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In addition to his many other works, Russian-American composer Leo Ornstein (1893-2002) contributed a substantial body of literature for cello and piano, including Sonata No. 1 (1915-1916), Sonata No. 2 (circa 1920), Composition No. 1 (date unknown), Two Pieces (date unknown), and Six Preludes (1930-1931). His cello music is an eclectic mix of twentieth-century Neoromantic and atonal styles. This study includes a recording of the complete works for cello and piano by Leo Ornstein and a description of the music that details the formal procedures and how the cello and piano relate to one another. The discussion offers extensive musical examples in support of the descriptions. The recording was completed at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Alberta, Canada (October 2009), with R. Nicolas Alvarez, cello, in collaboration with pianist Keith Kirchoff. Andre Shrimski produced and edited the recording.
ContributorsAlvarez, Rodolfo Nicolas (Author) / Landschoot, Thomas (Thesis advisor) / Rotaru, Catalin (Committee member) / Jiang, Danwen (Committee member) / Holbrook, Amy (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2013
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In order to cope with the decreasing availability of symphony jobs and collegiate faculty positions, many musicians are starting to pursue less traditional career paths. Also, to combat declining audiences, musicians are exploring ways to cultivate new and enthusiastic listeners through relevant and engaging performances. Due to these challenges, many community-based chamber music ensembles have been formed throughout the United States. These groups not only focus on performing classical music, but serve the needs of their communities as well. The problem, however, is that many musicians have not learned the business skills necessary to create these career opportunities. In this document I discuss the steps ensembles must take to develop sustainable careers. I first analyze how groups build a strong foundation through getting to know their communities and creating core values. I then discuss branding and marketing so ensembles can develop a public image and learn how to publicize themselves. This is followed by an investigation of how ensembles make and organize their money. I then examine the ways groups ensure long-lasting relationships with their communities and within the ensemble. I end by presenting three case studies of professional ensembles to show how groups create and maintain successful careers. Ensembles must develop entrepreneurship skills in addition to cultivating their artistry. These business concepts are crucial to the longevity of chamber groups. Through interviews of successful ensemble members and my own personal experiences in the Tetra String Quartet, I provide a guide for musicians to use when creating a community-based ensemble.
ContributorsDalbey, Jenna (Author) / Landschoot, Thomas (Thesis advisor) / McLin, Katherine (Committee member) / Ryan, Russell (Committee member) / Solis, Theodore (Committee member) / Spring, Robert (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2013
ContributorsBuringrud, Deanna (Performer) / Clements, Katrina (Performer) / Bennet, Joshua (Performer) / Rasmussen, Eric (Performer) / Price, Alex (Performer) / Stover, Chris (Performer) / Healey, Biddy (Performer) / Berry, David (Performer) / Hedquist, Ben (Performer) / McClintock, Matt (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-10-28
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This thesis explores the musical and historical aspects of two of the greatest solo works for the cello: Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 by Johann Sebastian Bach and the Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8 by Zoltán Kodály. The thesis and creative project consists of a researched paper of approximately 30 pages of historical and musical analysis on both pieces and the “defense” was a recital where I performed both pieces memorized with an informed approach. Part I explores of Bach’s Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012, and Section 1 includes a biography and historical context during the period in which the sixth suite was written. Section 2 consists of an analysis of all six movements (Prelude-Allemande-Courante-Sarabande-Gavottes I and II-Gigue). The analysis explores the German dance form of the suite movements and how they are relevant to the sixth suite, as well as musical aspects that make the sixth suite unique. Part II explores Kodály’s Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8 that has a similar structure as Part I with a Section 1 of biography and historical context during the period of the sonata, and a Section 2 analysis. Section 1 explores Kodály’s life and studies in folk music that is relevant to the Sonata, and Section 2 musical analysis with points of relevance to the Hungarian language folk song. The Sonata consists of three lengthy movements (Allegro maestoso ma appassionato-Adagio con grand espressione-Allegro vivace) and the analysis consists of formal, musical, and a few pedagogical approaches. The thesis is rounded out with a conclusion of personal reflection added during the revision process. This musical and historical analysis greatly informed my performance of these works and the “defense” recital was highly successful.
ContributorsPepper, Angelese Antoinette (Author) / Landschoot, Thomas (Thesis director) / Park, Yeil (Committee member) / School of Music (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2018-05
ContributorsGronnier, Henry (Performer) / Ngwenyama, Nokuthula (Performer) / Landschoot, Thomas (Performer) / Dokshitsky, Rina (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2017-04-02
ContributorsLandschoot, Thomas (Performer) / Marelli, Michele (Performer) / Millea, Joe (Performer) / Spring, Robert (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2017-11-08
ContributorsJiang, Danwen (Performer) / McLin, Katherine (Performer) / Swartz, Jonathan (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Landschoot, Thomas (Performer) / Rotaru, Catalin (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Spring, Robert (Performer) / Pagano, Caio, 1940- (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2006-03-26
ContributorsBaker, Dian (Performer) / Crawford, Karen Hendricks (Performer) / Lindshield, Jennifer (Performer) / Davis, Alexis (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Ballif, Adam (Performer) / Ericson, John Q. (John Quincy), 1962- (Performer) / Landschoot, Thomas (Performer) / Patel, Ajay (Performer) / Swigert, Ryan (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2004-04-25
ContributorsRyan, Russell (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Cosand, Walter, 1950- (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / FitzPatrick, Carole (Performer) / Landschoot, Thomas (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2010-09-26
ContributorsGronnier, Henry (Performer) / Diener, Thomas (Performer) / Landschoot, Thomas (Performer) / Dokshitsky, Rina (Performer) / Rossetti Piano Quartet (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2016-01-24