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Item Open Access An Adventure of Growing Motives into Interactive Performances: A Digital Portfolio Dissertation of Seven Electroacoustic Compositions for Data-driven Instruments(University of Oregon, 2020) Wan, Fang; ; Stolet, JeffereyThis Digital Portfolio Dissertation focuses on seven performance videos of electroacoustic compositions for data-driven instruments. The text document included in this digital portfolio dissertation explains, analyzes, and discusses the design and implementation of data-driven instruments, the musical challenges and opportunities provided by data-driven instruments, the performance techniques employed,the sound synthesis techniques used, and the data-mapping strategies used for each of the seven compositions. Each of the seven compositions is based on sonic motives. The analysis of thecompositionsin this dissertation explain how the sonic motivesare introduced, modified, and developed throughout the compositions using data-driven instruments.Item Open Access Albéniz's Monumental Work Iberia(University of Oregon, 2016-02) Lerttamrab, Maykin;An in-depth examination of the work of the Spanish pianist and composer Isaac Manuel Francisco Albéniz y Pascual. This examination is coupled with a guide for performers who desire to perform his works. This project comes with a list of the complete Iberia discography. For those less accustomed to musical writings there is also a list of musical terms.Item Open Access An Alternative Approach to Collegiate Beginner Violin Lessons: Collaborative Learning(University of Oregon, 2013-08-22) Wei, Ting-Yu Jannie;The purpose of this thesis is to present a new, collaborative approach to teaching and learning the violin. I will first analyze the traditional one-to-one lesson and its relevance to collegiate violin beginners. Secondly, I will outline the concept known as collaborative learning and its benefits while explore the existing collaborative learning techniques used in some music classes. Thirdly, I will explore the benefits of collaborative learning for collegiate students learning the violin. Finally, I will discuss the application of collaborative learning in violin lessons and provide a detailed lesson plan for using this alternative approach.Item Open Access An Analysis of Selected Piano Works Inspired by Peking Opera: Four Qupai Piano Etudesby Ni Hongjin and Instants D'un Opéra de Pékin by Chen Qigang(University of Oregon, 2020-08) Xu, Yunhan;The purpose of the document is to provide a thorough analysis of Ni Hongjin and Chen Qigang`s solo piano compositions Four Qupai Piano Etudes and Instants d'un Opéra de Pékin in order to create a better understanding of their piano compositions, as well as the relationship of these pieces to a Chinese traditional art form, the Peking Opera. The document will provide a comprehensive view of these pieces as an instructional guide for performers, teachers, and music lovers.Item Open Access An Analysis of Two Piano Works by Isang Yun: Symbiosis of Eastern and Western Musical Languages(University of Oregon, 2022-07) Lee, Soo Jung;Isang Yun (1917-1995) is one of the most influential composers in the twentieth century. He received the title of Living Top 5 Composers in Europe and The Most Important 56 Composers in Twentieth Century in Germany. Although Yun’s music has been acclaimed in Germany and Korea, it is not well-known yet to American musicians and scholars. In Europe, he received the spotlight for achieving a satisfying synthesis of elements from multiple cultures. His focuses are Eastern philosophy (Taoism), Hauptton technique inspired by Oriental music, Korean traditional music, and Western technique (twelve-tone technique and serial music). The comprehensive understanding of all these dimensions elevated his sense of timbre, musical time, and musical space. In addition, Isang Yun had a unique and challenging life story. His long exile, caused by political conflicts with the South Korean government, brought him and his family much suffering, and clearly influenced his music. As a passionate nationalist, Yun frequently had political messages regarding to world peace and reconciliation between human through music. This document will examine Isang Yun’s life and representative musical features, and will provide thorough analysis of two piano solo works: Fünf Stücke für Klavier (1958) and Interludium A (1982).Item Open Access Approaching 21st-Century Interdisciplinary Repertoire: A Course Designed to Equip Students to Engage in Creative Performance Practice(University of Oregon, 2019-06) Chu-Sharp, Wing In CrystalOver the last century, there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of music repertoire that utilizes other art forms to contribute to its effectiveness. We now routinely see musicians work alongside poets, visual or multimedia artists, dancers and/or other artists, or even incorporate theatrical elements into their own performances. Due to this increase, the advent of personal and large-scale technology, and other variables, there is a greater demand among audiences that a live music performance incorporate other art forms in some way. This paper gives a brief survey of the history of these developments, going back to Futurism in the early 20th century, through the contemporary composers. A central point of this lecture-document is that education in this historical background is not available widely enough to music students, who increasingly are attempting interdisciplinary repertoire, new and old, without being properly informed of the context from which it comes. To remedy this, I have designed a course specifically designed to assist music students to tackle this repertoire in a more informed way. The course draws on more than a century of history and my own collaborative experience, and invites guest artists from other disciplines to create a well-rounded and informative experience for the next generation of interdisciplinary collaborative artists.Item Open Access Beethoven’s Bagatelles: Miniature Masterpieces(University of Oregon, 2016-12-05) Song, MinkyungItem Open Access Bringing Music to Underserved Children(University of Oregon, 2018) Nelson, Valerie A.;The mission of this lecture document is to present a string education nonprofit startup model which addresses the need for equal access to string education. It includes original research from interviews with four nonprofits currently serving low-income children and families in the United States. Also included is a literature review of current scholarship regarding low-income children and the numerous struggles they face in life. Benefits of music education are discussed in relation to improving the lives of these children. Suzuki and El Sistema pedagogical philosophies are discussed. Guiding steps for nonprofit formation are included, but are specific to the state of Oregon.Item Open Access Camargo Guarnieri: The Composer’s language and style and analysis of selected piano works(University of Oregon, 2021-05) Andrade da Fonseca, Alessandro;What defines a music genre? How composers develop their style and how this can affect the way performers (and listeners) will perceive their music? These questions came to my mind when researching and exploring the music of Camargo Guarnieri, a Brazilian composer of the 20th century. In the early 20th century, H. Villa Lobos was the main name of Brazilian music, and that fame remains up to our days. Camargo Guarnieri was not well known internationally (despite achieving great things in his career) by the general public, as Villa Lobos. Now, in the early 21st century, Villa Lobos is still the big name of Brazilian Music for those outside South America. Despite these facts, the music of Camargo Guarnieri reveals great artistry, a technique in his compositional style, and a unique feature as an exponent of Brazilian Nationalism. His piano music is incredibly rich in texture and characteristics of good pianism, playing with timbre, colors, and many other details. To understand the music of Guarnieri we shall go deep into his style, what made him develop his ideas as a composer, and how these elements will guide the performer in achieving a successful performance of his music. The rich textures in his piano music require great attention to details by the pianist. By understanding his compositional ideas, the performer can achieve the most from his music. In this work selected piano pieces by Guarnieri will be analyzed, helping understand their context and thus enabling an informed performance. The music of Guarnieri embodies a substantial part of the development of formal Brazilian Nationalism. This led to an element named later as Brasilidade, or in English translation, Brazilianness. To understand this in context, it is inevitable to comprehend the development of Brazilian Music History and its social context, to understand how its path developed through multiple elements that helped to shape the idea of Brazilian music, the lineage that evolved, and how some traditions lead to the path that Guarnieri took.Item Open Access Chiaroscuro: A Singer's Approach to Exploring Artistic Individuality in Interpretation(University of Oregon, 2013-06) Nelson, Janene M.;Item Open Access A Coach’s Guide to Leopold Jansa’s String Quartet No. 1, Op. 51(University of Oregon, 2021-08) Donovan, Elizabeth Ann;The document is divided into two main sections. Section one will discuss listening, communicating, and synchronizing and the different ways students will be utilizing these skills while performing in a string quartet. This section will highlight specific examples from the Jansa Quartet which will help to teach students the three skills listed above. Section two of the document will focus on structuring lessons for ten weeks with the goal of the students performing the first movement of the Jansa in the tenth week. While part one focuses on the skills of listening, communicating, and synchronizing, this part will focus on how to work on these skills while coaching specific sections of the quartet. There are ten weeks of lessons planned out in detail which highlight options for first time coaches looking to work on this piece with a beginning string quartet.Item Open Access Cody Kiesling Processfolio(University of Oregon, 2024) Kiesling, Cody;This master’s program has altered my perceptions and approaches of music education by showing me that to succeed as a music educator one must be able to adapt and change. With adaptation comes failing, being open to new aspects of teaching, knowing how to make music meaningful to students, and being aware of the past, current, and future status of music education. With this acquired knowledge, I can improve the music education experience of my students and provide an inclusive and expansive music making environment that fosters effective relationships. Through this program I have learned how to be an effective educator that cares about the student experience and seeks to enlighten students perception of the importance of music and its transferability to daily life. My goal as an educator is to empower my future students, provide them with experiences in music that they can transfer to their future lives, and immerse them in a music environment that fosters creativity and a! esthetic experiences.Item Open Access A Comparison of the Piano and Guitar Versions of Isaac Albéniz’s Spanish Suite(University of Oregon, 2016-11-20) Chien, Yi-Yin;Item Open Access A Confluence of Artistic Realms: Tan Dun’s 8 Memories in Watercolor(University of Oregon, 2016-04-30) Khoo, Hui Ling;Item Open Access CONTEMPORARY IRISH AND SCOTTISH BASSOON MUSIC: AN ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED WORKS FOR UNACCOMPANIED BASSOON AND BASSOON WITH ADDITIONAL EFFECTS(2022-06) Cunningham, KellyThere has been significant research on bassoon music within certain cultures. There has also been significant research on contemporary bassoon techniques. The information we have on both subjects is not entirely uncommon; however, there is minimal scholarly contribution regarding contemporary bassoon music created in the countries of Ireland and Scotland. Documenting, analyzing, and performing music from composers in this area of the world is essential in preserving bassoon history. Additionally, it is valuable to have an understanding of the contemporary techniques these composers use for a more cultural and technical breadth of musical insight in the 21st century.Item Open Access A Cultural Analysis of Gustav Mahler’s Early Des Knaben Wunderhorn Settings(University of Oregon, 2014-06) Baechtel, Harry Luther;Item Open Access Debussy’s Pour les Sonorités opposées: Its Analysis and Interpretations(University of Oregon, 2004-03) Uchida, Rika;Claude Debussy’s Pour les Sonorités opposées from Douze Études presents the composer’s new language and experimentations for the keyboard. This lecture- document presents the analysis of Pour les Sonorités opposées, a comparison of interpretations by three pianists, Walter Gieseking, Maurizio Pollini and Mitsuko Uchida, and my own interpretation. The document explores how analysis contributes to a better interpretation.Item Open Access Der Wanderer and the Wanderer Fantasy – the Song and the Concert Piano Work by Franz Schubert(2020-12-07) Hengyue, Lin;The purpose of the paper is to explore Schubert’s “Wanderer” Fantasy for solo piano in relation to the song “Der Wanderer.” I will discuss the technical challenges posed by this great piano masterpiece, incorporating the teachings of Theodore Leschetizky (June 22, 1830- November 14, 1915), Artur Schnabel (April 17, 1882-August 15, 1951) and other great pianist/pedagogues, as well as ideas from my own experience in playing the “Wanderer” Fantasy.Item Open Access Developing Artistry Via Thoughtful Practice: A Method Book for Intermediate Flutists(University of Oregon, 2014-12) Thackston, Elizabeth Celine;This lecture document, “Developing Artistry Via Thoughtful Practice: A Method Book For Intermediate Flute Students,” is an intermediate method book for young flutists that covers aspects of holistic practice (breathing, stretching, mindfulness, meditation, and productive practice strategies), as well as the development of artistry through the exploration of musicality, tone color, and creative improvisation. It includes etudes for daily practice as well as technical flexibility exercises and standard material such as scales, arpeggios, and thirds.Item Open Access The diversity and inclusion of the Latinx community within high school band curricula(University of Oregon, 2019-03) Finlayson, Marissa;The purpose of this capstone project was to examine the extent of the diversity and inclusion of the Latinx community within a California high school band curriculum. The diversity and representation of the Latinx community was examined through the relationship between this community and the repertoire available for high school bands. Within this capstone project, there were three mini projects that were utilized to explore the extent of the diversity and inclusion of the Latinx community within a high school band curriculum. The first mini project was a content analysis to determine if there was an increase in listed compositions for high school bands within the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series (1997-2017), volumes one through 11, and grade levels three through five that hold representation and/or identity within the Latinx community. The third mini project consisted of instructional strategies developed for educators based upon selected pieces from the first mini project that were identified as holding representation and/or identity within the Latinx community, Within each of the four compositions utilized for this project, cultural identity and representation within each composition were discussed along with their relationship to the Latinx community. National Core Arts Standards and the California State Standards for Music Education were identified for each of the compositions. Identified Latinx elements were then discussed in relationship to the standards.