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12 Études Caractéristiques, Opus 2, by Adolf von Henselt: A Pedagogical Guide with Practical Exercises on Selected Etudes

Description: Adolf von Henselt (1814–1889) was one of the most renowned German pianists and composers of his day. The majority of his compositions are for the piano, one of his most successful being the set of Piano Études, Op. 2. It consists of twelve etudes, each of which is designed for developing a particular technique. Henselt's etudes are as demanding as Chopin's and Liszt's, so this pedagogical guide is designed for advanced-level students. Henselt uses many finger extensions and stretches larger tha… more
Date: May 2023
Creator: Kim, Hyunsuk
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Accessibility and Pedagogical Value in Virtuosic American Trombone Solo Literature: A Performance Guide to "Divertimento for Trombone and Band" (2012) by Jack Stamp

Description: This dissertation is an examination of Divertimento for Solo Trombone and Wind Band by renowned wind band composer and conductor Jack Stamp. The result of this study is the illumination of a 21st-century composition for solo trombone and band that is made accessible for future performers, accomplished by constructing original musical exercises that are influenced by current trombone pedagogical materials that have either been edited, annotated or created by current performers and pedagogues s… more
Date: July 2023
Creator: Umholtz, Jeremiah L.
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Adaptation and Validation of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale for Use with Musicians

Description: Identity is a powerful concept that influences behavior and health. For over thirty years, researchers in sport psychology have been using the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) as a research instrument providing insights into the relationships between athletic identity and health variables. While musician identity is recognized as an important factor to be investigated in relation to occupational health, there are no known robust instruments like the AIMS in music psychology research. … more
Date: December 2022
Creator: Zuhdi, Nabeel
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An Analysis of Federico Alvarez del Toro's Marimba Concerto "El Espiritu de la Tierra"

Description: In this paper, I analyze the musical content in Federico Alvarez del Toro's marimba concerto El Espiritu de la Tierra. This dissertation represents my analysis of features I hear in the composition, and does not reflect the composer's original compositional process. Commissioned by the governor of Chiapas, the piece was composed in collaboration with internationally renowned marimba virtuoso Zeferino Nandayapa and premiered in 1984 with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Mexico City at Festival Cerv… more
Date: May 2023
Creator: Hastings, Tyree
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Analysis of harp performance issues in Federico's Little Songs for Children by George Crumb.

Description: During the 20th century, chamber works for harp expanded to include significantly different instrumentations, like flute, voice and harp. Indeed, a body of works for flute, voice, and harp began to develop mainly through the commissioning efforts of ensembles comprised of these instruments. This study of George Crumb's Federico's Little Songs for Children for flutes, soprano, and harp considers the unique advantages and challenges of this instrumentation and offers specific suggestions for perf… more
Date: May 2009
Creator: Hembreiker, Linda-Rose
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An Analytical Study of the Suite for Violin and Piano (1935), Op. 6, by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Description: The Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 6 is one of the least-known compositions by Benjamin Britten. It has been considered unfavorably by critics and scholars due to its puzzling mixture of tonal and post-tonal elements. However, this dissertation argues that the suite is composed with a clear tonal framework, and its unique mixed tonal-post-tonal language justifies an in-depth analysis. This analytical study utilizes a linear progression technique - the voice leading produced by passing tones an… more
Date: December 2023
Creator: Lee, Hanjun
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Antonio María Valencia's "Dúo en forma de sonata": An International Approach to Colombian National Music

Description: Antonio María Valencia (1902-1952) was one of the leading Colombian composers, pianists, and educators of his generation. His Dúo en forma de sonata (1926) for violin and piano serves as an early example of the composer's aesthetic. According to the programmatic description he sent to his mother, the Dúo depicts Valencia's "indelible impressions" of his homeland. Through structural and harmonic analysis, I examine the piece in relation to the composer's informal programmatic description. The an… more
Date: May 2023
Creator: Villamil Gómez, Diego Esteban
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Are We Zwisch-ing Yet? An Examination of the Zwischenfach Voice Category and Selected Twenty-First Century American Arias

Description: The German word Zwischenfach often refers to opera roles and singers whose voices lie between the categories of mezzo-soprano and soprano. While the term is not universally accepted as a voice category, Zwischenfach voices and roles are being discussed more openly and with more specificity in collegiate and professional circles. This document includes a discussion on the challenges of categorizing dramatic voices, mezzo-soprano voices, and those who could be considered Zwischenfach, taking into… more
Date: December 2023
Creator: Taylor, Hilary Grace
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The Art of Trumpet Teaching: The Legacy of Keith Johnson

Description: Keith Johnson retired in 2014 from the University of North Texas, where he was Regents Professor of Trumpet and was honored with the Distinguished Teaching Professor award. Johnson wrote more than thirty articles, two pedagogical texts, and two method books. During his career, he presented masterclasses at universities and conservatories throughout the United States and worldwide. Johnson’s former students hold positions in universities, orchestras, and military ensembles in over a dozen countr… more
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Date: May 2022
Creator: Hunsaker, Leigh Anne
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Beneath Missouri Skies: Pat Metheny in Kansas City 1964-1972

Description: The New Yorker recently referred to Pat Metheny as “possibly the most influential jazz guitarist of the past five decades.” A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, just southeast of Kansas City, Metheny started playing in pizza parlors at age fourteen. By the time he graduated from high school he was the first-call guitarist for Kansas City jazz clubs, private clubs, and jazz festivals. Now 66, he attributes his early success to the local musical environment he was brought up in and the players and… more
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Date: May 2021
Creator: Brewer, Carolyn Glenn
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Blurring the Boundaries of Chinese and Western Musical Language: A Harmonic and Form Analysis of Chen Qigang's "La joie de la souffrance" (2017) in Reference to the Compositional Influence of Olivier Messiaen

Description: Chen Qigang (b. 1951) is one of today's most representative and prolific Chinese composers. His works are regarded as setting a standard of excellence among Chinese composers in the twenty-first century. Like many Chinese composers of his generation, Chen combines in his works the traits of both Chinese traditional music and Western musical language. La joie de la souffrance (The Joy of Suffering) for violin and orchestra, composed for the Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition … more
Date: May 2023
Creator: Xiong, Hanbin
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[Bob Wills: The Maestro of Western Swing at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame]

Description: Step into the enthralling world of James Robert Wills, better known as Bob Wills, as you explore the fascinating museum label at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Delve into the life of the visionary musician, bandleader, and songwriter hailed as the founder of Western swing. Discover his musical journey, from forming the iconic Texas Playboys in 1934 to achieving nationwide fame with chart-topping hits like "San Antonio Rose" and "Faded Love." Immerse yourself in the jazz-inspired arrangem… more
Date: October 2015
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.157345 -94.341962
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[The Boogie Woogie Legacy Comes Alive: A Mesmerizing Performance at a Marshall Diner]

Description: Step into the vibrant atmosphere of a Marshall diner and immerse yourself in the rhythmic magic of Boogie Woogie. The band takes the stage, captivating the audience with their electrifying performance. People from all walks of life gather around, savoring delicious food while tapping their feet to the infectious tunes. As you soak in the lively ambiance, take a moment to appreciate the unique decor of the diner. Adorning the walls, miniatures of human body sculptors add an artistic touch, refle… more
Date: November 2012
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Boots & Saddles]

Description: Audio recording of Boots & Saddles ; Fromholz "A Rumor In My Own" - Side A: Boots & Saddles, Western Tunes. Track Listing: El Roncho Grande. Take Me Back To Boots. Home on the Range. Night Train To Memphis. Beside The Rio Grande. No Letter Today. You Don't KNow Lonesome. I'm Thinking Of ---. The Yellow Rose Of Tex. Cimmaron. Red River Valley. You Are My Sunshine. Wabash Cannonball. Bears. I Have To Be Crazy. Knockin' On Wood. Can't Stay Away. Late Nite Neon Shadows. Ain't It Nice To Be Alone. B… more
Date: 197X
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 29 seconds
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Brass Band History and Idiomatic Writing in Brass Music

Description: The purpose of this research was to explore historical perspective of brass music. There is a brief history of brass bands in Britain. Furthermore, the paper examines the differences between two brass band pieces in the repertoire, A Western Fanfare by Eric Ewazen and Brass Symphony by Jan Koetsier. Both of these pieces were compared and contrasted against the author's newly composed work for brass, Two Companion Pieces for Brass Ensemble. The paper covers different techniques commonly used … more
Date: May 2013
Creator: Kahler, Elyse T.
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Brief von F. Salzer

Description: "Letter from F. Salzer telling Reinhard Oppel about the death of Heinrich Schenker on 14 February 1935 in Vienna Sanatorium - found in Salzer Books about polyphony."
Date: 1935
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Music Library

[Captivating Acoustic Performance by Canadian Duo Lights Up the Stage at Kerrville Folk Festival]

Description: On the festival stage, two talented musicians from Canada mesmerize the audience with their soulful and captivating acoustic performance. With their guitars in hand, they strum and pluck the strings, creating a harmonious blend of melodies that fill the air. The passion and skill of the musicians shine through as their voices intertwine, creating a beautiful musical tapestry. The crowd is immersed in the enchanting music, swaying to the rhythm and applauding with appreciation. The Canadian duo'… more
Date: May 2001
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.957839 -99.218573
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[Captivating Harmony: Musical Delights at The Shed Cafe]

Description: A captivating scene unfolds at The Shed Cafe as a band takes the stage. A talented woman holds the microphone, her voice resonating with enchanting melodies. Accompanied by skilled old men strumming their guitars, their harmonious tunes fill the air. A speaker amplifies their music, enveloping the cafe in rhythmic delight. In the background, a lively audience savors the music and delectable food, while the old-fashioned interior, with red-framed windows and vintage fans, adds to the nostalgic c… more
Date: 2015-08~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.391077 -95.639962
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Celebrating Irish Culture: The North Texas Irish Festival (NTIF)]

Description: The North Texas Irish Festival (NTIF) is an annual three-day ethnic festival held at Dallas' historic Fair Park the first weekend in March. Started in 1983, it's the second oldest Irish festival in the country and the largest in the southwest, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic people. The festival features captivating performances by headline bands like Altan and Clancy Brothers, along with lively Irish dance showcases. One photograph from the event captures the enchanting sc… more
Date: December 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.774698 -96.762150
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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