Advisor

Darrough, Galen P

Committee Member

Montemayor, Mark

Committee Member

Ehle, Robert

Committee Member

Stewart, Connie

Department

Music

Institution

University of Northern Colorado

Type of Resources

Text

Place of Publication

Greeley (Colo.)

Publisher

University of Northern Colorado

Date Created

8-1-2011

Genre

Thesis

Extent

239 pages

Digital Origin

Born digital

Abstract

Dr. David Conte (b. 1955) is a contemporary composer and one of the last students of the legendary Nadia Boulanger. Conte is one of the more prominent and well-respected American composers of our day, having composed a variety of works for both instruments and voice. This document covers two of his major works for SATB chorus and accompanimental ensembles consisting of piano four-hands and assorted percussion instruments. The first composition, American Triptych is an unpublished work comprised of three movements based on poetry from North American poets, including i thank You God (e.e. cummings), Veni Creator (Bliss Carman) and Mariner's Carol (W.S. Merwin). The second major work was the 2007 ACDA Brock Memorial Commission, entitled The Nine Muses. The first chapter includes the purpose, need, scope and methodology used in the study. The second chapter provides biographical information on David Conte, and includes a review of literature on his works. Chapter Three contains the analysis of the two major works, including discussion on the structure, texture, tonal organization, rhythm, melody and setting of text. Chapter Four provides the summary and conclusions of the study. Author-conducted interviews with David Conte and John Stirling Walker are included as appendices.

Degree type

DMA

Degree Name

Doctoral

People

Walker, John Stirling

People

Conte, David, 1955-

Language

English

Local Identifiers

Wilkins_unco_0161D_10108

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by author.

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