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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
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The purpose of this research paper is to discuss John Carter's Cantata, the musical development of this composition, and provide a brief history of this African American musician and composer. Presently, there exists very little research regarding Carter's life and compositions. From a musician's perspective, this paper discusses the challenges of singing and performing the Cantata for future performers and provides a reference for their preparation. This project also examines John Carter's musical style and analyzes the structure of the Cantata. African-American folk songs were an inspiration to Carter's compositions, especially this particular work. As an African-American, his life and background played a role in his inspiration of composition. With borrowed music, he reveals a basic truth about this period of American history; how the lives of slaves influenced in the development of this particular genre. Additionally, John Carter's style of composition is examined, including the application of jazz and modal scales in his Cantata. Performance practice is examined for both the singer and pianist in a way that best represents the composer's original and unique intent. From vocal safety to breath control, a singer may find several challenges when performing this eclectic piece. This paper provides a guide for singers. A brief overview of the pianist's role in the Cantata is also included. Characteristic words of the African-American vernacular found in Carter's Cantata are briefly discussed and identified (i.e. "them" vs. "dem"). It is essential that any performer, both beginning and advanced, should have a proper understanding of the concepts that Carter had so carefully crafted. This paper endeavors to provide a deeper sense of understanding to what Carter had intended for both the performer and the listener.
ContributorsNa, Bora (Author) / Britton, David (Thesis advisor) / Bush, Jeffrey (Committee member) / Campbell, Andrew (Committee member) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Ryan, Russell (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2012
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The craft of improvisation at the organ has survived a long period of dormancy and is experiencing a strong resurgence in the twenty-first century. This project seeks to establish a precedence for the value of notated music as a resource in learning improvisation, and then, through music analysis, provide examples of how that process can develop. The result of the ideas presented here is a pathway whereby any disciplined organist can learn to imitate composed music, assimilate the musical ideas, and innovate through the act of spontaneous improvisation.
ContributorsHoward, Devon (Author) / Marshall, Kimberly (Thesis advisor) / Ryan, Russell (Committee member) / Kocour, Michael (Committee member) / Norton, Kay (Committee member) / Rockmaker, Jody (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2012
ContributorsSpring, Robert (Performer) / Gardner, Joshua (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / Ericson, John Q. (John Quincy), 1962- (Performer) / Smith, J. B., 1957- (Performer) / Ryan, Russell (Contributor) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-09-16
ContributorsMicklich, Albie (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Spring, Robert (Conductor) / Palmer, Katie (Performer) / Vallier, Michelle (Performer) / Schreffler, Sarah (Performer) / Trinkle, Isadora (Performer) / Kesler, Michelle (Performer) / FitzPatrick, Carole (Performer) / Ryan, Russell (Performer) / Stanford, Allison (Performer) / Hill, Gary W. (Conductor) (Conductor) / Wintringham, Jonathan (Performer) / Hanson, Elizabeth (Performer) / Lemoine, Ryan (Performer) / Gest, Gordon (Performer) / Clarinet Ensemble (Performer) / Chamber Orchestra (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2011-09-23
ContributorsBuck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Smith, J. B., 1957- (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Ryan, Russell (Performer) / Daum, Jenna (Performer) / Oh, Jin Hee (Performer) / Stanton, Brittney (Performer) / Valadez, Katie (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2011-11-06
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
ContributorsRyan, Russell (Performer) / Smothers, Chrystal (Performer) / Wright, Heidi (Performer) / Privitera, Louis (Performer) / Dalbey, Jenna (Performer) / Tetra String Quartet (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2014-03-30
ContributorsBuck, Nancy (Performer) / Schwerzmann, Magda (Performer) / Ryan, Russell (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Creviston, Christopher (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2015-09-20
ContributorsSchildkret, David (Conductor, Narrator) / Ryan, Russell (Performer) / Spring, Robert (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Smith, J. B., 1957- (Performer) / Rotaru, Catalin (Performer) / Fincher, Aimee (Performer) / Tetra String Quartet (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2014-04-28