The Musical Language of Joan Tower: An Energy Line Analysis of Island Prelude for Oboe and Wind Quartet

This dissertation provides an analysis of Island Prelude based on a method of analysis prescribed by the composer. The method, Energy Line Analysis, is essential to an enlightened performance. The content of this dissertation includes: biographical information, compositional influences, Joan Tower style periods, her works involving the oboe in a major role, and an Energy Line Analysis chart of Island Prelude. Island Prelude represents Joan Tower's musical language, the understanding of which is essential in an interpretation of her music.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2001

Author dc:creator

• Shouha, Laura

Contributors dc:contributor

• Veazey, Charles O.
• Brothers, Lester
• Dworak, Paul E., 1951-
• Reynolds, Kathleen

• Tower, Joan, 1938- Island prelude.
• Energy Line Analysis
• Island Prelude
• oboe
• biographical information
• compositional influences

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Shouha, Laura
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 52041905
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3032/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc3032

OAI identifier oai:identifier

info:ark/67531/metadc3032