First Advisor

Jill Burgett

First Committee Member

Brian Casey

Second Committee Member

Clelyn Chapin

Third Committee Member

Cindy Wesley

Degree Name

Doctor of Arts

Document Type

Capstone

Date Created

3-10-2026

Department

College of Performing and Visual Arts, Music, Music Student Work

Abstract

This conference-style presentation will focus on the repertoire of Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921). While his Ave Maria setting and Requiem Mass have continued to be widely performed well after his death, Saint-Saëns left behind an oeuvre of over sixty choral works. This presentation aims to highlight these works, making them applicable for choral ensembles of a variety of size, level, and voicing. Saint-Saëns’s choral output consists of triumphant, nationalistic TTBB settings, several accessible motets, SSA and SATB pieces depicting mythology, nature, and romantic heroes’ journeys, and even chansons featuring the composer’s own poetry. Score packets will be provided in advance, as would be the case for a conference presentation. This presentation is suitable for directors seeking more repertoire to perform, as well as those who want to learn more about one of the masters of the Romantic Period.

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Disciplines

Other Music

Keywords

Camille Saint-Saëns; Choral Repertoire; Choral; Choral Music; French Music; Romantic Music; Choir

Language

English

Extent

41 pages

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by the author.

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