary Series

Dr. Wilson directed and produced this scenes concert of modern music for the stage.

Recital, Utep Faculty Recital Series (October 12, 2008), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A faculty recital presentation by Stephanie Schweigart (violin and viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

'Ii. Running With The Wind' From "Two Pieces For Flute And Piano", Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano) at the annual beginning-of-year Faculty Departmental Recital.

The Art Of Healthy Belting: A Guide For Teaching, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Selected Works Temporary Series

The proper techniques to produce a healthy belt in the high school/college singer are often misunderstood and as a resulty, this skill is often overlooked. This presentation discusses several exercises to use to develop a healthy belt along with demonstrations of each exercise.

"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano" (Paris, France), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano) at a recital that was part of the Atelier Concert Series.

Recital, American Ambassador's Residence In Paris, France, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Maurizia Dalla Volta (flute), and Dominic Dousa (piano). An invited performance by the American Ambassador in Paris.

"Southwestern Fanfare" For Brass Ensemble, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Chamber Brass Ensemble, directed by Stephen Haddad. Commissioned by the UTEP Department of Music for the annual Department Gala concert.

"Aedh Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

"Three Songs Of Love" For Ssa Women's Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Women's Glee Club, conducted by Elisa Wilson.

Still Falls The Rain: New Songs In The Desert, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Selected Works Temporary Series

Members of the UTEP Voice Faculty and other local musicians presented a concert featuring new music for voice by student composer Stephen Jackson.

"Christmas Morning" For Orchestra (Wuhan, China), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the Wuhan Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Loeb.

"Hymn Of Hope" For Concert Band, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Wind Symphony, conducted by Ron Hufstader.

La Canterina, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Selected Works Temporary Series

Dr. Wilson produced and mentored this performance of Franz Josef Haydn's one-act comic opera directed and conducted by graduate students.

Solo Composition (Half) Recital (February 28, 2008), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

Faculty Recital, presented by Renee Skerik (viola, guest artist from Texas Tech University) and Dominic Dousa (piano). Half of program consisted of original compositions, other half consisted of standard repertoire for viola and piano. Performances of the following original compositions: "Evening Piece and Summer Dance" "The Winds of a Summer Night"

"Christmas Morning" For Orchestra, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, conducted by Benjamin Loeb. Piece was commission as part of activities as EPSYOs Composer-in-Residence.

'I. Wind' And 'Ii. Breeze' From "Airstreams" For Alto Saxophone And Vibraphone, Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

A performance of my original composition by the Don Wilkinson (alto saxophone) and Larry White (vibraphone).

Elegant Excerpts: An Evening Of Scenes From Opera, Operetta, And The Golden Age Of Musical Theatre, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Selected Works Temporary Series

Dr. Wilson directed and produced this eclectic mix of music for the stage. Pieces performed included excerpts from Carousel, Brigadoon, Into the Woods, West Side Story and La Boheme, among others.

Solo Composition Recital (October 11, 2007), Dominic Dousa

Selected Works Temporary Series

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute, UTEP), John Siqueiros (flute, UTEP), Don Wilkinson (alto and soprano saxophones, UTEP), Larry White (vibraphone, UTEP), UTEP students, and musicians from the El Paso community. Performances of the following original compositions: "Suite for Flute and Guitar" "Pastorale" for flute choir "Outdoors Music" for string quartet "Airstreams" for alto saxophone and vibraphone "Quintet for SATB Saxophone Quartet and Piano"