Compositional elements in the music of Ken Schaphorst: A detailed analysis of four works for jazz ensemble

Sears, Robert

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Title

Compositional elements in the music of Ken Schaphorst: A detailed analysis of four works for jazz ensemble

Author(s)

Sears, Robert

Issue Date

2020-07-08

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

"Carrillo, Teofilo ""Tito"""

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

"Carrillo, Teofilo ""Tito"""

Committee Member(s)

• Pugh, Jim
• Carrillo, Carlos
• Daval, Charles

Department of Study

Music

Discipline

Music

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

A.Mus.D.

Degree Level

Dissertation

Keyword(s)

• Ken Schaphorst
• Jazz Composition
• Jazz Arranging
• Jazz Ensemble
• Jazz Band
• Composition
• Motivic Development
• Thematic Development
• Sonata Form
• Sonata Allegro Form
• Extended Solo Feature
• Groove Change
• Voicings
• Vamps
• Instrument Pairings
• Couplings
• Lower Interval Limit
• Jobim
• Uprising
• Mbira 2
• How to Say Goodbye

Abstract

This dissertation highlights the compositional elements found in four original compositions by Ken Schaphorst: Jobim, Uprising, Mbira 2, and How to Say Goodbye. Detailed analysis sheds light into extensive motivic and thematic development, 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 useful for both the aspiring and seasoned composer and arranger.

Graduation Semester

2020-08

Type of Resource

Thesis

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