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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Jazz Ensemble"”.
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Meditation for Electronic Valve Instrument and Chamber Jazz Ensemble
This composition for a jazz chamber group, is presented in partial fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. The chamber group consists of flute, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, trumpet, trombone, electronic piano, guitar, upright bass, jazz drum kit and a standard string …
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Four Pieces by James Knapp for Jazz Ensemble: Stylistic Analyses and Performance Guidelines
… in two compositions and two arrangements for jazz ensemble by James Knapp; and (2) to identify performance problems and establish guidelines for performance of the four works.
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Compositional elements in the music of Ken Schaphorst: A detailed analysis of four works for jazz ensemble
… the interpretation of sonata form in big band jazz composition, the mechanics of creating extended solo features, effective groove changes that aid development, unique voicings and instrument pairing choices, and other innovative musical devices. This research aims to prove informative and …
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Experiencing the interdependent nature of musicianship and educatorship as defined by David J. Elliott in the context of the collegiate level vocal jazz ensemble.
… order for the multifarious nature of the vocal jazz repertoire to be performed effectively in a series of concerts.
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An historical survey of the development of the vibraphone as an alternative accompanying instrument in jazz
… performs the role of harmonic accompanist in the jazz ensemble, this study looks at the historical development of the use of the vibraphone as an alternative harmonic accompanying instrument. Descriptive analyses of key recordings made by leading and influential vibraphonists are given with regard …
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Frost, for jazz orchestra : exploring new conceptual, harmonic, formal, and timbral approaches to jazz composition
… is a conceptual and formal analysis of a new jazz orchestra work premiered by the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra on April 13, 2019. The piece, Frost, explores new conceptual and structural devices inspired by the works and writings of various 20th century and contemporary composers from …
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(E)merging idioms: integrating jazz and classical ensembles.
… study centers on a folio of compositions in the jazz idiom that calls for the combination of one or two classical chamber groups with a small jazz ensemble. The scores incorporate a musical aesthetic that retains what will be shown to be jazz sensibilities, but which is accessible to performers …
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Functional and morphological responses of human skeletal muscle to resistance and aerobic exercise during simulated weightlessness
The conductor of a large instrumental ensemble is constantly confronted with the task of detecting and correcting rhythm and pitch performance errors in daily rehearsals. The purpose of this investigation was to design a computer-assisted instruction program for error detection skills development …
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A conversation-based framework for musical improvisation
… system. The second is the tradition of small jazz ensemble performance made popular in the 1940's and 50's. ImprovisationBuilder was successfully applied to these domains.
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Integrated improvisation instruction into the daily jazz band rehearsal
… improvisation instruction in the high school jazz ensemble rehearsal. I consider myself a competent jazz musician, but up until this school year, I did not have any structured improvisation lessons in place. This newly developed curriculum presents the topic of jazz improvisation in a logical …
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Bells in tower at evening toll : a performer's guide to the songs of David P. Rossow on the texts of William Shakespeare and A. E. Housman for baritone voice and piano
… composer and arranger of choral works, music for jazz ensemble, and most recently, songs for solo voice and piano. This document serves as a performer’s guide to Rossow’s songs for baritone/low male voice and piano, Three Shakespeare Sonnets and Three A.E. Housman Songs. Chapter 1 is comprised of …
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An exploration of vibrato and performer perception in vocal jazz singing
… the healthy usage of vocal vibrato. While vocal jazz practitioners agree on the proper stylistic use of vibrato in the genre, there has been very little in-depth scholarly investigation concerning its use in the vocal jazz style. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of rate, extent, …
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Respectability and The Modern Jazz Quartet; Some Cultural Aspects of Its Image and Legacy As Seen Through the Press
"The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) was a noted jazz ensemble whose original members—John Lewis (piano and director), Milt “Bags” Jackson (vibraphone), Ray Brown (bass) and Kenny “Klook” Clarke (drums)—first performed together in Dizzy Gillespie’s big band in 1946.1 Lewis (1920-2005), Jackson …
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It's All Been Done
… All Been Done is a suite of music composed for jazz ensemble, comprising seven movements played consecutively and without interruption. Initially inspired by a lawsuit that singer/songwriter Tom Waits filed against a large corporation for using an impersonator in a commercial, It’s All Been Done …
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Towards interaction: Combining jazz techniques and idiomatic writing for Varied ensembles. A collection of musical works -and- An exegesis
… has produced musical works that bring together ensembles from the Western Classical tradition that only read notation, and, jazz soloists who improvise. Three works ‘Standing Ground’, ‘The Journey’ and ‘Matt versus the Zombies’ were composed for three ensembles each with an improvising soloist. …
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Music in Site: Integrating elements of site-specificity into composition
… rather than trying to resist them, after a jazz ensemble performance in a large reverberant space. This led to exploring built environments that offered an acoustic characteristic which could be used to initiate musical material which is directly linked to the site. Three sites were chosen …
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Motivation, Practice, And Self-Efficacy And Their Impact On The Development Of Musical Abilities
… aspects of their participation in a musical ensemble. The understanding of experiences and aspects of participation that students’ value or prize for themselves are vital in maintaining consistent progress and developing a relatable curriculum that is progressive and creatively stimulating. …
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George Russell's Jazz Workshop: The Composer's Style and Original Methods of 1956
… the creative methods of his 1956 work for small jazz ensemble. This body of work consisted of twelve pieces for the RCA Victor album The Jazz Workshop: George Russell and His Smalltet and three pieces commissioned by saxophonist Hal McKusick for his own Jazz Workshop album. George Russell …
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Doctoral thesis recital (tenor trombone)
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