Master of Music / Department of Music / Frank C. Tracz / The following document is research and analysis from the comprehensive examination question based on the Graduate Conducting Recital of Chris R. VanGilder. The recital, performed by the Arkansas City High School Concert Band, was given in two parts at the Arkansas City High School Auditorium. Part one, presenting the two pieces They Led My Lord Away as arranged by Fred J. Allen and English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams was given on April 12th, 2007 at 7:00pm. Part two, presenting the four pieces Variation Overture by Clifton Williams, Dance of the Rose Maidens as arranged by James Truscello, Prelude and Rondo by David Holsinger and Valdres Marsj as arranged by Loras J. Schissel was given on May 15th, 2007 at 7:00pm. The document contains theoretical and historical analysis, and outlines the procedures of planning and performing the graduate conducting recital.

Master of Music / Department of Music / Frank C. Tracz / The following report is an in depth research and analysis project based on the graduation requirement for a Masters in Music Degree from Kansas State University. The product of this project was a conducting recital performed by Michael E. Bistline with the Union High School Concert Band. This performance was held on May 5, 2009 in Matt Auditorium at Union High School. The repertoire included National Emblem March by E.E. Bagley/edited by Frederick Fennell, On An American Spiritual by David Holsinger, Portraits by Jim Colonna, and Serenade Op. 22 (c) by Derek Bourgeois. The theoretical, historical and technical analyses of this project was collected using the Unit of the Teacher Resource Guide, developed by Richard Miles and the Macro, Micro, Macro score analysis form developed by Dr. Frank Tracz. This report also includes documentation of the planning and evaluation of each rehearsal.