Date Created

5-2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Arts

Department

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

First Advisor

Casey, Brian

First Committee Member

Reddick, Carissa

Second Committee Member

Broadnax, Wesley

Third Committee Member

Gilderhus, Kirsten

Abstract

Henri Tomasi’s Concerto pour Trombone et Orchestre is regarded as one of the most important pieces within the trombone solo repertoire. However, neither Tomasi nor his Concerto pour Trombone et Orchestre have received a notable amount of scholarly attention. This is likely due to Tomasi’s obscurity to a general audience and too few trombonists engaging in analytical and historical scholarly endeavors. However, the quality of the composer, his work, and the lack of scholarship surrounding it encourage such a study to exist.

The music theory discipline known as analysis and performance relies on analysis and historical context. The combination of these elements influences one’s performance. The published work in the field focuses on solo piano repertoire from the Classical and Romantic eras using formal approaches or linear analysis. This resulted in twentieth century solo literature for wind and brass instruments being mostly excluded from these studies.

After providing a historical context, this dissertation provided an in-depth analysis of Tomasi’s Concerto pour Trombone et Orchestre, detailing the variety of twentieth century compositional techniques used by the composer. The conclusion provides performance choices based on these findings in the hope that trombonists will consider a more informed approach to the piece. Appendices consist of an annotated edition of the score that includes the analysis.

Abstract Format

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Language

English

Extent

206 pages

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by the author.

Digital Origin

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