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Pianistic Problems in the Fifth Sonata of Scriabin

This paper discusses the pianist problems in the fifth sonata created by Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin and provides historical background to the works of the composer before analyzing his work.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Smith, Jennie

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An Analysis of the Hindemith Sonata for Double Bass and Piano, for Performance Purposes

This paper analyzes composer Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Double Bass and Piano and provides conclusions about how to interpret the movements in performance as well as the compositional techniques used by Hindemith to create them.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Jacobson, Harry P.

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An Analysis of Jaques Ibert’s Concertino Da Camera for Alto Saxophone and Eleven Instruments

This paper provides historical background for the creation of Jacques Ibert's Concertino da camera for alto saxophone and eleven instruments and analyzes its three movements. As one of the first works written for the saxophone, James Garland Riggs explains the importance of the piece.

Date: December 1972

Creator: Riggs, James Garland

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Some Acoustical Considerations in the Design of the Contemporary Organ Case

This paper discusses the historical roots, placement, shape, and materials and methods in the construction of the contemporary organ case. James W. Kibbie explores the acoustical considerations of its design and how these are reflected in the finished product.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Kibbie, James W.

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Some Influences of the Organ Reform Movement on the Instruments of Texas

This paper explores the impact of the organ reform movement on the construction of organs in Texas. E. Dean Beasley also explores the possibilities of further reform for the instrument.

Date: December 1972

Creator: Beasley, E. Dean

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The Four Dominating Elements in the Piano Literature of Sergei Prokofieff

This paper analyzes the piano compositions of Sergei Prokofieff and identifies four elements evident in the literature: classicism, innovation, toccata, and lyricism. Elisabeth Euwer Roberts traces the history of his works and the evidence of these elements in them.

Date: May 1972

Creator: Roberts, Elisabeth Euwer

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A Comparison of Editions of Carl Maria von Weber’s Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, for Clarinet and Piano, With the Composer’s Autograph Score

This paper compares various editions of Carl Maria Von Weber's Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, with the composer's original autograph score. Catherine E. Wood discusses how well these editions retained the composer's intentions, and which edition is the most accurate.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Wood, Catherine E.

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A Style Comparison of the Piano and Organ Versions of Liszt’s Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H

This paper analyzes the piano and organ versions of the Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H composed by Franz Liszt and provides a style comparison of the two. Jerry Glynn Smith also provides context for Liszt's work with the organ.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Smith, Jerry Glynn

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A Stylistic Evaluation of Aaron Copland’s Piano Variations

This paper evaluates the style of American composer Aaron Copland's Piano Variations. Philip Carey Jones discusses its position as a unique piece in twentieth-century piano literature and compares his work to that of other composers.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Jones, Philip Carey

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A Survey of New Extensions of Clarinet Technique as They Appear in Four Published Works

This paper explores the new extensions of clarinet technique in four published works, discussing the percussive effects, melodic effects, and multiple sounds that can be produced through these extensions. David R. Widder also explores the history of innovational solo clarinet works.

Date: August 1972

Creator: Widder, David R.

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Pianistic Problems in the Fifth Sonata of Scriabin

An Analysis of the Hindemith Sonata for Double Bass and Piano, for Performance Purposes

An Analysis of Jaques Ibert’s Concertino Da Camera for Alto Saxophone and Eleven Instruments

Some Acoustical Considerations in the Design of the Contemporary Organ Case

Some Influences of the Organ Reform Movement on the Instruments of Texas

The Four Dominating Elements in the Piano Literature of Sergei Prokofieff

A Comparison of Editions of Carl Maria von Weber’s Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, for Clarinet and Piano, With the Composer’s Autograph Score

A Style Comparison of the Piano and Organ Versions of Liszt’s Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H

A Stylistic Evaluation of Aaron Copland’s Piano Variations

A Survey of New Extensions of Clarinet Technique as They Appear in Four Published Works