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Solo Composition Recital (February 17, 2009), Dominic Dousa
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'
"Evocations From The Plains" For Piano Quintet (El Paso, National Chamber Music Fesitval), Dominic Dousa
"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).
Microtonality As An Expressive Device: An Approach For The Contemporary Saxophonist, Seán Mac Erlaine
Microtonality As An Expressive Device: An Approach For The Contemporary Saxophonist, Seán Mac Erlaine
Dissertations
This dissertation provides a critical examination of the use of microtonality as an expressive tool for the improvising saxophonist and offers a new method for quarter-tone production drawing on cultural references from European art music, Arabic Maqam and Contemporary Jazz. The thesis is underpinned by an historical, musicological analysis of tuning systems and theory necessary for the performer of microtonal music. The dissertation is presented in three chapters. In Chapter One, a discussion of tuning theory and a history of temperament systems contextualises the current uses of equal temperament and extensions of it including the quarter-tone tempered system. Chapter Two …
The Historical Development Of The Modern Worship Song, Travis Doucette
The Historical Development Of The Modern Worship Song, Travis Doucette
Senior Honors Theses
For centuries, followers of Christ have used music as a channel of communicating their love and adoration towards their Creator and Savior, Jesus Christ. In fact, the use of music with God’s people is encouraged throughout the pages of Scripture. In the Old Testament, the psalmist writes, “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully and shout for joy.” In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul writes to the Ephesians, “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” Throughout Christian history, wherever there has been renewal, revival and restoration, fresh songs of praise and worship have followed and …
'Ii. Running With The Wind' From "Two Pieces For Flute And Piano", Dominic Dousa
'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.
"Two Pieces For Flute And Piano" (Paris, France), Dominic Dousa
"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
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
"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
"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
"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.
"Christmas Morning" For Orchestra (Wuhan, China), Dominic Dousa
"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
"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.
New Indeterminate Music: The Influence Of The Cagean Trajectory In The Importance Of Being Earmarked, Brett Philip Murray
New Indeterminate Music: The Influence Of The Cagean Trajectory In The Importance Of Being Earmarked, Brett Philip Murray
Theses : Honours
This paper explores the influence of John Cage (1912-1992) on contemporary experimental music focusing on the indeterminate work The Importance of Being Earmarked (2008). Firstly through an investigation of selected works from Cage (written between the 1930s- 1960's) and the concepts that form a Cagean trajectory, and secondly by showing how a contemporary composer has adopted this trajectory in the composition of a new work that combines sound-installation, theatre, and Max/MSP programming.
"Christmas Morning" For Orchestra, Dominic Dousa
"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
'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).
"Songs Of Sea And Life" For Tenor/Baritone Voice And Piano (Grand Forks, Nd), Dominic Dousa
"Songs Of Sea And Life" For Tenor/Baritone Voice And Piano (Grand Forks, Nd), Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my original composition by Robert Jones, baritone, and Andrew Froelich, piano on a Faculty Recital at North Dakota State University featuring vocal music of living American composers.
"Evening Piece And Summer Dance" And "The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Lubbock, Tx), Dominic Dousa
"Evening Piece And Summer Dance" And "The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Lubbock, Tx), Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano), at a Faculty/Guest Artist Recital at Texas Tech University.
"Evening Piece And Summer Dance" And "The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Golden Valley, Mn), Dominic Dousa
"Evening Piece And Summer Dance" And "The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Golden Valley, Mn), Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano). Invited recital by the Minnesota Viola Society.
Recital, St. Olaf College (Northfield, Mn), Dominic Dousa
Recital, St. Olaf College (Northfield, Mn), Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A guest recital presentation at St. Olaf College by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano).
"Evening Piece And Summer Dance" And "The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Northfield, Mn), Dominic Dousa
"Evening Piece And Summer Dance" And "The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Northfield, Mn), Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano), at a Guest Artist Recital at St. Olaf College.
"Westward Journey" For Trombone Quartet, Dominic Dousa
"Westward Journey" For Trombone Quartet, Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my original composition by the Continental Trombone Quartet.
"Inner Chambers" For String Orchestra, Dominic Dousa
"Inner Chambers" For String Orchestra, Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my original composition by the Parkland High School Orchestra (Leonid Riters, Music Director), conducted by Dominic Dousa. A collaborative project with PHS.
"Love, The Greatest" For Satb Choir, Flute, Oboe, Brass Quintet, Percussion, And Organ, Dominic Dousa
"Love, The Greatest" For Satb Choir, Flute, Oboe, Brass Quintet, Percussion, And Organ, Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
Two performances of my original composition by the combined choirs of the Bruce Nehring Consort (Bruce Nehring, conductor), UTEP University Chorale (William McMillan, conductor), El Paso area honor choir students, conducted by Weston Noble. Piece commissioned by the BNC.
A Study Of Robert Schumann And His Impact On The German Song Cycle, Melissa A. Mills
A Study Of Robert Schumann And His Impact On The German Song Cycle, Melissa A. Mills
Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects
The purpose of this research was to gain information about Robert Schumann and his impact on the German song cycle. The specific problems of the study were as follows: 1.) To trace the origins and development of the song cycle; 2.) To identify the significance of Robert Schumann to the German song cycle; and 3.) To analyze Frauenliebe und-Leben (‘A Woman’s Life and Love’), a song cycle composed by Schumann in 1840, in terms of form, style, and vocal technique. This research investigates the return of Robert Schumann from instrumental music back to vocal music and how he helped develop …
A Study Of Robert Schumann’S Liederkreis Op.39: Tracing Themes Of Nature From Poetry To Music, Mary H. F. Harkrader
A Study Of Robert Schumann’S Liederkreis Op.39: Tracing Themes Of Nature From Poetry To Music, Mary H. F. Harkrader
Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects
The purpose of this research was to gain information on Robert Schumann and trace themes of nature within his Liederkreis Op. 39. The specific problems of this study were as follows: 1.) to analyze the lieder of Schumann’s Liederkreis Op. 39 in terms of form; 2.) to identify and trace the themes of nature in Liederkreis Op. 39; and 3.) to identify how these themes are found in both the music and poetry of Liederkreis Op. 39. A brief section of research places this specific song cycle in the context of time, place, and composer.
A Musical Poet: Themes In The Lieder Of Robert Schumann’S Year Of Song, Mary H. Harkrader
A Musical Poet: Themes In The Lieder Of Robert Schumann’S Year Of Song, Mary H. Harkrader
Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects
My thesis will research themes of solitude, love, nature, mood or emotional states, and the duality of joy and pain in the Robert Schumann’s Lieder composed around the year 1840. This year was the year of Schumann’s marriage to his music teacher’s daughter Clara Wieck and is, consequently, the year when Robert Schumann turned to writing Lieder or songs. Lieder were a unique lyric genre created in Germany during Romantic era. These songs combined the works of great German poets of the time with the artistic expression of emotions captured by the composer. Tracing the themes in Robert Schumann’s Lieder …
Mathematical Methods In Composing Melodies, Thomas Brown
Mathematical Methods In Composing Melodies, Thomas Brown
Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects
This thesis, “Mathematical Methods in Composing Melodies,” explores the different ways in which mathematics can be used to create music. Some research has been done in this field already. Richard F. Voss and John Clarke used fractals and different frequencies of noise to create music. The Greek composer Iannis Xenakis used Markovian Stochastic trees to create some of his compositions. Explored in this thesis are seven different methods to compose melodies. After compiling the different melodies, they were categorized by different musical periods based on the musical characteristics found in the melody. This thesis differs from other research that deals …
A Study Of Lars-Erik Larsson And His Contributions To Trombone Repertoire, Thomas S. Brown
A Study Of Lars-Erik Larsson And His Contributions To Trombone Repertoire, Thomas S. Brown
Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects
The purpose of this research was to gain information about Lars-Erik Larsson and his contributions to trombone repertoire. The specific problems of the study were as follows: 1) to identify and investigate Larsson’s major contributions to twentieth century music; 2) to identify and investigate Larsson’s contribution to trombone repertoire; 3) to analyze Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone and String Orchestra Op. 45 No. 7 in terms of form, structure, and twentieth century techniques. A biographical overview of Larsson’s life is given as background and as insight to his compositions.
"Quintet For Satb Saxophone Quartet And Piano" (Plattsburgh, Ny), Dominic Dousa
"Quintet For Satb Saxophone Quartet And Piano" (Plattsburgh, Ny), Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my original composition by the Frontier Saxophone Quartet and Karen Becker (piano). Commissioned by the Frontier Quartet.
"The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Original Composition), Dominic Dousa
"The Winds Of A Summer Night" For Viola And Piano (Original Composition), Dominic Dousa
Selected Works Temporary Series
A performance of my composition by Stephanie Schweigart, viola (UTEP) and Dominic Dousa, piano (UTEP) at the conference's Concert of CMS Composers and Performers.