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  • Faculty recital. [sound recording] : featuring the music of Mark Alan Taggart and Britton Theurer. 

    Theurer, Britton; Foley, Brad; O'Brien, John B.; Ford, Mark; Dashiell, Carroll V.; Ulffers, Christopher; Williams, Nathan L.; Taggart, Mark Alan (East Carolina University, 1995)
    Six windy city vignettes [premiere performance] : Confused ; Useless ; Bluster ; Fatigue ; Alacrity ; Nonchalance / Mark Alan Taggart -- The greatest show on earth [American premiere] : Celebration ; Side show ; Fortune-teller ...
  • New music camerata. [sound recording] : Chamber music 

    Williams, Nathan L.; Richardson, Mark Douglas; Munden, Sharon; Leonard, Lisa; Burroughs, Mary Alice; Wacker, Jonathan; Bell, Rafael; Rawls, Scott; Gustafson, Christine; Gilliam, Alisa; Jacobs, Edward; Gregorian, Ara; Ulffers, Christopher (East Carolina University, 1999)
    Engage the mountain (1997) / Jacobs (Nathan Williams, clarinet, bass clarinet ; Jonathan Wacker, percussion) -- Remembrance (1990) / Richardson (Nathan Williams, clarinet ; Mary Burroughs, horn ; Mark Richardson, piano) ...
  • New music camerata. [sound recording]. 

    Gustafson, Christine; Newsome, Bo; Williams, Nathan L.; Ulffers, Christopher; Bair, Jeff; Taggart, Mark Alan; Burroughs, Mary Alice; Theurer, Britton; Broussard, George; Jarvis, Jeffery W.; O'Brien, John B.; Carter, Scott; Jacobs, Edward; Lewis, Leonard Mark (East Carolina University, 2000)
    Ensemblespiel (1999) / Edward Jacobs -- Six Windy City vignettes (1994) : Confused ; Useless ; Bluster ; Fatigue ; Alacrity ; Nonchalance / Mark Alan Taggart -- Black against white sky (1999) / Leonard Mark Lewis. Christine ...
  • An Analysis of Donald Grantham's Baron Cimetière's Mambo and Baron Samedi's Sarabande (and Soft Shoe). 

    Jackson, Bonnie Rebecca (East Carolina University, 2010)
    The present analysis summarizes and clarifies the compositional tools and techniques employed in Donald Grantham's Baron Cimetière's Mambo (2004) and Baron Samedi's Sarbande (and Soft Shoe) (2005) in the context of their ...
  • THE EFFECT OF COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP MUSIC THERAPY ON QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 

    Li, Rongzhi, musician (East Carolina University, 2010)
    The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a richer understanding of the effect of community-based group music therapy on quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities through the insights of four ...
  • Speculative Speculations : An Original Composition for Mixed Ensemble and Rhythm, Tempo and Time in Elliott Carter's Figment and Shard 

    Loebs, Christian (East Carolina University, 2010)
    This thesis is composed of two parts. The first part is an original composition Speculative Speculations for flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, violin, viola and cello and was premiered November 14, 2009 at the A. J. ...
  • A Study on Factors that Influence Instrumental Music Programs in Secondary Schools 

    Evans, Charles B. (East Carolina University, 2012)
    The purpose of this study was to investigate factors previously associated with challenges facing in-service instrumental music educators in northwest North Carolina. Two research questions guided the study: 1) How do ...
  • The Language of Johannes Brahms's Theme and Variation : A Study of His Chamber Works for Strings 

    Pepple, Joanna (East Carolina University, 2012)
    The variation movements of Johannes Brahms portray a continuous development of his musical discourse. Regarding variation form, he advocated for formal unity and the important role of the bass throughout his letters. In ...
  • An Examination of the Implementation of Technology in Secondary School Bands 

    Henderson, Michael (East Carolina University, 2012)
    The purpose of this study was to examine how high school and middle school band directors in the state of North Carolina currently implement technology into their band programs. Selection of participants for this study ...
  • Music Discovery Requirements Document 

    Newcomer, Nara L. (2012-02-24)
    The world of discovery in general and of library discovery in particular is changing rapidly today. FRBR, RDA, discovery tools, and faceted browsing are key factors related to these changes in the way our users encounter ...
  • Symbolism in Messiaen's Oratorio : La Transfiguration de Notre-Seigneur Jesus-Christ 

    Tomlinson, Joshua (East Carolina University, 2014)
    This thesis will focus on the unity of rich numeric symbolism, religious text, and historical context of La Transfiguration de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ by Olivier Messiaen.   Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was known for ...
  • Short Character Pieces for String Quartet and an Analysis of Motivic Development and Evolution of Form in Johann Sebastian Bach's Keyboard Concerto nach Italienischem Gusto, BWV 971 (1735) and Mozart's Piano Sonata, K. 333 (1783) 

    Dosseva, Radina (East Carolina University, 2014)
    Throughout history there has been much discussion on the evolution of musical forms and structures. There has also been discussion of motivic development as a means of unifying one or more musical compositions. This thesis ...
  • Towards a Method for the Analysis of Experimental Music 

    Pfalz, Andrew (East Carolina University, 2014)
    This paper discusses the nature of experimental music, its reception, and suggests a method for its analysis. It gives a definition for this body of music and traces its historical development. A continuum is constructed ...
  • Voyage 

    Ward, Julian; Lesko, Katie; Lueck, Amanda; Rupe, Trevor; Sledge, Ben (2014-11-20)
    Premiere performance of flute quartet by ECU student composer Julian Ward. Recorded at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall on November 20th, 2014.
  • Zephyr 

    Franklin, Nia; Keil, Drew (2014-11-20)
    Premiere performance of a clarinet piece by ECU student composer Nia Franklin. Recorded at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall on November 20th, 2014.
  • An Eclectic Collection of Jewish-Inspired Viola Music: An Informed Performance 

    Logan, Madaline (2015)
    Music performance in a recital setting involves the integration of numerous elements and tools rigorously studied and refined over a substantial number of years. These components include: the physical playing of the ...
  • A Prodigal Parody 

    Rose, Patrick; Tolentino, Ryan; Hollis, Sarah; Morgan, Laura; Presson, Abigayil (2015-03-22)
    Premiere performance of a string quartet by ECU student composer Patrick Rose. Recorded at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall on March 22nd, 2015.
  • In the Field 

    Sledge, Ben; Kunz, Sammie; Foster, Symphony; Lloyd, Jessica (2015-03-22)
    Premiere performance of a composition for three unaccompanied vocalists by ECU student composer Ben Sledge. Recorded at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall on March 22nd, 2015.
  • Clouds in Theory 

    Gilliam, Jamie; Franklin, Nia (2015-03-22)
    Premiere performance of a piano composition by ECU student composer Nia Franklin. Recorded at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall on March 22nd, 2015.
  • Let Him Kiss Me 

    Franklin, Nia; Sledge, Ben (2015-03-22)
    Premiere performance of a composition for soprano voice and piano by ECU student composer Nia Franklin. Recorded at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall on March 22nd, 2015.