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The Language of Johannes Brahms's Theme and Variation : A Study of His Chamber Works for Strings
(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 ... -
New music camerata. [sound recording] : Chamber music
(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].
(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 ... -
A Rainy Night in the City
(2015-04-20)Premiere performance of a composition for bassoon and piano by ECU student composer Isaac Ward. Recorded at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall on April 20th, 2015 -
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)
(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 ... -
Speculative Speculations : An Original Composition for Mixed Ensemble and Rhythm, Tempo and Time in Elliott Carter's Figment and Shard
(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
(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 ... -
Symbolism in Messiaen's Oratorio : La Transfiguration de Notre-Seigneur Jesus-Christ
(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 ... -
Towards a Method for the Analysis of Experimental Music
(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
(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
(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.