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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"College Band Directors National Association"”.
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Bandanna, An Opera by Daron Aric Hagen with Libretto by Paul Muldoon, Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association: The Origins of an Artwork with a Glimpse at its Musical Character Development
… De Simone are included as appendices. In1961 the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) created its commissioning project for the purpose of contracting prominent composers to contribute works of high quality to the growing wind repertoire. Recently, CBDNA commissioned works that …
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Raymond Francis Dvorak: His life and career in music
… (1900–1982) was a distinguished Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1934–1968. His career spans transformative years at the University of Illinois and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dvorak’s life and career are presented and examined through his contributions …
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Octatonic Pitch Structure and Motivic Organization in George Walker's Canvas for Wind Ensemble, Voices, and Chorus
Canvas was commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Consortium in fall 1999 for the CBDNA Biennium National Conference to be held at the University of North Texas in February 2001. This substantial and profound three-movement work is Pulitzer Prize winning composer …
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Susan Botti's Cosmosis: A Conductor's Analysis with Performance Considerations
… premiered her exciting new work Cosmosis at the College Band Directors National Association Conference in New York City. The bi-annual conference is a venue for the premiere of new works for wind ensembles and bands, and the 2005 conference saw the world premiere of nine works for winds and …
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The Growth of Third Stream Music In the Wind Band Repertory: A Study of Jazz Influences In Three Selected Compositions
… of an original repertoire for the wind band has been a concerted effort by many since the beginning of the twentieth century. Figures like Edwin Franko Goldman, Richard Franko Goldman, Frederick Fennell, and Robert Boudreau along with organizations such as the American Bandmasters …
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Factors influencing non-music majors' decisions to participate in collegiate bands
… one of the greatest weaknesses of our school band programs is that, for the majority of the students, active participation ceases upon the day of graduation from our high schools. Music educators should strive to motivate all students, regardless of degree path, toward lifelong music making. …
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A History of the CCM Brass Choir
… product. In addition, the three music directors of the CCM Brass Choir have been an important part of the fabric of international brass performance and education for decades. Ernest Glover served as conductor for 21 years and was a trombonist in both the American Rolling Mill …