Advisor
Singleton, Kenneth
Committee Member
Mayne, Richard
Committee Member
Kauffman, Deborah
Committee Member
Peercy, Norman
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
190 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
Abstract
Ten vocal and instrumental pieces from the Renaissance and early Baroque have been selected and transcribed to provide a unique opportunity for high school band students. Through these transcriptions, students will gain historical perspective, including information about period instruments, composers and genres. Elements of music theory, style, and musicianship can be explored. The polyphonic quality of the Renaissance transcriptions will teach students to hear and perform independent melodic lines. Each transcription has been edited for modern instruments and concert band instrumentation. Musical elements (such as dynamics, bar-lines, and articulations) that are absent in the original pieces have been added so students can focus on developing the aforementioned musical skills and knowledge. Editorial considerations include text, melodic and rhythmic motives, and specifications for grade three publication.
Degree type
DMA
Degree Name
Doctoral
Date
1450-1600
Date
1600-1750
People
Byrd, William, 1539 or 1540-1623
People
Clemens non Papa, Jacobus, ca. 1510-ca. 1555
Language
English
Local Identifiers
Zamzow_unco_0161D_10083
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by author.