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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"The Choral Music of Ruth Watson Henderson: A Stylistic Assessment Based on an Analysis of ""Missa Brevis"" and ""From Darkness to Light"
Abstract
dc:descriptionThe goal of this study is to present the reader with pertinent information regarding the compositional style of Ruth Watson Henderson, a vital and successful contemporary composer. Choral conductors seeking fresh, vibrant and innovative works to expand their choirs' repertoire and musical experience, would do well to consider Henderson's music. More specifically, since she is a Canadian, it is hoped that Canadian choral conductors will become more aware of this national treasure through this singular study of Ruth Watson Henderson.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- D.M.A.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Music
- Grantor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Year dc:date
- 2015
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Pfeifer, Evelyn M.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Alwes, Chester L.
Subjects
dc:subject × 1Rights
- Language dc:language
- eng
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Identifier
- (MiAaPQ)AAI3242957
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/85778