An Analytical and Educational Survey of Howard Hanson's Dies Natalis For Band

<p>The purpose of this thesis is to examine Howard Hanson's composition, Dies Natalis for Band, from both an analytical and an educational perspective. To accomplish this objective, research on Hanson's personal and professional development as a composer, teacher, advocator, and otherwise contributor to the field of music was executed, information on and within Dies Natalis for Band was investigated, and suggestions were made for educational techniques to employ when teaching this composition. The author suggests that more analysis using Hanson's own theoretical system on intervallic relationships may yield additional information on his thought processes in composition. Biographical information on Howard Hanson, significance and analysis of Dies Natalis for Band, performance notes for the conductor, student handouts, and educational resources are provided.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Music Education - Instrumental Concentration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Schwob School of Music

Year dc:date.available

2010

Author dc:creator

• Spradley, Emily Anne

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sean Powell

• Howard Hanson
• Dies Natalis
• Wahoo Nebraska
• Prix De Rome
• Before The Dawn
• The California Forest Play Of 1920
• Music
• Music Education
• Musicology

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/13

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1013