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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Concert programs"”.
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The Wings of Song Stilled: The Rise and Decline of Felix Mendelssohn's Lieder in London, 1829-1915
… by virtue of his performances on benefit concerts and with the London Philharmonic Society, as well as his interactions with London’s musical establishment. His celebrity status persisted through the remainder of his life and for several decades after his death. Mendelssohn’s compositions …
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A history of music ministry at the United States Air Force Academy Chapel with an emphasis on Protestant worship, 1954-1984.
… as officers in the United States Air Force. Many programs at the Academy help accomplish this goal, one of which is the Chapel Music Program. This paper will explore the musical institutions at the Academy by researching and studying the work of various music directors including James Roger Boyd, …
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Challenging the Image of Karol Lipiński as an Ambassador of Polish Culture
… Tsar Nikolai I, his flexibility in tailoring concert programs to accommodate the expectations of local audiences, and his ideological conflict with Chopin. As I contextualize these fissures through the lens of Central European politics of Lipiński’s lifetime, I present him as an artist whose …
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The Race for Inclusivity: Carlos Chávez and the Issues of Diversity in Music
… today, and music is no exception. The demand for concert programs filled with a variety of composers is high, almost to a point where it is seen as a requirement. While programming compositions created by composers of different ethnicities and backgrounds is important for representation, it should …
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Organ Works of Dr. Pamela Decker and Dr. Naji Hakim: a Premiere Recording
… world over and are staples of the contemporary concert repertoire. This recording presents organ works of Dr. Decker and Dr. Hakim which have not been recorded. They are: Prélude, Aria et Gigue – Naji HakimVariaciones sobre ‘Salve, Madre de Torreciudad’ – Naji HakimLux perpetua – Pamela …
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The choral music of Maurice Durufle (1902-1986)
… a music educator, church musician, musicologist, concert organist, and composer; it was, to a large extent, his work in the letter two categories to which his current reputation may be attributed. Ironically, Durufle undertook a very limited number of concert engagements, most of which were …
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Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse: The History And Organization Of The New England Youth Ensemble
… In addition, the researcher examined concert programs, which provided important details about how Dr. Rittenhouse operated. The researcher found that Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse used music as an agent of social change through her work with the NEYE. She mingled with the world and her …
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Selected Songs for Chamber Winds and Soprano: Rediscovering a Forgotten Repertoire of John Philip Sousa
… the high standards showcased by his unparalleled concert organization, the Sousa Band. He is interminably linked to the march, and for his seventy-seven years he proved to be its prolific and outspoken champion. Sousa's songs, however, were among his favorite works, and their presence on concert …
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Dr. Ron Shroyer : an historical study of his career and contributions to Central Methodist University
… from correspondences with others, and (h) concert programs in which he appeared as a performer or those that included his music. Organization Chapter 2 of this study begins the chronological examination of Dr. Shroyer's life from birth to the beginning of his career. Chapter 3 serves as a …
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A history of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College of the City University of New York
… college bulletins, newspapers, memoirs, and concert programs. Additionally, I examined other items from several archival collections to explain how and why the School of Music originated, as well as prevailing factors that contributed to its growth. Further, the study examines the role of …
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Counterpoint and linearity as manifested in the music of George Gershwin
… of George Gershwin has remained ensconced in concert programs ever since the premiere of Rhapsody in Blue in 1924. His music possesses everything that popular music has, namely memorable, catchy tunes and a clear-cut sense of direction. Although a tonal composer, many of his harmonies are …
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Not Just a Pretty Voice: Cathy Berberian as Collaborator, Composer and Creator
… manuscript scores, personal papers, concert programs, and reviews to argue that Berberian played a vital role in both the creation and reception of the music written for and with her. She was a central figure in postwar musical circles yet her story has been largely neglected. This …
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A Selected Study of Symphonies Concertantes for Multiple Clarinet Soloists, 1770-1850, Including Works By Stamitz Devienne, Krommer, Tausch, Muller, Schindelmeisser and Baermann
The genre of symphonies concertantes is a significant component of the solo clarinet repertoire in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These virtuosic works, written at a time when Mozart and von Weber were composing important solo concertos for the clarinet, have received little …