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This treatise seeks to examine the history and performance trends of the percussion section of The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." As no formal research has been done about the percussion section as a whole and the band is approaching...
Works for unaccompanied horn written by straight, white, cisgender male composers are often more accessible than those written by underrepresented composers, information about these works is more readily available than those composed by...
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) was among the most important composers of the twentieth century. He is most well-known for his operatic and vocal works but he made significant contributions to instrumental repertoire as well. Many of his...
This treatise seeks to examine the importance and relevance of the vibraphone and its functional adaptability in all genres (classical, jazz, etc.). In the canon of vibraphone research and literature, there exists only a modicum of...
The purpose of this treatise is to connect violin music which contains onomatopoeic sounds with the development of techniques that successfully portray these effects. The focus is primarily on animal and nature onomatopoeia (e.g. birds, ...
The purpose of this study is twofold. The first goal is to bring more awareness to the Cuban guitarist and professor Isaac Nicola and his legacy, particularly his work as a pedagogue. The second goal is to provide insight into different...
This treatise focuses on John Luther Adams's piece Inuksuit, a percussion composition for nine to ninety-nine percussionists to be performed outdoors. A biographical overview of Adams's life and inspiration of Inuksuit will be presented, ...
The purpose of this study is to analyze Dragons in the Sky for horn, percussion and computer-generated tape (1989) by American composer, Mark Schultz (1957-2015). Dragons in the Sky won the 1990 International Horn Society Composition...
This treatise is about the Filipino composer Col. Antonino Buenaventura and his 1969 Viola Sonata. It discusses the Sonata’s importance in the Philippines’ search for a distinctive national identity. It also offers information on how to...
Dimensions and measurements other than the viola's size are not generally discussed among viola players, even though they significantly impact playability and comfort. The dimensions and measurements of the string length, upper shoulders...
This study discusses the pedagogical value of intermediate solo repertoire for the student trumpeter, utilizing the following solos as a means of discussion: Contempora Suite by Gordon Young, Solo de Concours by Eugene Cools, English...
This treatise will explore the history of Hungarian culture, composers, violinists, and music written for violin in the Hungarian and style hongrois style. This treatise will also discuss the nineteenth-century musical style, style...
Transcribing and arranging has become a popular way for musicians to expand and explore a wider range of repertoire than is available on one's own instrument. Viola virtuosi, such as Lionel Tertis and William Primrose, paved the way for...
This document investigates the potential connection that can be made between performer and audience by disrupting the normal order of performance. I have drawn from the disciplines of Theater and Psychology to find new ways to convey...
The First Sonata for Cello and Piano by Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) is a work that has been undeservingly neglected in performance history. This treatise makes this work more approachable for performers, from both a musical and a...
BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE The study of orchestral excerpts is an important component in the undergraduate musician’s education. Excerpts create an efficient path into the evaluation of a student’s fundamental abilities, making them...
ABSTRACTPerforming Bela Bartók’s Concerto for Viola and Orchestra poses myriad technical hurdles. The initial approach to studying this work must include practice strategies that isolate its numerous technical challenges and work through...
The objective of this two-part treatise is to historically understand Eugène Ysaÿe's Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Opus 27. My intent is to utilize the reverse of the one-composer and multi-performer model to commission new works for...
This treatise features my arrangements of five pieces found in the manuscript GB-Lbl Ms Add. 29987 (or Lo) and demonstrates their pedagogical applications for half position on the double bass. It begins with a brief look at the history...
This treatise examines the Violin Concerto, op. 224 (1955) by American composer Mana-Zucca (1885-1981). A highly regarded musician during her lifetime, Mana-Zucca maintained successful and simultaneous careers as a virtuoso pianist and a...
Colombia, the northernmost country in South America, is full of classical musicians. From students of all ages to professionals, all of them are contributing to the increasing growth of the classical culture in the country. At the same...
This treatise demonstrates how teachers can use five pieces of violin repertoire from the cinema as pedagogical tools to introduce or enhance a student's understanding, appreciation, and technical facility of the following four genres of...
This treatise provides an examination of Flausino Vale’s background and a performer’s guide to the 26 Prelúdios Característicos e Concertantes para Violino Só. It considers technical elements, such as performance practice issues and...
Choral concerts incorporating theatrical elements have become a trend in the United States and internationally. However, there is little academic literature written about staged choral performances and how choral directors can visualize...
Former President of the International Trombone Association and Professor of Trombone at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Nathaniel Brickens is a highly regarded pedagogue and performer in the trombone world. He has maintained a top...
Simultaneously Teaching the Bass Tuba and Contrabass Tuba: Methods, Teaching Philosophies, and Current Trends in College and University Studios in the United States
Today, the modern tubist is required to be proficient at both the bass tuba and the contrabass tuba in academic and professional spheres. However, this was not always the case. Due to advancements in tuba manufacturing and demands on...
The role of the saxophone has been in a profoundly confusing state of limbo regarding identity, sound, and repertoire since its patent in 1846. Originally intended for the orchestra, it has struggled to see that intent realized and...
This treatise serves two primary goals. The first is to showcase three of Sérgio Assad’s Portraits for solo guitar, Eli’s Portrait, Sandy’s Portrait, and David’s Portrait. Each chapter on these works will provide biographical information...
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