A Critical Analysis of “On Wenlock Edge” by Ralph Vaughan Williams

The purpose of this study is to examine as thoroughly as possible, with the sources at hand, the song cycle, "On Wenlock Edge," by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The study will include a brief summary of the life of Vaughan Williams, pertinent statements about his music, a general analysis of the entire composition and a detailed analysis of two songs from the cycle. The two songs receiving more detailed analysis were chosen for their contrast and variety of musical ideas.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Education (MEd)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Year

1966

Author dc:creator

• Lawler, Gary Michael

Contributors dc:contributor

• Mary Elizabeth Whitner
• Wayne S. Hertz
• Dohn A. Miller

• Education
• Vaughan Williams
• Ralph
• 1872-1958
• Musical analysis
• Higher Education
• Liberal Studies

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/565

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.cwu.edu:etd-1576