Theses and Dissertations - Department of Music (Applied & Theory)
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Item 1/9: liquid thread and the fallow stone three euphonium concertos on one euphonium solo line(University of Alabama Libraries, 2016) Holden, Derek Michael; First, Craig P.; University of Alabama TuscaloosaFor every concerto written for euphonium and orchestra, there inevitably follows a poorly-crafted reduction of the orchestra’s material. Due to the acoustic properties of the euphonium, many lines of counterpoint that would work in an orchestra or wind ensemble simply will not be heard on piano. The act of reduction or arrangement in general of these original compositions puts the euphonium at odds with the original intent of the work. Orchestras, wind ensembles, and pianos vary significantly in their acoustical properties. Rather than try to force music where it does not belong, I have opted to write a euphonium concerto in three different versions. With each version, the euphonium solo line is treated like a cantus firmus. It remains totally unchanged, allowing any performer of the work to have three different pieces to perform out of one line. The counterpoint around the euphonium varies wildly among the three different versions: euphonium and piano, euphonium and orchestra, and euphonium and wind ensemble. The level of variation creates three pieces that sound totally different, yet are drawn from the same source material. Not only does this allow each ensemble to be treated idiomatically, but it allows for multiple treatments of a single line of counterpoint.Item Wind music for theater: Cave, composed by Russell Peck(University of Alabama Libraries, 2014) Dalton, Adam Fitzgerald; Ozzello, Kenneth; University of Alabama TuscaloosaThis DMA manuscript is composed of two parts. The first is an essay focusing on Russell Peck (1949-2005) and his piece Cave. The written essay begins with a discussion of wind music for theater and the different techniques that composers use in this genre. It also looks more in-depth at a small sample of these pieces and the purpose, place, and intention of these works. The majority of this essay, however, focuses on Russell Peck and his piece Cave. The essay looks at technical, musical, and performance considerations of the piece and how they enhance the performance. Recommendations for future performances are discussed. Interviews with friends and family members of Russell Peck provides greater insight into him as a person as well as his compositional style and thought process when composing this piece. The second part of this DMA manuscript is a professional quality DVD of a full performance of Cave with the University of Alabama Symphonic Band on their April 14, 2014, concert.