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DescriptionThe purpose of this project is to explore the influence of folk music in guitar compositions by Manuel Ponce from 1923 to 1932. It focuses on his Tres canciones populares mexicanas and Tropico and Rumba.
ContributorsGarcia Santos, Arnoldo (Author) / Koonce, Frank (Thesis advisor) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Rotaru, Catalin (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2014
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New works for the bass clarinet as a solo instrument are uncommon. In the interest of expanding the repertoire of the bass clarinet, three new works for bass clarinet were commissioned from three different composers, all with different instrumentations. The resulting works are Industrial Strength for bass clarinet and piano

New works for the bass clarinet as a solo instrument are uncommon. In the interest of expanding the repertoire of the bass clarinet, three new works for bass clarinet were commissioned from three different composers, all with different instrumentations. The resulting works are Industrial Strength for bass clarinet and piano by Kenji Bunch; Dark Embers for two bass clarinets by Theresa Martin; and Shovelhead for bass clarinet and interactive electronics by Steven Snowden. Although all three works feature the bass clarinet, they are all very different and pose unique challenges to the performer. To accompany these pieces, and as an aid to future performers, a performance practice guide has been included with recommendations for individuals who wish to perform these works. Included in the guide are recommended fingerings, practice techniques, and possible adjustments to the bass clarinet parts designed in collaboration with the composers that make the works more technically accessible. Accompanying this guide are full scores of all three works, a recording of them performed by the author, and a chart that contains recommended altissimo fingerings.
ContributorsMiracle, Matthew (Author) / Spring, Robert (Thesis advisor) / Gardner, Joshua (Committee member) / Holbrook, Amy (Committee member) / Micklich, Albie (Committee member) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2012
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The primary objective of this research project is to expand the clarinet repertoire with the addition of four new pieces. Each of these new pieces use contemporary clarinet techniques, including electronics, prerecorded sounds, multiphonics, circular breathing, multiple articulation, demi-clarinet, and the clari-flute. The repertoire composed includes Grant Jahn’s Duo for

The primary objective of this research project is to expand the clarinet repertoire with the addition of four new pieces. Each of these new pieces use contemporary clarinet techniques, including electronics, prerecorded sounds, multiphonics, circular breathing, multiple articulation, demi-clarinet, and the clari-flute. The repertoire composed includes Grant Jahn’s Duo for Two Clarinets, Reggie Berg’s Funkalicious for Clarinet and Piano, Rusty Banks’ Star Juice for Clarinet and Fixed Media, and Chris Malloy’s A Celestial Breath for Clarinet and Electronics. In addition to the musical commissions, this project also includes interviews with the composers indicating how they wrote these works and what their influences were, along with any information pertinent to the performer, professional recordings of each piece, as well as performance notes and suggestions.
ContributorsCase-Ruchala, Celeste Ann (Contributor) / Gardner, Joshua (Thesis advisor) / Spring, Robert (Thesis advisor) / Hill, Gary (Committee member) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Schuring, Martin (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2016
ContributorsGeorges, Julia (Performer) / Moustafa, Sherin (Performer) / DeBoer, Andrew (Performer) / Gardner, Joshua (Performer) / Miracle, Matthew (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2011-03-26
ContributorsMiracle, Matthew (Performer) / Novak, Gail (Pianist) (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2010-03-06
ContributorsVon Haugg, Michele (Performer) / Novak, Gail (Pianist) (Performer) / Gersony, Alyssa (Performer) / Jones, Jessica (Performer) / Harger-Gardner, Stephanie (Performer) / Gardner, Joshua (Performer) / Miracle, Matthew (Performer) / Percussion Ensemble (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2010-04-30
ContributorsFriar, Tyson Levell (Performer) / Glemser, Tim (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2003-05-01
ContributorsSpring, Robert (Performer) / Mancuso, Simone (Performer) / Wier, Alex (Performer) / Gudaitis, Amber (Performer) / Miracle, Matthew (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Gardner, Joshua (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2014-09-21
ContributorsMiracle, Matthew (Performer) / Novak, Gail (Pianist) (Performer) / Gardner, Joshua (Performer) / Gardner, Stefanie (Performer) / Vaughan, Melissa (Performer) / DeBoer, Andrew (Performer) / Georges, Julia (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2010-10-20
ContributorsPalmer, Katherine (Performer) / O'Brien, Andrew (Performer) / Endel, Kim (Performer) / Georges, Julia (Performer) / Miracle, Matthew (Performer) / Ortego, Garrett (Performer) / Salazar, Jerome (Performer) / Moio, Dom (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2011-04-20