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Doctoral Project Theses [Option 2] - Music
These theses are part of a research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in the School of Music. The projects also involved the preparation and performance of a recital of music related to the thesis topic.
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(School of Music, College of Fine + Applied Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020)From the outbreak of the war in 1914 until his death in 1916, Reger had been torn between the wave of strong patriotic sentiments felt by many, and realization of the immense tragedy brought on by the conflict. Reger, ...
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(School of Music, College of Fine + Applied Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020)The purpose of this thesis research is to present, examine, and analyze the improvisational traits of saxophonist Ed Calle across multiple genres. An extensive and thorough interview with Calle conducted by the author ...
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(School of Music, College of Fine + Applied Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020)Arnett Cobb and Illinois Jacquet represent the epitome of the ‘Texas Tenor’ saxophone style, known for its extremes of register, one-note riff repetitions, vocal blues-based call-and-response structures, and non-Western ...
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(School of Music, College of Fine + Applied Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020)This thesis explores the meaning and context of a newly commissioned work, Gotas de Rocio en la Warmi Rasu, for symphonic flute and orchestra by Ecuadorian composer Wilson Haro. This work depicts the Quechua festival of ...
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(School of Music, College of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2020)Colombia’s long history of bands of all types and strong music programs are now being recognized and praised in festivals and contests around the world. Contests like the National Band Contest in Paipa-Boyacá contribute ...
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