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Roy Harris' American Symphony - 1938: A Perspective on Its Historical Significance and Autogenetic Elements With a Performance of a Reconstructed Modern Wind Ensemble Edition

Description: American composer Roy Harris began writing a symphony for the Tommy Dorsey band in 1938, but the piece was never completed. This dissertation project chronicles the events surrounding the interesting collaboration between the composer and the bandleader, including problems incurred during the rehearsal process, the eventual abandonment of the project, and the discovery of the little-known band work. The paper includes information on the composer's life and works, an in-depth discussion of the … more
Date: May 2001
Creator: Lamb, Brian
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Paul Hindemith and Neue Sachlichkeit: Zeitoper in the Weimar Republic

Description: The focus of this study will be the impact of Neue Sachlichkeit on Zeitoper, specifically its influence upon Hindemith's operatic output. The purpose of this paper is not to.subject these works to detailed musical analysis, but rather to place Hindemith's Zeitopern in historical perspective, examining how they were influenced by and mirrored the aesthetic atmosphere of the Weimar Republic.
Date: May 1992
Creator: Kresge, Kristine Helene
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From a Dark Millennium Comes the Music of Amber: A Comparative Study of Two Works by Joseph Schwantner

Description: The two works of Joseph Schwantner which are the focus of this study, are quite unique for this composer. These two pieces represent the only instance in which Schwantner used the same music for two different compositions. From a Dark Millennium, and Sanctuary from the Music of Amber, are identical in musical material, form and length. While From a Dark Millennium was written for a large wind ensemble, Sanctuary was scored for a sextet of flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and… more
Date: August 2000
Creator: Popejoy, James
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An Interpretive Approach to Two Wind Partitas of Franz Vincent Krommer: Partita in F, Op. 57 (1808) and Partita in E-flat, Op. 79 (1810), A Lecture Recital : Together with Three Recitals of Selected Works of Stravinsky, Hanson, Martin Mailman, Holst and Walton

Description: An interpretive approach to performing two works by Franz Krommer for wind ensemble. Including a short history of Harmoniemusik, with origins, development, and chronology of the instruments and repertoire, the roles of "better-known" composers of Harmoniemusik, and its importance in both general music history and history of the wind band. An account of known biographical detail concerning Franz Krommer, his life, his musical involvement and career in Europe, and his place in music history. An o… more
Date: August 1995
Creator: Mailman, Matthew
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Olympic Dances by John Harbison, a Lecture Recital together with Three Recitals of Selected Works of D. Holsinger, P. Granger, K. Husa, B. Rands, R. Vaughan Williams, and Others

Description: John Harbison's Olympic Dances was composed in 1996 and premiered in February 1997. The work was written as a piano score before it was orchestrated for a wind ensemble of 25 winds and two percussionists.The first section of the paper focuses on the various influences that have affected Harbison's compositional style. The composer's educational background includes several prominent teachers whose instruction had great impressions. Special emphasis is placed on those characteristics of Harbison'… more
Date: December 1997
Creator: Kohlenberg, Kenneth Howard
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Ensemble Concert & Doctoral Recital: 2018-04-17 -- Women's Chorus and Men's Chorus

Description: Concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall, as well as recitals presented in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree for both Charlotte Botha (conducting the UNT Women's Chorus) and Gideon Burrows (conducting the UNT Men's Chorus).
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Date: April 17, 2018
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Men's Chorus.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Location: 33.206287 -97.155018
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Ensemble & Doctoral Recital: 2017-11-09 -- UNT Men's and Women's Choruses, Gideon Burrows (Conductor)

Description: Choir concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall, as well as recital presented in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree for Gideon Burrows (conductor).
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Date: November 9, 2017
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Men's Chorus.
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Location: 33.206333 -97.155065
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Ensemble & Doctoral Recital: 2018-11-13 -- UNT University Singers, Charlotte Botha (conducting)

Description: Choral concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall, featuring Charlotte Botha (conducting) in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.
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Date: November 13, 2018
Duration: 52 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. University Singers.
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Location: 33.206282 -97.155012
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Ensemble: 2003-11-24 – Chamber Orchestra

Description: Orchestra concert performed at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall. Conducted by Mee-Ah Lo, Eun Young Park, and Stacy Weill in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music (MM) degree. Conducted by Ai Kuang Sun in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.
Date: November 24, 2003
Duration: 48 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Chamber Orchestra.
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Location: 33.210701 -97.150088
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