Thesis (D.M.A.)--University of Oklahoma, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 182-185).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2005. / Advisor: Jane Piper Clendinning, Florida State University, College of Music. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed 7-13-07). Document formatted into pages; contains 128 pages. Includes biographical sketch. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D. Mus. Arts)--University of Washington, 1991. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [176]-180).

Whereas general conceptions of Menotti's style are available in various articles, none of the previous writings on this subject have attempted to give a detailed analysis of the techniques and devices used by Menotti in his operas. As has been stated, Menottils greatest asset as a composer of opera is his genius for employing a unique fusion of music and drama. The purpose of this study, then, is to isolate the various concepts and devices of composition used by Menotti and deduce how he has used them to create dramatic impact. The work chosen for this analysis is The Medium, which established Menotti as the foremost composer-librettist of modern opera.1 4 It is felt that this opera offers a cross section of the concepts and devices used in all of the operas composed thus far by Menotti.

Thesis (D.M.A.)--UCLA, 2009. / Vita. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-122).